Possible Bullpen Moves

[SAAviour]

Could not cheer for papelbon, ever.

[Maahfaace]

http://www.viralread.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/papelbon.jpg

 

Does anyone else want to punch that faaace?

[Boxcar]

I loved when Theo Epstein laughed off a Papelbon comment and called him an idiot publicly.

 

If I'm targeting a reliever from the Phils to close, I'd much prefer Ken Giles.

[Dr Negative]

Just collect a bunch of failed starters to fill out the pen. No need to spend a ton of money on someone like Papelbon.

[Spanky__99]

"The*Blue Jays are still looking to the trade market to bolster their bullpen and*will not spend up to their full capacity just to add whatever new arms they can, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca. While there is still a possibility of a low-cost free agent addition, Davidi explains that the Jays look*increasingly likely to go with internal options while keeping an eye out this spring or even into the season for improvements."

 

Nothing new, just updating.

[Gorlak]

"The*Blue Jays are still looking to the trade market to bolster their bullpen and*will not spend up to their full capacity just to add whatever new arms they can, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca. While there is still a possibility of a low-cost free agent addition, Davidi explains that the Jays look*increasingly likely to go with internal options while keeping an eye out this spring or even into the season for improvements."

 

Nothing new, just updating.

 

So they are comfortable starting the season with a terrible bullpen? Don't think many relievers will be available since the new wildcard keeps most teams from folding.

[Spanky__99]

So they are comfortable starting the season with a terrible bullpen? Don't think many relievers will be available since the new wildcard keeps most teams from folding.

 

Who knows, that's just Davidi speculating. Click bait, bro.

[Gorlak]

Who knows, that's just Davidi speculating. Click bait, bro.

 

Gave me "internal options at second flashbacks", Just hope AA's position on reliever volatility doesn't mean he thinks all his scrubs have a chance to be Wade Davis.

[Spanky__99]

Gave me "internal options at second flashbacks", Just hope AA's position on reliever volatility doesn't mean he thinks all his scrubs have a chance to be Wade Davis.

 

I highly doubt that, he was in on talks for both Holland and Paplebon.

[Westfan]

I would think he is waiting for someone to fall cheaply into his lap be it thru trade or free agency. Even if Delabar comes back the pen is still ugly. Talk all he wants about Sanchez in the rotation, the way this BP is Sanchez is bound to be needed in the pen.

[Jimcanuck]

I would think he is waiting for someone to fall cheaply into his lap be it thru trade or free agency. Even if Delabar comes back the pen is still ugly. Talk all he wants about Sanchez in the rotation, the way this BP is Sanchez is bound to be needed in the pen.

 

Agreed, ugly ATM.

 

Stroman gonna lose a bunch of wins due to the 'pen. He gonna feel like Stieb.

[glory]

I thought, and still feel, that Sanchez will start the year in the rotation, but AA doing absolutely nothing with the pen gives him a logical reason to start Sanchez in the bullpen with Norris in the rotation. That's fine if all the starters stay healthy all season, but in that scenario, the depth starters are Estrada, Hendriks, Francis, and Oramas. That's not pretty, and Sanchez isn't even a guarantee to be a good reliever next season.

[Spanky__99]

Agreed, ugly ATM.

 

Stroman gonna lose a bunch of wins due to the 'pen. He gonna feel like Stieb.

 

lol...that cracked me up.

[jays4life19]

What do you guys think of signing Moogy to be our closer. Nasty Knuckle Curve, he's kinda old...but he's in tip top shape should be able to pitch until at least 75.

[CrackerJack]

Agreed, ugly ATM.

 

Stroman gonna lose a bunch of wins due to the 'pen. He gonna feel like Stieb.

 

memories of Joey McLaughlin et al. still haunt me to this day ...

but at least Stroman should get better run support than Stieb did.

[RealAccountant]

Why not acquire more dirt cheap arms of the waiver wire. Sure we will blow 5-6 games in the first half but so what

 

We may find a gem after going through 6 or 7 arms

[SaskJaysFan_2]

5 guys with projected FIPs under 4 in the pen. (7 if you count Estrada and Norris)

 

Cecil 3.07

Loup 3.60

Lopez 3.79

Guilmet 3.88

West 3.98

 

Anything under 3.80 is pretty darn good, right? 3.07 for Cecil is stopper FIP.

[GD]

Anything under 3.80 is pretty darn good, right? 3.07 for Cecil is stopper FIP.

 

FIP and ERA are scaled to look the same, so a good ERA is the same as a good FIP.

[Deadpool]

5 guys with projected FIPs under 4 in the pen. (7 if you count Estrada and Norris)

 

Cecil 3.07

Loup 3.60

Lopez 3.79

Guilmet 3.88

West 3.98

 

I still think Infante will put up better numbers than most of these guys... it's my crazy hunch of the offseason!

[baloojayz]

5 guys with projected FIPs under 4 in the pen. (7 if you count Estrada and Norris)

 

Cecil 3.07

Loup 3.60

Lopez 3.79

Guilmet 3.88

West 3.98

 

Sanchez should be right in there too, IF we sign Shields/Norris jumps up to SP. Should be good with that if we can get a 7th inning guy for Navarro. Don't see why we need much more.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Who's spot is Norris taking ? He is not bumping Hutch or Stroman!

[Jimcanuck]

Who's spot is Norris taking ? He is not bumping Hutch or Stroman!

 

even though you're a troll, this bears repeating:

 

the 6th and 7th starter on the depth chart typically pitch between 18 and 25 games between them. That's not small potatoes. Norris likely the 6th starter, based out of Buffalo, and Estrada the 7th based out of the bullpen.

[Boxcar]

Holy f***, I woke up panicked because I dreamt Toronto traded Stroman for Matt Wieters. Felt so real, what a relief.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

even though you're a troll, this bears repeating:

 

the 6th and 7th starter on the depth chart typically pitch between 18 and 25 games between them. That's not small potatoes. Norris likely the 6th starter, based out of Buffalo, and Estrada the 7th based out of the bullpen.

 

f*** I am not troll you piss ant loser! f*** yourself ! This board and itself appointed Hero's who always think they are right and nobody else can have options that don't align with theirs! f*** you all, man some need to grow sum, grow up or learn to shut the f*** up!

[GD]

lol

[Jimcanuck]

f*** I am not troll you piss ant loser! f*** yourself ! This board and itself appointed Hero's who always think they are right and nobody else can have options that don't align with theirs! f*** you all, man some need to grow sum, grow up or learn to shut the f*** up!

 

If you aren't a troll than I've overestimated the human race

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

I mean f*** you jimmy f***ing Canuck! Take your lovers penis out of your mouth and cum up for air!

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

I was not the one who said signing James Shields makes Norris a SP !

 

Norris will be a starter reguardless of James Shields signing or not with the Jays!

 

When is just a matter of time not if!

 

Asking a question does not make one a troll!

 

Read think and then reply! Don't just spew crap and then believe you are right!

 

f*** you! Jimmy eats the cock! Lol

[GD]

lmfao I love a good 'ol mental breakdown before noon

[Jimcanuck]

someone forgot his meds