Blue Jays kicking tires on Shields

[saskjayfan]

Really don't get why the Padres want Shields.

 

are you saying that because they have no shot at the playoffs even with Shields?

[TheHurl]

Really don't get why the Padres want Shields.

 

Big game pitcher and they are a lock for big games with Kempton in the fold. You don't go into September with Tommy John Recoveries...Same reason the Jays made the Dickey trade.

[Atothe]

are you saying that because they have no shot at the playoffs even with Shields?

 

they don't

[saskjayfan]

they don't

 

Cashner, Ross, Kennedy, shields, Despaigne, Morrow, Johnson........could be pretty good. They are at least in the conversation. An key injury or two with the competition and they have a fighting chance. I don't think they're lineup is great, but it's better than it was.

[Atothe]

Cashner, Ross, Kennedy, shields, Despaigne, Morrow, Johnson........could be pretty good. They are at least in the conversation. An key injury or two with the competition and they have a fighting chance. I don't think they're lineup is great, but it's better than it was.

 

Dodgers!! and Giants. I learn to stop counting the Giants out. No chance at the division or 1st wildcard. Maybe 2nd wildcard

[GD]

Cashner, Ross, Kennedy, shields, Despaigne, Morrow, Johnson........could be pretty good. They are at least in the conversation. An key injury or two with the competition and they have a fighting chance. I don't think they're lineup is great, but it's better than it was.

 

That's 3 injury risks, and a probable bag of s*** in Despaigne. The rotation would look like Shields, Ross, Kennedy, ___,____, at some point (Wisler, Eflin?). I get why he's a fit, but they probably want him cause he's BIG GAME JAMES

[TwistedLogic]

Not that that should come as a surprise to anyone.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Dodgers!! and Giants. I learn to stop counting the Giants out. No chance at the division or 1st wildcard. Maybe 2nd wildcard

 

Their team seems pretty good. Myers/Middlebrooks could both breakout. Quentin could be nice depth I wonder if they will give him a look at 1B. If they got Shields I might pick them for the 2nd wild card, remember they have the 2 worst MLB teams in their division.

 

Hey, don't forget about Luebke. Is he healthy? Another sleeper to add with Johnson/Morrow.

Edited February 8, 2015 by reedjohnsonfan

[RealAccountant]

Pretty sure the Jays would have to outbid a team like the padres to get shields maybe if padres offered 4/80 jays would have to offer extra year.

 

I still think Shields at 5/95 would be awesome!!

[TheHurl]

That's 3 injury risks, and a probable bag of s*** in Despaigne. The rotation would look like Shields, Ross, Kennedy, ___,____, at some point (Wisler, Eflin?). I get why he's a fit, but they probably want him cause he's BIG GAME JAMES

 

Brandon Morrow and Brandon Maurer for one spot. They count as only one person on the 40 man too

[Captain Adama]

That's 3 injury risks, and a probable bag of s*** in Despaigne. The rotation would look like Shields, Ross, Kennedy, ___,____, at some point (Wisler, Eflin?). I get why he's a fit, but they probably want him cause he's BIG GAME JAMES

 

Don't forget Erlin, should be able to buy some time for Wisler. Even though he does have an injury history.

[GD]

Don't forget Erlin, should be able to buy some time for Wisler. Even though he does have an injury history.

 

By Eflin, I meant Erlin, lmao. Eflin is on the Phillies. Always f*** those two up. Same thing!!!

[Key22]

San Diego is his home town team. I know I would take less cash to play for my home town team (well assuming I liked my home town). San Diego - nice weather, probably less taxes, not a homer dome so my stats will look better.

 

Or you know Toronto - humid and freezing cold, higher taxes, homer dome, have to deal with the travel issues, and not a winning team. BUT on paper we look like we will score runs and lots of up and coming talent. I just don't think that will be enough and we'd have to go $2 million more per year and 1 more year than whatever San Diego offers.

 

At least Gibby said he wanted him. Money be damned eh Gibster.

[saskjayfan]

Dodgers!! and Giants. I learn to stop counting the Giants out. No chance at the division or 1st wildcard. Maybe 2nd wildcard

 

there's always a chance in baseball as long as you have a decent amount of talent, even if others in your division have better talent. Bumgarner could be under the knife in April, so could Kershaw. Injuries happen at any time. Last year 88 wins for both Pittsburg and the Giants won the wild card and the next closest was Milwuakee with 82. Pittsburgh could take a step back. The Padres absolutely would be in the mix in the wild card with shields imo. They won 77 games last year.

[flafson]

San Diego is his home town team. I know I would take less cash to play for my home town team (well assuming I liked my home town). San Diego - nice weather, probably less taxes, not a homer dome so my stats will look better.

 

Or you know Toronto - humid and freezing cold, higher taxes, homer dome, have to deal with the travel issues, and not a winning team. BUT on paper we look like we will score runs and lots of up and coming talent. I just don't think that will be enough and we'd have to go $2 million more per year and 1 more year than whatever San Diego offers.

 

At least Gibby said he wanted him. Money be damned eh Gibster.

 

I'm pretty sure taxes between Ontario and California are a wash, specially when they calculate it based on where you pitch on every day.

Cost of living is lower in California but i doubt he cares much about it.

[saskjayfan]

I'm pretty sure taxes between Ontario and California are a wash, specially when they calculate it based on where you pitch on every day.

Cost of living is lower in California but i doubt he cares much about it.

 

without looking it up, I think the taxes in California are higher. I remember reading an article about phil mickelson complaining about the taxes and I was shocked at the amount of tax there was in Cali. With the falling loonie housing prices are actually on par with those in San Diego. Can't beat the weather though.

[TheHurl]

without looking it up, I think the taxes in California are higher. I remember reading an article about phil mickelson complaining about the taxes and I was shocked at the amount of tax there was in Cali. With the falling loonie housing prices are actually on par with those in San Diego. Can't beat the weather though.

 

Highest in the U.S. I believe. They even tax visiting teams players.

[Abomination]

Highest in the U.S. I believe. They even tax visiting teams players.

 

I'm pretty sure that's true of everywhere (or at least the places with a local tax).

[jays76]

Pretty sure the Jays would have to outbid a team like the padres to get shields maybe if padres offered 4/80 jays would have to offer extra year.

 

I still think Shields at 5/95 would be awesome!!

 

I keep reading it's 4/70 from SD and that's the extent of their budget but maybe that's a sticking point and is what's dragging it out a little longer. I predict 4/75, I guess we'll find out soon enough.

[NorthOf49]

I keep reading it's 4/70 from SD and that's the extent of their budget but maybe that's a sticking point and is what's dragging it out a little longer. I predict 4/75, I guess we'll find out soon enough.

Where are you reading that?

[ScientificReason]

Because in baseball, the goal is to beat the other team.

 

You don't say, what does that have to do with our outfield depth being bad? Is outfield the only part of a team now idiot?

[ScientificReason]

Crikey... time again for a new message board

 

Go ahead and create a new Retard Board, I am sure you will be the first to sign up.

[HERPDERP]

god damn James Shields. make your mind already.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Stop kicking tires already! Just buy em you cheap ass f***s! If you can't buy em steal the f***ers already! If you can't steal em kick em hard and run, just pray they don't come rolling back and run right the f*** right over you!

[TwistedLogic]

Stop kicking tires already! Just buy em you cheap ass f***s! If you can't buy em steal the f***ers already! If you can't steal em kick em hard and run, just pray they don't come rolling back and run right the f*** right over you!

 

You're a strange dude.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Stop kicking tires already! Just buy em you cheap ass f***s! If you can't buy em steal the f***ers already! If you can't steal em kick em hard and run, just pray they don't come rolling back and run right the f*** right over you!

 

Something is up with Shields that we don't know. If he signs for less than 4/80 like the rumours suggest I bet he'll fall off of a cliff. That's crazy for a guy of his calibre.

[King]

 

Cubs getting in on this?

[GD]

You don't say, what does that have to do with our outfield depth being bad? Is outfield the only part of a team now idiot?

 

lol

[jaysfan2014]

If the Cubs get him, they'll be a potential World Series threat if their young players (Bryant, Baez, Russell, etc.) emerge. But really, make up your mind, Shields! It's only 2 weeks until pitchers/catchers report!

[Angrioter]

If the Cubs get him, they'll be a potential World Series threat if their young players (Bryant, Baez, Russell, etc.) emerge. But really, make up your mind, Shields! It's only 2 weeks until pitchers/catchers report!

 

Javier Baez is s*** brotha.