Tulo and Hawkins to the Jays for Reyes, Castro, Hoffman and Tinoco

[jaysblue]

and more eddy at 1B and less smoak at 1B

 

Since this lineup is heavily right handed, you hope this means Smoak is in the lineup more going forward.

[KingKat]

I was trying to think back on big trades the Rockies have made and realized that they don't really ever make any. What a weird org.

 

They traded that pitcher, what's his name, to Cleveland. I think it's the same guy that Baltimore gave a big contract to. You know that guy.

[TwistedLogic]

Live streams of the Blue Jays press conference (starts now):

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/watch-live-blue-jays-press-conference-at-1-p-m-et/

http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/tor/video/v304615983/blue-jays-press-conference

[jaysblue]

I was trying to think back on big trades the Rockies have made and realized that they don't really ever make any. What a weird org.

 

I wonder if they move CarGo soon...

[BTS]

They traded that pitcher, what's his name, to Cleveland. I think it's the same guy that Baltimore gave a big contract to. You know that guy.

 

Right. Forgot about that. They also made a killing on the Holliday trade. And I guess they traded Fowler for Lyles. Very few big deals over the years though. They really keep to themselves.

[Terminator]

I was trying to think back on big trades the Rockies have made and realized that they don't really ever make any. What a weird org.

 

I live in Denver and everyone hates ownership. They get really involved in everything and they also stick with their baseball ops guys for far too long, it appears. On top of it they do weird things like write angry reply letters to fans, DUI's, etc.

 

I live right next to Coors though so they have become my second team and from their perspective it is nice to see them FINALLY move on from the Tulo/Cargo contracts. This is long overdue and it has really affected the value of both guys IMO but it's better late than never.

[reedjohnsonfan]

I wonder if they move CarGo soon...

 

I think they do.

[KingKat]

They traded Ubaldo for Pomeranz and White, they flipped those guys for a year of Brett Anderson. That's really it in recent years.

 

Oh, and Jordan Lyles/Dexter Fowler happened.

 

I know my reply was really good and quite precise but I have to admit once again that this is better if only slightly.

[HERPDERP]

I live in Denver and everyone hates ownership. They get really involved in everything and they also stick with their baseball ops guys for far too long, it appears. On top of it they do weird things like write angry reply letters to fans, DUI's, etc.

 

I live right next to Coors though so they have become my second team and from their perspective it is nice to see them FINALLY move on from the Tulo/Cargo contracts. This is long overdue and it has really affected the value of both guys IMO but it's better late than never.

 

how in the world did you end up in Colorado?

 

You end up there cause of the weed brah?

[Caper]

Ok. Did anyone else think AA was Jose Bautista as the presser was starting?

[Candy Maldonado]

the facial hair is very slimming

[TheHurl]

I was trying to think back on big trades the Rockies have made and realized that they don't really ever make any. What a weird org.

 

they traded for Brad Emaus in 2011.

 

Seriously though here is their last trade with each team. Nothing major at all.

 

Arizona Diamondbacks (view 7 trades)

November 20, 2012: The Colorado Rockies traded Matt Reynolds to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Ryan Wheeler.

Atlanta Braves (view 4 trades)

January 30, 2015: The Atlanta Braves traded David Hale and Gus Schlosser to the Colorado Rockies for Jose Briceno (minors) and Chris O'Dowd (minors).

Baltimore Orioles (view 7 trades)

March 31, 2015: The Baltimore Orioles purchased Audry Perez from the Colorado Rockies.

Boston Red Sox (view 13 trades)

December 18, 2013: The Boston Red Sox traded Chris Martin and Franklin Morales to the Colorado Rockies for Jonathan Herrera.

Chicago Cubs (view 12 trades)

June 22, 2013: The Colorado Rockies purchased Hisanori Takahashi from the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago White Sox (view 4 trades)

August 31, 2009: The Chicago White Sox traded Jose Contreras and cash to the Colorado Rockies for Brandon Hynick (minors).

Cincinnati Reds (view 14 trades)

July 2, 2014: The Cincinnati Reds traded Jair Jurrjens to the Colorado Rockies for Harold Riggins (minors).

Cleveland Indians (view 7 trades)

December 18, 2013: The Cleveland Indians traded Drew Stubbs to the Colorado Rockies for Josh Outman.

Detroit Tigers (view 4 trades)

April 30, 2008: The Detroit Tigers traded Jason Grilli to the Colorado Rockies for Zach Simons (minors).

Houston Astros (view 9 trades)

December 3, 2013: The Colorado Rockies traded Dexter Fowler and player to be named to the Houston Astros for Brandon Barnes and Jordan Lyles.

Kansas City Royals (view 8 trades)

July 20, 2012: The Colorado Rockies traded Jeremy Guthrie to the Kansas City Royals for Jonathan Sanchez.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (view 5 trades)

December 11, 2014: The Colorado Rockies traded Josh Rutledge to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Jairo Diaz.

Los Angeles Dodgers (view 8 trades)

November 24, 2014: The Colorado Rockies traded Juan Nicasio to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named later. The Los Angeles Dodgers sent Noel Cuevas (minors) (December 16, 2014) to the Colorado Rockies to complete the trade.

Miami Marlins (view 8 trades)

August 6, 2011: The Colorado Rockies traded Alfredo Amezaga to the Florida Marlins for Jesus Merchan (minors).

Milwaukee Brewers (view 8 trades)

December 13, 2004: The Colorado Rockies purchased Marcos Carvajal from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Minnesota Twins (view 6 trades)

December 6, 2011: The Minnesota Twins traded Kevin Slowey to the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named later. The Colorado Rockies sent Daniel Turpen (minors) (December 8, 2011) to the Minnesota Twins to complete the trade.

New York Mets (view 13 trades)

June 18, 2013: The Colorado Rockies traded Eric Young to the New York Mets for Collin McHugh.

New York Yankees (view 11 trades)

January 13, 2015: The New York Yankees purchased Chris Martin from the Colorado Rockies.

Oakland Athletics (view 13 trades)

December 11, 2014: The Colorado Rockies traded Mark Canha to the Oakland Athletics for Austin House (minors) and cash.

Philadelphia Phillies (view 2 trades)

November 20, 2011: The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Ty Wigginton from the Colorado Rockies.

Pittsburgh Pirates (view 5 trades)

November 11, 2014: The Colorado Rockies traded Rob Scahill to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Shane Carle (minors).

San Diego Padres (view 4 trades)

December 7, 2011: The Colorado Rockies traded Huston Street and cash to the San Diego Padres for a player to be named later. The San Diego Padres sent Nick Schmidt (minors) (December 9, 2011) to the Colorado Rockies to complete the trade.

San Francisco Giants (view 4 trades)

July 27, 2012: The Colorado Rockies traded Marco Scutaro and cash to the San Francisco Giants for Charlie Culberson.

Seattle Mariners (view 7 trades)

April 11, 2013: The Colorado Rockies traded Aaron Harang and cash to the Seattle Mariners for Steven Hensley (minors).

St. Louis Cardinals (view 6 trades)

July 9, 2013: The Colorado Rockies purchased Mitchell Boggs from the St. Louis Cardinals.

Tampa Bay Rays (view 5 trades)

February 14, 2013: The Tampa Bay Rays sent Reid Brignac to the Colorado Rockies as part of a conditional deal.

Texas Rangers (view 4 trades)

January 5, 2012: The Colorado Rockies traded Greg Reynolds to the Texas Rangers for Chad Tracy (minors).

Toronto Blue Jays (view 5 trades)

April 22, 2011: The Colorado Rockies traded Chris Malone (minors) and player to be named or cash to the Toronto Blue Jays for Brad Emaus.

Washington Nationals (view 9 trades)

July 31, 2009: The Colorado Rockies traded Robinson Fabian (minors) and Ryan Mattheus to the Washington Nationals for Joe Beimel.

[Terminator]

how in the world did you end up in Colorado?

 

You end up there cause of the weed brah?

 

I am a Canadian citizen but I was born and raised in the US. Ended up in CO for work.

[Thaddeus Malice]

Yeah. Colorado obviously isn't buying Tulo's zips projections. And they're more familiar than anyone with his medical status.

 

Looking at it from the other way, the Jays might feel comfortable giving up Hoffman if they no longer believe he has the same ceiling he did when he was drafted.

 

Although by all accounts they've had a hand in lowering it by changing up his delivery.

[jaysfan2014]

Whether Hoffman and Castro work out in the Rockies org. is another question. As well known, Colorado is known for wrecking pitchers, due to altitude. Look at former Phillie Kyle Kendrick.. he is even worse in Colorado than he was in Philly. Or how about Eddie Butler, who has more BBs than Ks. Other disasters and injury blowups include(not just 2015):

 

Jordan Lyles, Chad Bettis, Tyler Matzek, Jhoulys Chacin, David Hale, Franklin Morales (although he's done a good job out of KC's pen), Rex Brothers, Christian Friedrich, Juan Nicasio(good thing he got on with the Dodgers), Tyler Chatwood, Alex White, Drew Pomeranz, Edwar Cabrera..

 

It's a very long list. If you're a flyball pitcher, don't go to Colorado. Not even the humidor helps anymore.. this organization needs MAJOR changes. Preferably getting pitchers that can pitch in altitude.

[Boxcar]

I was trying to think back on big trades the Rockies have made and realized that they don't really ever make any. What a weird org.

 

Matt Holliday is the only one that comes to mind

[IBTrini]

Terry

‏@tlheard12

Elliott says the Jays offered Norris, Hoffman and Pompey for Carrasco.

Thanks. If it is true hopefully the fans will come to realize that Anthopoulos knows where the priority should be however if plans to get a pitcher is not materializing then he will try to make the team better going forward by addressing other inefficiencies. I really liked Reyes (including his personality which, in my mind, plays a part in club chemistry) however SS D needed to be addressed. His range, especially to his left, was lacking and even though he has a strong arm it was erratic at times - reminded me of some of Encarnacion's throws from 3B a few years back. Also, lately Reyes was messing up even the most straight-forward balls hit to him which was costing the Jays some games. Who knows how this change will affect the team going forward however, whichever way it goes, it should still provide some entertaining baseball.

[jaysfan2014]

Matt Holliday is the only one that comes to mind

 

One of their rare good trades, as they got Huston Street and CarGo in the deal.

[LTR]

Reyes has actually performed better then Tulo so far this year and in less games (WAR)... hmmph

[HERPDERP]

Shi Davidi ‏@ShiDavidi 41s41 seconds ago

AA: We're still talking to some clubs about some things on the position player side.

 

Sooo...left field is the only hole we have

[Governator]

With that beard, AA looks like Joey from NSync's twin

[TheHurl]

Love this from Sportsnet...they ask a question about Reyes and his tenure here and play clips of his worst errors while Alex is answering.

[LTR]

Shi Davidi ‏@ShiDavidi 41s41 seconds ago

AA: We're still talking to some clubs about some things on the position player side.

 

Sooo...left field is the only hole we have

 

Please god upgrade LF.

[LTR]

And when the hell is Saunders back, he's taking f***ing forever

[HERPDERP]

And when the hell is Saunders back, he's taking f***ing forever

 

He's dead dude. Just accept it.

[KingKat]

And when the hell is Saunders back, he's taking f***ing forever

 

I would just write off 2015 if I were you.

[Governator]

It seems obvious to me that if Pompey doesn't get moved for pitching, he'll be getting called up as early as next week for LF.

[TheHurl]

With that beard, AA looks like Joey from NSync's twin

 

How can we get Alex into this jacket?

 

http://stillnsync.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/JoeyFatone.jpg

[HERPDERP]

Cespedes as our LF'er? He cannot be offered a QO.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Please god upgrade LF.

 

Should've got Carlos Gonzalez while they were at it.