Kawasaki recalled. Tepera optioned. Carrera and Valencia DFA'd.

[awsomest]

dudes worth 0.2 war so far and were replacing him with a 3 win guys jesus christ people

[RIPEXPOS]

 

Toronto Blue Jays Verified account

‏@BlueJays

AA re Valencia: "It a very difficult decision and Gibby wanted Revere to be in LF everyday"

 

This doesn't explain why he kept Cola over Val though.

 

I do agree Revere should probably be the everyday LFer. Way better glove than any other option, decent career splits, as well with our slow as f*** turf for grounders, Revere could very well slap hit himself to a .300+ average.

[JaysRap]

...and we still kept Loup? Geebus.

[Sorrow]

So we solve the backup mif issue but now we don't have a back up of. You just known they're getting rid of Smoak when Travis is healthy because its also a stupid move.

[TwistedLogic]

Yeah I don't get this at all. You talk about improving team chemistry and you get rid of one of the guys who can be considered the heart of the clubhouse? Even if they're dumb enough to not realize how valuable he is on the field, what makes them believe he's less valuable than Colabello off it?

 

The only possible explanation is that they just don't expect to ever need a backup outfielder, and therefore prefer Colabello's bat over Valencia's in a pinch-hit situation.

[labadee]

Quick everyone to the fire Gibbons thread right now!

 

relocate relocate!

[fatcowxlive]

 

Toronto Blue Jays Verified account

‏@BlueJays

AA re Valencia: "It a very difficult decision and Gibby wanted Revere to be in LF everyday"

 

Colabello can't play any positions on the field not even 1st properly. Danny V is half decent in left plus can play 3B and 1B this is f***ing retarded holy s***

[RIPEXPOS]

So we solve the backup mif issue but now we don't have a back up of. You just known they're getting rid of Smoak when Travis is healthy because its also a stupid move.

 

That'll be Kawa.

[awsomest]

Yeah I don't get this at all. You talk about improving team chemistry and you get rid of one of the guys who can be considered the heart of the clubhouse? Even if they're dumb enough to not realize how valuable he is on the field, what makes them believe he's less valuable than Colabello off it?

 

The only possible explanation is that they just don't expect to ever need a backup outfielder, and therefore prefer Colabello's bat over Valencia's in a pinch-hit situation.

 

 

hear there's a pretty good guy in AAA

[dineke]

so... fire AA!?!

[G-Snarls]

What is up with Pompey

 

I presume they just feel he needs everyday playing time and isn't quite MLB ready?

[TilsonBritoFan]

The fact that pretty much every single person is questioning this move says something. AA f***ed up here. I love Danny V as a bench guy.

[RealAccountant]

Might have some factors we don't know about. Valencia should be kept over any other bench player. So confusing

[jerb]

 

Arash Madani

‏@ArashMadani

Anthopoulos suggests there are more moves to come, but (of course) would not elaborate.

[RealAccountant]

Maybe next move is Pompey up and Cola DFA?

[HERPDERP]

The only thing I can see it being is Colabello being sent down

[flafson]

It's possible they think they can trade him so they made him available by placing him on waivers.

[Sorrow]

If more moves are coming it better be Schultz or Loup for Pompey.

[jayswin11]

I don't get it? Valencia better than Cola.

[jerb]

 

Jeff Blair Verified account

‏@SNJeffBlair

Told Jays think they can upgrade with IF waiver claim in next week or so. Not done adding.

[TilsonBritoFan]

Having Revere means no Pompey everyday which means he likely stays in Buffalo until September

[glory]

AA knows this move sucks because he immediately blamed Gibbons for it.

[jayswin11]

Valencia more valuable off bench in so many ways. Why so many good moves then a bad one.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Kawa in the lineup, Tulowitzki out.

[HERPDERP]

Can anyone here provide devils advocate and try to justify this move?

 

AA/Gibby said they wanted to give Revere the full time job. OK. Whatever. So then stick Valencia at 1B as a platoon, put down Colabello since he has options.

 

If I'm Bautista I'm f***ing livid.

[fatcowxlive]

AA knows this move sucks because he immediately blamed Gibbons for it.

 

I noticed that lol he's like "Gibby wanted Revere only" loooool Gibby f***ed up, AA f***ed up too by proceeding with this too

[Deadpool]

 

Jeff Blair Verified account

‏@SNJeffBlair

Told Jays think they can upgrade with IF waiver claim in next week or so. Not done adding.

 

So, that's gotta mean they think they can upgrade on Smoak, because how the f*** do you upgrade on Donaldson, Tulo and Travis?

[CHRIS]

I don't like this.

 

DV so much more versatile than Colabello.

[flafson]

Can anyone here provide devils advocate and try to justify this move?

 

AA/Gibby said they wanted to give Revere the full time job. OK. Whatever. So then stick Valencia at 1B as a platoon, put down Colabello since he has options.

 

If I'm Bautista I'm f***ing livid.

 

If Colabello has options and we instead DFA Valencia, that's dumb.

[43211234]

 

Jeff Blair Verified account

‏@SNJeffBlair

Told Jays think they can upgrade with IF waiver claim in next week or so. Not done adding.

 

Jeff Blair knows nothing and is just purely speculating.