Loup, Delabar and Hutchison comment on the Jays

[burlingtonbandit]

Just getting rid of Reyes's contract was a huge plus. To get Tulo back while having to only give up Hoffman and a couple of relievers was a massive bargain.

 

The trade has realistic potential of turning into one of the most one-sided trades in recent memory.

[Jimcanuck]

Just getting rid of Reyes's contract was a huge plus. To get Tulo back while having to only give up Hoffman and a couple of relievers was a massive bargain.

 

The trade has realistic potential of turning into one of the most one-sided trades in recent memory.

 

relievers? IMO, one of those 3 pitchers will develop into a frontline starter

[thatoneguy]

relievers? IMO, one of those 3 pitchers will develop into a frontline starter

 

Hoffman has the most realistic chance to do that, who he listed separately.

[Captain Adama]

Just getting rid of Reyes's contract was a huge plus. To get Tulo back while having to only give up Hoffman and a couple of relievers was a massive bargain.

 

The trade has realistic potential of turning into one of the most one-sided trades in recent memory.

 

Tulo's contract isn't cheap either. Sure it has potential to be a really good trade, but it's not hard to see ways it can also become a disaster.

[Jimcanuck]

Hoffman has the most realistic chance to do that, who he listed separately.

 

perhaps... but there is no way it was a massive bargain as he called it. they likely got 1 good starter, 1 back end starter, and 1 reliever out of the deal. all cost controlled.

[Swervin81]

perhaps... but there is no way it was a massive bargain as he called it. they likely got 1 good starter, 1 back end starter, and 1 reliever out of the deal. all cost controlled.

 

Problem is, this is the Rockies we're talking about... I mean, how many legitimately decent, just decent upper-mid rotation guys have they developed? I can probably count them on one hand: Ubaldo Jimenez and Jhoulys Chacin. That's it. 2 decent pitchers in 2 decades. They were both pretty much one year wonders too and never reached anywhere near that 1 year level since. Hell, even going outside for help hasn't helped them. Darryl Kile (RIP) was an unmitigated disaster in Colorado, and Mike Hampton ended up becoming one of the worst contracts in the history of pro sports.

 

Like, I legitimately do wanna see Hoffman and Castro do well in Colorado. I really do. But I am legitimately worried for their development because Colorado is absolutely inept at it.

[Spanky99]

Interesting comments here

 

http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/mlb/relievers-aaron-loup-steve-delabar-approach-time-in-triple-a-differently-but-both-hope-to-be-part-of-a-toronto-blue-jays-playoff-run

 

Delabar:

“There’s nothing I’ve been told to do,” he said. “There’s been no communication at all. They never directly said, ‘Hey, here’s what you need to do.’ They just said, ‘Hey, we’ve got to make a move for Sanchez.’ ”

 

He is less sanguine about his demotion than Loup. Last year he was shocked at what he felt was an injustice when he was sent down. Now he tries to focus on his daily routine and ignore the Jays’ exploits.

 

semi-related question: If Delabar doesn't make the playoff roster (he obviously won't), is he still allowed to hang with the team in the dugout during the playoffs?

 

Why didn't you quote everything, instead of just cherry-picking that comment? Loup's comments were refreshing, also Delabar realizes what he needs to do, he's pretty much pissed about options, that's his problem though, he's pitched well in Buffalo but...there's just no room.

 

I suggest people actually read the article.

[Spanky99]

Not this year really, and schultz throws hanging sliders for HR's. A bit worrying the Org does not communicate with it's players if true, didn't Norris say something similar?

 

Future Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach, ladies and gents.^^^

[burlingtonbandit]

Tulo's contract isn't cheap either. Sure it has potential to be a really good trade, but it's not hard to see ways it can also become a disaster.

 

Sure if he tears multiple leg muscles. The contract is pretty similar to when we got Reyes ironically. Thing about Tulo is he has always been an amazing hitter unlike Reyes whos value mostly came from his legs. Tulo is also a great defensive SS something Reyes never was.

[L54]

Sure if he tears multiple leg muscles. The contract is pretty similar to when we got Reyes ironically. Thing about Tulo is he has always been an amazing hitter unlike Reyes whos value mostly came from his legs. Tulo is also a great defensive SS something Reyes never was.

 

Tulo isn't exactly the poster boy of staying healthy, and it's hard to make the argument that moving to turf will help. I'm pretty this is what SirBJay was referring to.

[S33n]

or you are a Tulo

 

Doesn't last long and has been a massive disappointment

 

Extra Derp on your hotdog for lunch today?

[sdyment]

Just getting rid of Reyes's contract was a huge plus. To get Tulo back while having to only give up Hoffman and a couple of relievers was a massive bargain.

 

The trade has realistic potential of turning into one of the most one-sided trades in recent memory.

 

Josh Donaldson says hello

[BigCecil]

Tulo has put up 0.7 WAR in only 22 games, he's been great. And that's when his bat hasn't been it's usual self, it's gonna be a ton of fun when he gets locked in offensively. Amazing pickup.

 

Just getting rid of Reyes's contract was a huge plus. To get Tulo back while having to only give up Hoffman and a couple of relievers was a massive bargain.

 

Agree with both of these comments. If he stays reasonably healthy, Tulo's deal is an asset that is moveable for value if need be. Reye's play and deal was a liability. Not like Reyes is not an injury risk.

 

His D has been excellent. Id never seen him live until this weekend and was even more impressed. When he gets hot at the plate, and he will, he will hurt some baseballs.

[labadee]

Josh Donaldson says hello

 

but but but one of the Oakland A's fansite says they won the trade!