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Offseason Roster Thread

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burlingtonbandit New Hampshire Fisher Cats

burlingtonbandit

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I honestly have zero reason to believe McCown's claim. Why in the world would Rogers even think about cutting payroll to under $100 million. First of all I have a hard time believing Shapiro would even take the job if he knew that was coming. Second, you already have almost $110 million tied up in salary without addressing any needs so unless you firesale Donaldson, EE and Bautista it really doesn't seem realistic.

 

Not to mention if Blue Jays management knew of payroll going down why would they take any chance in offering Estrada the QO? Even from Rogers perspective why the hell would they cut payroll after coming off such a great season in which they made record revenues? Seems more like Bob is mad at Rogers for the Beeston situation than anything.

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steve buffery ‏@Beezersun 13m13 minutes ago

#BlueJays interim GM Tony LaCava says he heard from Jose Bautista with his 2 cents worth

 

steve buffery ‏@Beezersun 10m10 minutes ago

When asked about rumours that #Rogers is going to cut payroll, interim #BlueJays GM Tony LaCava said " that's news to me"

 

steve buffery ‏@Beezersun 5m5 minutes ago

Osuna, Sanchez and Hendriks all possibilities for #BlueJays rotation next season: LaCava

 

steve buffery ‏@Beezersun 1m1 minute ago

LaCava said at this point Hutchison would be considered the#BlueJays No.5 starter

Frenchsoup FCL Blue Jays

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It's good to see they have no expectations for Hutch. Maybe they'll get 5 starters and put him at AAA to work on his craft. He never seemed right last year.
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No trades this year then?

 

Of course he's not going to say anything other than this. Take it with a grain of salt.

 

Holy crap man, there are other assets on the roster. I would bet my life none of those guys got traded, unless another team overpaid.

Jimcanuck Buffalo Bisons

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Holy crap man, there are other assets on the roster. I would bet my life none of those guys got traded, unless another team overpaid.

 

so who do you trade other than Pillar that doesn't create a hole? last time i checked, Pompey is the only ML ready prospect.

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I love that they are considering Hendriks with Osuna/Sanchez as potential rotation options. I think it's a great idea to see what you have in him.

 

Sanchez should be on the outside looking in for a rotation spot. I would hope that we bring in enough pitching to allow Sanchez to develop much more in AA/AAA as a starter. He needs more than 1 pitch to succeed as a starter long-term. I think if they get him to learn a change-up, throw his curve harder, and learn either a cutter or a slider, he'll have a suitable arsenal. Sanchez needs to develop control over at least pitches though before I'd consider him for the MLB rotation. Let's hope Shapiro feels the same way.

Frenchsoup FCL Blue Jays

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so who do you trade other than Pillar that doesn't create a hole? last time i checked, Pompey is the only ML ready prospect.

 

Well look at our needs first of all- SP, SP,SP (Estrada), RP, 1B, Backup Catcher

 

We could potentially fill that all through free agency, unlikely though. Goins could fetch you something. Pompey could fetch you something real nice. Tellez, Alford, Greene, SRF, Pentecost, all have a lot of value.

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Well look at our needs first of all- SP, SP,SP (Estrada), RP, 1B, Backup Catcher

 

We could potentially fill that all through free agency, unlikely though. Goins could fetch you something. Pompey could fetch you something real nice. Tellez, Alford, Greene, SRF, Pentecost, all have a lot of value.

 

You missed my point, but nvm

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Since Tulo/EE/JB/JD are off-limits, and Shapiro wants to rebuild the farm/keep young pitching, that means our only trade assets are Pillar, Travis, Sanchez (periphals won't make him untouchable with Shapiro), Revere, Goins, Dickey and Colabello.

 

Could a Pillar and Travis for Carrasco and Johnson work? Travis, in particular, has a lot of potential and maybe him or Kipnis could be moved to 3rd (JK projects to have -3 UZR next season at 2nd, not sure how Travis projects). Would that be enough to get it done or does Travis have less value than I think (2.3 WAR in 60 games is pretty great)?

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Since Tulo/EE/JB/JD are off-limits, and Shapiro wants to rebuild the farm/keep young pitching, that means our only trade assets are Pillar, Travis, Sanchez (periphals won't make him untouchable with Shapiro), Revere, Goins, Dickey and Colabello.

 

Could a Pillar and Travis for Carrasco and Johnson work? Travis, in particular, has a lot of potential and maybe him or Kipnis could be moved to 3rd (JK projects to have -3 UZR next season at 2nd, not sure how Travis projects). Would that be enough to get it done or does Travis have less value than I think (2.3 WAR in 60 games is pretty great)?

 

Probably the leading ROY before he got hurt and you want to deal him..... He is young controllable and could be a Perfect leadoff hitter.... He is part of the future for the jays.

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Since Tulo/EE/JB/JD are off-limits, and Shapiro wants to rebuild the farm/keep young pitching, that means our only trade assets are Pillar, Travis, Sanchez (periphals won't make him untouchable with Shapiro), Revere, Goins, Dickey and Colabello.

 

Could a Pillar and Travis for Carrasco and Johnson work? Travis, in particular, has a lot of potential and maybe him or Kipnis could be moved to 3rd (JK projects to have -3 UZR next season at 2nd, not sure how Travis projects). Would that be enough to get it done or does Travis have less value than I think (2.3 WAR in 60 games is pretty great)?

 

But you'd create a hole! LaCava says that isn't happening

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