Report: Blue Jays in contact with Gallardo

[DerangedIdoit]

This may be a move looking at 2017 and beyond. The FA market is thin in pitchers next year, and the Jays also have EE and JB to resign. They may want to solidify the rotation now for the next couple seasons so they have less to worry about in 2017.

 

It's slim pickin's now. Even if Shapiro decides to acquire another SP if will probably be a reclamation project on a cheap 1 yr deal like Latos or Fister. Which unfortunately won't help us out next year or beyond.

[GD]

Ian Kennedy replacement level lol

 

 

SIERA consistently under 4 with the Padres with 10+ SwStr

[RealAccountant]

Also I'd take Kennedy over Happ since he has been an okay pitcher for Years and Happ had a good 2 months.

 

Knowing the Royals Kennedy will dominate in KC and those timely hits will deliver the wins

[AncientDiety]

It's slim pickin's now. Even if Shapiro decides to acquire another SP if will probably be a reclamation project on a cheap 1 yr deal like Latos or Fister. Which unfortunately won't help us out next year or beyond.

 

But that's not true..Gallardo would help us next year that's the point, Dickey won't be back next year.

[DerangedIdoit]

But that's not true..Gallardo would help us next year that's the point, Dickey won't be back next year.

 

Besides Gallardo. Most aren't too wild about the guy anyways.

[Jimcanuck]

But that's not true..Gallardo would help us next year that's the point, Dickey won't be back next year.

 

Dickey and Chavez are both FA after this coming season. Doesn't mean they won't be re-signed. For 2017, Stroman, Happ, Estrada, Sanchez, Hutchison are under control. Greene and Harris in the pipeline.

 

Agree that Gallardo for 3 years is for 2016 and beyond, and a good signing depending on the $$. Having said this, this is most likely media rumour mongering.

[DerangedIdoit]

Dickey and Chavez are both FA after this coming season. Doesn't mean they won't be re-signed.

 

I kind of want to put Dickey on a Gibbons-like contract.

[Maine Jays]

Doug Fister + keeping our 1st >>>>> Gallardo + losing our 1st rounder

[THANOS]

I worry everyday I come into this thread that Shapiro signed this Ugo. I can't wait til the day he signs with someone else.

[DerangedIdoit]

Apparently the Astros are hot on his trail. Imagine facing that rotation in the playoffs. Keuchel, Gallardo, McCullers and McHugh. Keuchels an ace, Gallardo is a jays killer and we all know how good MnM can be.

[P2F]

Latos, please.

[Cyborg]

Apparently the Astros are hot on his trail. Imagine facing that rotation in the playoffs. Keuchel, Gallardo, McCullers and McHugh. Keuchels an ace, Gallardo is a jays killer and we all know how good MnM can be.

 

Gallardo is likely just as good as Feldman.

[Laika]

Latos, please.

 

Mat Latos might be the most revolting person in Major League Baseball.

 

Can't really think of another current player that hate more

[P2F]

Mat Latos might be the most revolting person in Major League Baseball.

 

Can't really think of another current player that hate more

 

I can't say I disagree with you. But he can pitch, and he does it well.

[Laika]

I can't say I disagree with you. But he can pitch, and he does it well.

 

I don't really know how true that is either, lol. His velocity has tanked the last few years and so has his ability to stay healthy.

 

I feel like he's just in terrible shape.

[P2F]

I don't really know how true that is either, lol. His velocity has tanked the last few years and so has his ability to stay healthy.

 

I feel like he's just in terrible shape.

 

It was back up last year almost a full tick over 2014, FWIW. I'm not sure if he's made any mechanical adjustments along the way, but he would be a nice 'reclamation project'. I wouldn't see the harm in signing him to a cheap 1-year deal. Even if he doesn't pan out, there's just really no risk to absorb. If he pitches well, he could steal a spot in the rotation, or possibly provide a great depth option.

 

Meh, I dunno. I don't feel too strongly about it wither way. I just think there's some potential there, and he could probably be had fairly inexpensively. I don't actually mind the rotation and depth as is, but I feel like another depth addition with some upside would make me feel a whole lot better about going into the season.

 

The only downfall is potentially having to look at his ugly mug, which shouldn't be overlooked entirely.

[bendera3]

 

The only downfall is potentially having to look at his ugly mug, which shouldn't be overlooked entirely.

 

Easily in the bottom 3 in hottness do you think?

[P2F]

Easily in the bottom 3 in hottness do you think?

 

Easily. His squinty eyes and fat face do nothing for me.

[AdamGreenwood]

Mat Latos might be the most revolting person in Major League Baseball.

 

Can't really think of another current player that hate more

 

Jeffrey Loria. (if all of baseball).

If just players, I don't have any that I really hate. Probably some KC pitcher.

[Cyborg]

Jeffrey Loria. (if all of baseball).

If just players, I don't have any that I really hate. Probably some KC pitcher.

Papelbon is a good one.

[Laika]

Jeffrey Loria. (if all of baseball).

If just players, I don't have any that I really hate. Probably some KC pitcher.

 

Maybe Papelbon

[Laika]

Papelbon is a good one.

 

yes!

[Boxcar]

Yordano Ventura for me and no one else is close.

[BeastMode]

Most likely we sign no one. Less likely we sign someone else. Least likely we sign Gallardo.

 

We clearly have no budget room left and I'm supposed to believe Shapiro's going to go over budget for a s***** pitcher with poor underlying numbers and a pick attached? lol.

 

The report was click bait as it was a slow news day.

[Spanky99]

The report was click bait as it was a slow news day.

 

Nothing more.

[glory]

The report was click bait as it was a slow news day.

 

McCown made an uninformed suggestion to Shapiro during the radio interview. Shapiro gave a diplomatic answer instead of outright dismissing it. The next day it's a "rumor". Definitely clickbait. I doubt the Jays are even considering it.

[THANOS]

Most likely we sign no one. Less likely we sign someone else. Least likely we sign Gallardo.

 

We clearly have no budget room left and I'm supposed to believe Shapiro's going to go over budget for a s***** pitcher with poor underlying numbers and a pick attached? lol.

 

I know, I know, this is the obvious logic lol. Thanks for the re-assurance, as it's still a partial every time I click this thread .

[Spanky99]

I know, I know, this is the obvious logic lol. Thanks for the re-assurance, as it's still a partial every time I click this thread .

 

Had you even listened to Shapiro's interview, pre read BNS's article? The re-assurance is fact, BNS gives zero fact or absolution.