Jays looking to trade Drew Storen

[gbill2004]

From the Toronto Sun:

 

Usually two clubs a combined 23 games under .500 don’t draw a lot of scouts in the month of May.

When this series began, the Jays were four games under (19-23) and the Twins were 19 below water level (10-29), yet they drew a crowd of evaluators.

And one name of a player that the Blue Jays have told teams is available via trade is reliever Drew Storen as the Jays search for bullpen help.

Scouts from the Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants were watching the Jays-Twins series.

Storen pitched a scoreless seventh inning on Friday with the Jays up 9-2.

Facing Storen, Eduardo Nunez flew out, Joe Mauer singled, Miguel Sano struck out and Trevor Plouffe popped up.

[xposbrad]

Why trade him for a C level prospect at this point? So Rogers can save a couple of bucks again?

[Governator]

Why trade him for a C level prospect at this point? So Rogers can save a couple of bucks again?

 

Hmm... I feel like I read this before.

[jays_fever]

People seem really concerned about how much Rodgers spends

[intentional wok]

The Jays have told teams he's available and apparently there were scouts at the series.

 

The article, which only asks the question about Storen: http://www.torontosun.com/2016/05/21/will-the-blue-jays-trade-drew-storen

 

So, for anyone who knows, would scouts show up to a four-game series in hopes of seeing a mop-up guy?

[xposbrad]

People seem really concerned about how much Rodgers spends

 

Ya think? It would have been nice to have JZim over Dickey and another proven bullpen arm. So ya. But, trading Storen now makes 0 sense, we're not that far out from the WC.

[jays_fever]

So you want them to keep Storen so Rogers spends more money, but also want Zimmerman who makes more than Dickey.

[xposbrad]

So you want them to keep Storen so Rogers spends more money, but also want Zimmerman who makes more than Dickey.

 

What is your point exactly? Obviously every single fan would have taken Zim over Dickey and wants the team to spend more? I would take the chance that Storen can regain some form, he's only 28 and has put up a couple of solid years in the majors. We aren't that far off from the wild card, so why trade him now? It's not like we are overflowing with quality relievers.

[Atothe]

What is your point exactly? Obviously every single fan would have taken Zim over Dickey and wants the team to spend more? I would take the chance that Storen can regain some form, he's only 28 and has put up a couple of solid years in the majors. We aren't that far off from the wild card, so why trade him now? It's not like we are overflowing with quality relievers.

 

Zimmerman is gonna be ridiculously overpaid soon.

[puphood]

Storen's last outing against the Twins was a nail biter as they made hard contact against him and he was lucky the Twin's score didn't balloon. I would like to know what the scouts in the bleachers thought. The Storen for Revere trade was a bust, hopefully they get something they need for him. The trade was in part to open up a position for Saunders return, and even though I like Saunder's bat I don't like his ability in left field and to me his speed is suspect........

[BTS]

He's owed what, 6M more this year? Based on what we've seen, why not let someone else pay that?

[puphood]

He's owed what, 6M more this year? Based on what we've seen, why not let someone else pay that?

He cost the Jays...Revere, plus cash and a player to be named then add the 8 mil. salary. Question who would want him at this point with his record this year and last year wasn't note worthy either...even unloading Dickey would be easier.....

[Jonn]

If we could get rid of him lovely. Not expecting much of a return.

[o2cui2i]

He's owed what, 6M more this year? Based on what we've seen, why not let someone else pay that?

 

they say there's a sucker born every minute.... hope the Jays can find their's

 

Storen has been a disaster.

[jaysblue]

3.62 xFIP

3.20 SIERA

[Statman]

I think it would be a win to just unload his contract. Really, just throw in a player to be named later and call it done.

[Inklink]

they say there's a sucker born every minute.... hope the Jays can find their's

 

 

Jays management is full of 'em.

[jays4life19]

Storen should be better going forward. 25% HR/FB. .391 BABIP. He pretty much has no value right now since he's owed probably like 6 million going forward. Projections think he will be decent going forward and his peripherals are around his career norm. I say keep him instead of just giving him away when his value is nill.

[FrozenRopes]

I think all players save for Osuna, Sanchez, Stro and Donaldson are available for trade.

[burlingtonbandit]

I think all players save for Osuna, Sanchez, Stro and Donaldson are available for trade.

 

I would add Travis and Pillar on that list.

[HERPDERP]

I'd still do the trade. It was a good move at the time. No one expected his fastball to go to s*** so quickly.

[Jimcanuck]

I think all players save for Osuna, Sanchez, Stro and Donaldson are available for trade.

 

Every player should be available. If someone wants to overpay for someone, make the move.

[gbill2004]

Hmm... I feel like I read this before.

You my friend are a hero.

[Jonn]

I think all players save for Osuna, Sanchez, Stro and Donaldson are available for trade.

 

I don't think Donaldson is on the list. The other 3 yes.

[Jimcanuck]

hard to see Storen moved until time for Sanchez to switch to bullpen.... after AS break? he will have about 110 IP by that point

[fatcowxlive]

He's owed what, 6M more this year? Based on what we've seen, why not let someone else pay that?

 

You're crazy if you think anyone else is paying the tab, unless we're trading like for like in terms of salary. If we want anything of value at this point we'd need to send cash on our end

[fatcowxlive]

I'd still do the trade. It was a good move at the time. No one expected his fastball to go to s*** so quickly.

This is why I don't like trading position players for relievers. he should have been a safe bet though, he's been great in the past he's in contract year. I heard a rumour on Jeff Blair's show that he doesn't like being in Toronto so the location ain't helping him

[Jonn]

You're crazy if you think anyone else is paying the tab, unless we're trading like for like in terms of salary. If we want anything of value at this point we'd need to send cash on our end

 

Storen has track record is a commodity that teams covet. Probably not the best time to move him but there will be teams interested and sounds like they're already is.

[crazy47larry]

I'd still do the trade. It was a good move at the time. No one expected his fastball to go to s*** so quickly.

 

i hated it and took flack for it. it was not a good trade then and is even worse now.

i also loved the hendriks for chavez trade for a similar reason and took flack for it. granted i thought chavez would be a SP.

not trying to pat myself on the back here i just hate these roller coaster relievers (which is 99% of all RPs). dont pay them money and dont give up assets for them unless u get the 1%. if u absolutely need them for the stretch run then just jump on a mark lowe type for cheap at the deadline. nobody should consider nick wells + jake brentz assets and lowe was good for us.

[flafson]

Storen has track record is a commodity that teams covet. Probably not the best time to move him but there will be teams interested and sounds like they're already is.

 

What value would he have with less than 1 year of control in the same year that he sucks?

Unless you can do a la Happ with him, he has no value in my opinion.