Who do we target @ the deadline??

[Maahfaace]

Melvin Upton could actually be a really nice fit.

 

Anyone who changes their name from BJ to Melvin won't fit in anywhere

[Stangstag]

How? He's been replacement level 3 years running. The past two years, he actually posted -10 and -8 offensive WAR.

 

Could be a great DH for next year. If they plan on letting Edwin and Jose walk.

[John_Havok]

Jays will trade for no one of consequence IMO.

 

I don't think so either, just like to spin the hamster wheel that is what's left of my brain

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Keep looking at Colorado's outfield and wondering Gonzalez is expensive

Blackmon is locked up but both are 30

 

Plus side they both are LH hitters

And Colorado is cheap!

 

Would you move Pillar, Pompey,

Sean Reid Foley, for starters and see what else it may take???

 

Let us not forget how we got to the SRF trade it started with my original trade. Plus my outfielders are not just rentals but are under contract next year as well. Both can hit and have some pop and hit LH too!

 

Plus look and think about this lineup

 

RH 1.Batz

LH 2. Saunders

RH 3. Donalson

LH 4 Gonzalez

RH 5 E.E

LH 6 Blackmon

RH 7 Tulo

RH 8 Martin

RH 9 Travis

 

How Sexxy is that!!!

[THANOS]

Could be a great DH for next year. If they plan on letting Edwin and Jose walk.

 

He's been a negative "offensive" talent the past 2 years before this one and the peripherals suck. I don't see how he'd be a good DH?

[Stangstag]

He's been a negative "offensive" talent the past 2 years before this one and the peripherals suck. I don't see how he'd be a good DH?

 

Bruce was a great hitter 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and now his numbers are back this year. He's a butcher with the glove but he would be a good DH for 13million. A good lefty bat to break up the RHH.

[Stangstag]

Let us not forget how we got to the SRF trade it started with my original trade. Plus my outfielders are not just rentals but are under contract next year as well. Both can hit and have some pop and hit LH too!

 

Plus look and think about this lineup

 

RH 1.Batz

LH 2. Saunders

RH 3. Donalson

LH 4 Gonzalez

RH 5 E.E

LH 6 Blackmon

RH 7 Tulo

RH 8 Martin

RH 9 Travis

 

How Sexxy is that!!!

 

Pretty sexy, but it would probably take more to pry Gonzalez and Blackmon. May be better off just trying to trade for Gonzalez.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Pretty sexy, but it would probably take more to pry Gonzalez and Blackmon. May be better off just trying to trade for Gonzalez.

 

Not sure if you saw the Original Trade

Stang but how much more then pillar Pompey and SRF do you think we'd have to add? They get two young controllable outfielders for two 30 year olds plus save about 22-23 mill on payroll next year. The also are though free agency going to lose 3-4 pitchers this and next year and will need replacements for them.

[sawyerford]

When is the trade deadline? And do you think there will be many trades during the break?

[Grant77]

When is the trade deadline? And do you think there will be many trades during the break?

 

July 31st and probably not.

[Spanky99]

July 31st and probably not.

 

Yeah, for the most part, clubs don't like disrupting players families and their vacations.

[glory]

Jays will trade for no one of consequence IMO.

 

Yep. Shapkins won't be trading any prospects. Well, any real prospects. I'd expect moves in the same vein as the Grilli trade.

[Grant77]

Yep. Shapkins won't be trading any prospects. Well, any real prospects. I'd expect moves in the same vein as the Grilli trade.

 

There are going to be a lot of middle tier guys that the previous regime liked and they don't. I could see a guy outside of our top 5 like Borucki getting moved.

[Caper]

Would anyone trade Aaron Sanchez for Sonny Grey straight up?

[Daniel Labude]

Would anyone trade Aaron Sanchez for Sonny Grey straight up?

 

No!

[Jimcanuck]

Would anyone trade Aaron Sanchez for Sonny Grey straight up?

 

That's dumn.

 

I wouldn't be averse to trading high on Sanchez for a haul in the offseason, though.

[bones10]

That's dumn.

 

I wouldn't be averse to trading high on Sanchez for a haul in the offseason, though.

 

You're willing to trade Cy young winner and World Series MVP?

[Jimcanuck]

You're willing to trade Cy young winner and World Series MVP?

 

For the right return, yes. Sanchez will be good for a few seasons, but durability and effectiveness after losing FB velocity is questionable. He lives and dies with the FB, at least right now.

[Daniel Labude]

For the right return, yes. Sanchez will be good for a few seasons, but durability and effectiveness after losing FB velocity is questionable. He lives and dies with the FB, at least right now.

 

His curveball is becoming great and as he ages you can expect better command of the fastball. Assuming the better command with age he wouldnt need to maintain the velocity because the movement of the fastball would still work great with better command than he has now.

Edited July 11, 2016 by LetTheBallFly

[ElNik2013]

Prior to last year, the Blue Jays had not made major trades at the deadline for a long time.

 

And the circumstances last year involved a team that hadn't made the playoffs since '93, a team prez who knew the team's owner was actively looking to replace him and who had run his mouth about making the playoffs and a GM with no contract beyond the end of the season. Team was also much better than its record indicated.

 

This team doesn't have many holes that it needs to address so there isn't even a need to make any major acquisitions.

 

Despite what others think, this franchise is in good shape. It has great attendance, great ratings, both worthy of one of the best teams in MLB which is what they are.

 

Yes, Bautista and EE are FA to be but they'll either re-sign 1/2 of them or take the picks and look elsewhere to replace them since they would have $$ to spend.

 

 

No, the sky isn't falling and the franchise wasn't crippled by the trades that were made since 2012 to try and contend as soon as possible.

 

Anyway...

[RealAccountant]

Sanchez will be good for a few seasons, but durability and effectiveness after losing FB velocity is questionable. w.

 

Lol He is 23. You talk as if he was 40

[RealAccountant]

The Tigers falling out would be really good for us. Krod for one is the kind of guy who would be very good for us. The Whitesox are also falling off, so Zach Duke would be an amazing pickup

 

These are the kind of pieces we need to complete the bullpen.

[King]

Jeremy Jeffress is available, per Cotillo:

 

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 2m2 minutes ago

Source: Marlins heavily pursued Brewers closer Jeremy Jeffress before acquiring Fernando Rodney. Jeffress is very much available.

[sawyerford]

We need a starter, Sanchez will go to the pen eventually and Hutch won't cut it.

 

 

 

Yes we do have a big hole we need to address which is the bullpen, we need a reliever.

[sawyerford]

Would be nice to jump on him. Wonder how much he would cost?

[burlingtonbandit]

Wonder if Matt Joyce could be a low cost target. He's an upgrade over Smoak.

[KevinGregg]

When is the trade deadline? And do you think there will be many trades during the break?

 

The deadline is actually moved to August 1 this year for some reason, it will be back to July 31 next year

[Angrioter]

McCutchen is also available. Marte CF, Polanco-Bell in the corners.

[FrozenRopes]

We need a starter, Sanchez will go to the pen eventually and Hutch won't cut it.

 

 

 

Yes we do have a big hole we need to address which is the bullpen, we need a reliever.

 

Eventually?

[Caper]

Maybe you trade Sanchez? He was a guy almost everyone hated 5 months ago.