Offseason Roster Thread 2016-17

[Brownie19]

I'd rather sign Pedro Alvarez than trade for Mitch Moreland (or roster Smoak). At least he hits RHP....something Moreland's only done once in his career (2015).

 

 

Edit: I guess Alvarez isn't really a great option to play 1st. Alarming - seeing as he used to play 3rd (typically it's the throws that push you from 3rd to 1st).

[Sammy225]

Pearce makes a tremendous amount of sense. But that's already been mentioned a thousand times on this board. Its nice waking up to rumour that doesn't make you cringe. Moreland makes zero sense.

 

This was my initial thought but if we can sign both Pearce and Moreland it would clear things up a bit. Moreland can't hit LHP to save his life but is solid against RHP and Pearce can play 1st against LHP and play LF when not playing first. Sorry i know thats a mess of thought.

 

Signing Pearce would make things a lot easier position wise as he could play both 1st and LF.

 

If you can follow my ramblings god bless you.

[Sammy225]

I'd rather sign Pedro Alvarez than trade for Mitch Moreland (or roster Smoak). At least he hits RHP....something Moreland's only done once in his career (2015).

 

 

Edit: I guess Alvarez isn't really a great option to play 1st. Alarming - seeing as he used to play 3rd (typically it's the throws that push you from 3rd to 1st).

 

Ya Alvarez is a butcher with any kind of glove on DH for the rest of his career And i think i would put Moreland ahead of Smoak considering i bet he will make less.

[jerb]

 

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The talks between Steve Pearce and the Jays have gained traction, as they work toward a deal.

[Governator]

 

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The talks between Steve Pearce and the Jays have gained traction, as they work toward a deal.

 

 

Yessss pleeeasse

[Jonn]

This was my initial thought but if we can sign both Pearce and Moreland it would clear things up a bit. Moreland can't hit LHP to save his life but is solid against RHP and Pearce can play 1st against LHP and play LF when not playing first. Sorry i know thats a mess of thought.

 

Signing Pearce would make things a lot easier position wise as he could play both 1st and LF.

 

If you can follow my ramblings god bless you.

 

Well unless they plan to dump Smoak somewhere still don't see where Moreland will fit. Smoak is pretty useless as is. Even more useless taking a roster spot with no at-bats or defensive versatility.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

 

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The talks between Steve Pearce and the Jays have gained traction, as they work toward a deal.

 

Throw some f***ing studs on or a set of Tire chains already and get it done!

[Terminator]

 

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The talks between Steve Pearce and the Jays have gained traction, as they work toward a deal.

 

Come on make this happen.

[BTS]

It's happening!

[Sammy225]

It's happening!

 

Do you think if they sign Pearce he will me Primarily a 1st baseman

[HERPDERP]

I wouldn't mind a 2 year deal, saaay $16 m?

[bronson44]

yes!

 

[Brownie19]

 

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The talks between Steve Pearce and the Jays have gained traction, as they work toward a deal.

 

http://i.imgur.com/jBShU0u.gif

[HERPDERP]

thank God I'm not a GM

lets hope his forearm heals quick

[Brownie19]

2 years $12.5M!!!! we got him!!!

 

http://www.tsn.ca/report-blue-jays-sign-pearce-to-two-year-deal-1.623762

 

I can FAP now.

[Governator]

 

 

How great is that!

[Laika]

Do you think if they sign Pearce he will me Primarily a 1st baseman

 

Career UZR/150 is +1.2 in the OF and +8.8 at 1B.

 

I think he'll play basically every day and rotate between the two spots. Maybe if they do sign Moreland Pearce will play LF against RHP.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Now that's some Traction!!! Lol

 

Now stop the Moreland talk and package Upton/Smoak to somebody anybody for anything or Free and it's a Grrreat Day!

[Brownie19]

I was going to suggest signing Fowler and trading for Jarrod Dyson...win WS.

 

Just realised Dyson is already 32 - going on 33 next year. WOW!

[glory]

Fowler, Dyson, and Pearce would be a sweet off-season. Step one with Pearce. Two more to go.

[Daniel Labude]

Any chance Edwin takes a 1 year deal to get away from the lost draft pick attached to him?

[BTS]

Any chance Edwin takes a 1 year deal to get away from the lost draft pick attached to him?

 

No.

[Pendleton]

Any chance Edwin takes a 1 year deal to get away from the lost draft pick attached to him?

 

It's not impossible but it doesn't really seem wise, this may be his best ever chance to cash in.

[Daniel Labude]

It's not impossible but it doesn't really seem wise, this may be his best ever chance to cash in.

 

Just seems like he isn't even going to get the 4/80 we had offered and the Rockies might be his best option. I can't see him playing 1B for 4 years.

[CHRIS]

It's not impossible but it doesn't really seem wise, this may be his best ever chance to cash in.

 

It will be interesting to see how far off from the 4/$80 million he ends up signing for (assuming that was a legit offer).

[BTS]

Really just a backup catcher and an everyday OF required now for the lineup:

 

C - Martin

1B - Pearce

2B - Travis

3B - Donaldson

SS - Tulowitzki

CF - Pillar

LF - Upton/Carrera

RF -

DH - Morales

 

1B - Smoak

LF - Upton/Carrera

2B/SS/3B - Barney

C -

 

Would also be nice to acquire a better platoon partner for Upton (which would move Carrera to the 4th OF spot and be the end of Smoak on the roster), but really things are manageable with just an everyday OF and backup C added.

[Laika]

Really just a backup catcher and an everyday OF required now for the lineup:

 

C - Martin

1B - Pearce

2B - Travis

3B - Donaldson

SS - Tulowitzki

CF - Pillar

LF - Upton/Carrera

RF -

DH - Morales

 

1B - Smoak

LF - Upton/Carrera

2B/SS/3B - Barney

C -

 

Would also be nice to acquire a better platoon partner for Upton (which would move Carrera to the 4th OF spot and be the end of Smoak on the roster), but really things are manageable with just an everyday OF and backup C added.

 

Dear Shatkins - please don't settle for manageable.

[Pendleton]

Really just a backup catcher and an everyday OF required now for the lineup:

 

C - Martin

1B - Pearce

2B - Travis

3B - Donaldson

SS - Tulowitzki

CF - Pillar

LF - Upton/Carrera

RF -

DH - Morales

 

1B - Smoak

LF - Upton/Carrera

2B/SS/3B - Barney

C -

 

Would also be nice to acquire a better platoon partner for Upton (which would move Carrera to the 4th OF spot and be the end of Smoak on the roster), but really things are manageable with just an everyday OF and backup C added.

 

RHP - Smoak/Morales 1B, Pearce/Carerra LF

LHP - Pearce 1B, Upton LF

[BTS]

Dear Shatkins - please don't settle for manageable.

 

I kind of expect them to. It seems like the team always comes 1-2 pieces short of buying everything on the fans' offseason shopping list. Wouldn't surprise me at all if Shatkins throws Upton/Carrera/Pompey at LF and crosses their fingers.

[Governator]

I wonder how many games we can count on Steve Pearce