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Jays sign Morales 3 years 33M

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Laika Cooperstown

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Honestly, I would rather sign Mark Teixeira and hope for one more dead cat bounce.

 

Mostly because Morales is young enough to demand 2 or 3 years. Tex would be one and done.

 

Of course even better would be a Steve Pearce + any viable LHB platoon

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Yeah, committing to Morales for two years @ 10-13 per year seems like a bit much. I'd be a lot more comfortable with a 2nd year option. Also not crazy about locking a DH in so early in the offseason. There are similar hitters available who can also play the field.
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Meh...

 

I'd rather we brought back Adam Lind.

 

- He had a bad year last year, so he'll probably be pretty cheap.

- He hit better in Toronto than anywhere else he landed.

- His wife is from Toronto, so he'd probably like to come back.

- Rasmus is off the team, so he's probably like the environment a lot more.

- He gave the best interviews I've ever seen.

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I'd rather we brought back Adam Lind.

 

- He had a bad year last year, so he'll probably be pretty cheap.

- He hit better in Toronto than anywhere else he landed.

- His wife is from Toronto, so he'd probably like to come back.

- Rasmus is off the team, so he's probably like the environment a lot more.

- He gave the best interviews I've ever seen.

 

Lind should probably just retire. He's old, embarrassed himself last year, has made a ton of money, and doesn't even like baseball. Time to get fat.

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I'd rather we brought back Adam Lind.

 

- He had a bad year last year, so he'll probably be pretty cheap.

- He hit better in Toronto than anywhere else he landed.

- His wife is from Toronto, so he'd probably like to come back.

- Rasmus is off the team, so he's probably like the environment a lot more.

- He gave the best interviews I've ever seen.

 

We have Lind... in Smoak! ;)

Brownie19 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

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I mean switch hitter is nice - and the guy can hit, but Morales seems like a fall back option at best. I thought we wanted more speed and versatility. He's the polar opposite of that.
Sammy225 FCL Blue Jays

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2/18 i don't mind. Coming into a hitters ball park it is very possible that he could put up some solid numbers. He is not really a strikeout machine and does take the odd walk. Obviously same as anyone if the price is right then it would be worth the gamble.
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Honestly, I would rather sign Mark Teixeira and hope for one more dead cat bounce.

 

Mostly because Morales is young enough to demand 2 or 3 years. Tex would be one and done.

 

Of course even better would be a Steve Pearce + any viable LHB platoon

 

Texiera is retiring dumbass

Laika Cooperstown

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Texiera is retiring dumbass

 

I thought he said in April that he wanted to play "five more years".

 

I guess he changed his mind

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My god I could just imagine the man crush Gibbons would have on such a "professional hitter". For that alone I hope it doesn't happen.

 

Pearce and Holliday. Make it happen.

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Yuck, not a fan of Morales. If he doesn't cost that much having his 110 w RC+ switch hitting bat in the lineup isn't going to hurt but I'd prefer someone that could play the field.
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The Jays are not going to sign who they want, they are going to sign who they can.

 

Good point although sometimes the two can be the same. But in this instance if Morales seems really keen it's something to consider rather than chasing a guy who may be better but doesn't have interest in signing here (for example perhaps Holliday).

Sammy225 FCL Blue Jays

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Here is the thing. Unless we have 180M dollar payroll they are going to have to take some chances on cheaper contracts somewhere. Due to have vacant spots in LF, RF, 1B/DH whiles still having big contracts on Martin, Tulo, JD and hopefully EE. So as i said Morales maybe a worthy risk to put up 2WAR moving him to a hitters ballpark for 8-9M per season any more then that won't be worth it in my eyes
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Good point although sometimes the two can be the same. But in this instance if Morales seems really keen it's something to consider rather than chasing a guy who may be better but doesn't have interest in signing here (for example perhaps Holliday).

 

Yup, Holliday or Napoli perhaps?;)

Dick_Pole FCL Blue Jays

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Signing Morales, at this early stage, would be so demoralizing in the context of the Jays' chances of signing EE or JB to a reasonable contract. Even if some of us already see the writing on the wall.
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I'm fine with Morales. No compensation. Much shorter term. Probably half of what Eddie will sign for. Use that extra cash and put it into the OF.
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I'm fine with Morales. No compensation. Much shorter term. Probably half of what Eddie will sign for. Use that extra cash and put it into the OF.

 

Edwin's agent is looking for 5/125, are you willing to give 3/60 to sign Morales?

Laika Cooperstown

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I'm fine with Morales. No compensation. Much shorter term. Probably half of what Eddie will sign for. Use that extra cash and put it into the OF.

 

yeeeesh maybe 25%

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Napoli is even worse than Morales. He'd be a terrible fit for the lineup and given how much money he will get I don't want any part.

 

Looking at it now, you're right, both would suck balls.

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