Jays sign Pearce to 2 year 12.5 million deal

[Brownie19]

If we could trade Smoak I would forget about a lot of bad things.

 

If signing Justin Smoak to a 2 year $8M deal continues to be the worst thing Shatkins does - we're in excellent shape.

[Ehjays]

Vs RHP

RF Fowler

SS Tulo

3B Donaldson

DH Morales

LF Pearce

C Martin

2B Travis

1B Smoak

CF Pillar

 

Vs LHP

RF Fowler

SS Tulo

3B Donaldson

DH Morales

1B Pearce

C Martin

LF Upton

CF Pillar

 

In my opinion we have the potential to put together some damn good lineups, but I'm 100% sold that we need to sign Fowler to lead off.

 

You only have 8 in the line-up vs LHP

[Brownie19]

You only have 8 in the line-up vs LHP

 

He just left Travis out...

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

or this

 

http://i.vimeocdn.com/video/461036834_1280x720.jpg

 

Omg! That isn't gonna end well ! Lol

 

 

Kids don't try this at home.

[Brownie19]

I'm told Pearce's kids are named Mojo and Swagger.

 

That's odd.

[Sammy225]

i'm told pearce's kids are named mojo and swagger.

 

That's awesome.

 

ftfy

[Pendleton]

You only have 8 in the line-up vs LHP

 

Oops good catch, as Brownie noted I left Travis out somehow.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

I'm told Pearce's kids are named Mojo and Swagger.

 

That's odd.

 

If True, why did I just snort timmie's out my nose! Lol

[Spanky99]

Yeah, all of those game winning homers and clutch hits were really turning my stomach as well.

 

He's a Bosox fan.

[G-Snarls]

I miss Edwin already

[Abomination]

Omg! That isn't gonna end well ! Lol

 

 

Kids don't try this at home.

 

Good thing the picture is clearly fake.

[TheHurl]

I'm told Pearce's kids are named Mojo and Swagger.

 

That's odd.

 

Pretty sure he's got just one. And her name is Jensen.

[TholesWeirdEye]

I like the Pearce signing. I don't see why they would platoon Pearce and Smoak as Pearce's splits are better than Smaok vs RHP.

 

Pearce Splits:

 

[Krylian]

ftfy

 

It isn't awesome. Retarded names are stupid.

 

People trying to be the coolest ones in the room.

[Governator]

I like the Pearce signing. I don't see why they would platoon Pearce and Smoak as Pearce's splits are better than Smaok vs RHP.

 

Pearce Splits:

 

 

 

Smoak is better than Upton vs RHP so Pearce can slide in to LF. That's the benefit of having a versatile defender.

[Abomination]

It isn't awesome. Retarded names are stupid.

 

People trying to be the coolest ones in the room.

 

Retarded names, and dads naming their sons after them (at least first names, middle names aren't as bad) are two things that really annoy me.

[Dr. Dinger]

Jays haven't ruled out re-signing Encarnacion

http://www.rotoworld.com/images/headshots/MLB/3817.jpg

A team source told Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports that the Blue Jays have not ruled out re-signing Edwin Encarnacion.

 

Toronto recently added two players with similar skillsets to Encarnacion in Kendrys Morales and Steve Pearce, but Heyman's source said "miracles do happen." It still seems much more likely that the veteran slugger will end up heading somewhere else. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported Monday morning that the Indians have checked in on the Encarnacion market, and the Red Sox could look to make a late run at him.

[Brownie19]

Pretty sure he's got just one. And her name is Jensen.

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/person-interest-new-blue-jays-utility-player-steve-pearce/

 

He must be a funny guy then, as apparently his twitter bio suggests it's Mojo and Swagger. I didn't realize Tulo's son is named Taz either.

[Caper]

Tellez can't get up fast enough. I hate Smoak so much.

[Terminator]

Jays haven't ruled out re-signing Encarnacion

http://www.rotoworld.com/images/headshots/MLB/3817.jpg

A team source told Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports that the Blue Jays have not ruled out re-signing Edwin Encarnacion.

 

Toronto recently added two players with similar skillsets to Encarnacion in Kendrys Morales and Steve Pearce, but Heyman's source said "miracles do happen." It still seems much more likely that the veteran slugger will end up heading somewhere else. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported Monday morning that the Indians have checked in on the Encarnacion market, and the Red Sox could look to make a late run at him.

 

Probably interested in him in a "3 for 60" way now.

[Krylian]

Retarded names, and dads naming their sons after them (at least first names, middle names aren't as bad) are two things that really annoy me.

 

Ha. I'm named after my dad.

 

Didn't keep the tradition going though with my own son.

[Boxcar]

Jays haven't ruled out re-signing Encarnacion

http://www.rotoworld.com/images/headshots/MLB/3817.jpg

A team source told Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports that the Blue Jays have not ruled out re-signing Edwin Encarnacion.

 

Toronto recently added two players with similar skillsets to Encarnacion in Kendrys Morales and Steve Pearce, but Heyman's source said "miracles do happen." It still seems much more likely that the veteran slugger will end up heading somewhere else. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported Monday morning that the Indians have checked in on the Encarnacion market, and the Red Sox could look to make a late run at him.

 

In what world does Steve Pearce have a similar skill set to Edwin?

[Krylian]

In what world does Steve Pearce have a similar skill set to Edwin?

 

They're both baseball players.

[Dr. Dinger]

Probably interested in him in a "3 for 60" way now.

 

Signing Pearce helps our leverage. It sounds like Edwin legit wanted to come back, but his agent wanted to squeeze every penny.

[Krylian]

Signing Pearce helps our leverage. It sounds like Edwin legit wanted to come back, but his agent wanted to squeeze every penny.

 

True. But the agent still works for Edwin, so if he really wanted to come back and was OK with the Jays offer, he'd be back.

[Jonn]

I'm expecting a notification about Edwin firing his agent anytime now.

[Dr. Dinger]

True. But the agent still works for Edwin, so if he really wanted to come back and was OK with the Jays offer, he'd be back.

 

I still think there's a good chance it will happen. Not much difference between $80M and $90M when you already have like $50M. He is loved here and he loves it here.

[Boxcar]

I still think there's a good chance it will happen. Not much difference between $80M and $90M when you already have like $50M. He is loved here and he loves it here.

 

Just doesnt seem very efficient to pay him at this point.

[glory]

With Pearce and Morales on the roster, I'd be disappointed if they spent a big chunk of what they have left on Edwin at this point. Just move on and try to improve the outfield.

[SweetSmellingChacin]

Fowler makes a lot more sense than EE at this point, given how the offseason has gone so far. How many 1B/DH types does this team need?