A sad day for baseball, a time to share our memories...

[jaysfan2014]

Remarkable to look back and realize that the Jays traded Mike Napoli (when he was still a catcher), Carlos Perez, Yan Gomes, and Travis d'Arnaud during the time that JPA was starting catcher. They put a lot of faith in him and it did not pay off even a little bit.

 

To be fair, none of Carlos Perez, Yan Gomes or Travis D'Arnaud would be catching in Toronto everyday even if they were kept.. Perez hasn't hit in LA and is losing his starting job to Martin Maldonado in 2017, Gomes went off a cliff offensively after 2014 (his only good season) and has been nearly Arencibia bad and his contract is an albatross for the Indians.. only with better defense and pitch framing, and D'Arnaud can't stay healthy--we still would've have to go after Russell Martin regardless.

 

And after 2013, Napoli can no longer catch.. he's basically a DH/1B now (who still hasn't signed yet despite being connected to Texas).

 

And yes, Zaun was right about JPA--he is the main reason the Jays stunk in 2013 (and injuries as well).

[L54]

My favourite JP memory was when they unveiled the new Blue Jay uniforms. I can't remember who all was there, but everyone was either modelling the blue, grey or white tops. And then there was JPA.. in the spring training/BP gear.

 

Extreme douche. Don't let the door hit ya on the way out bud.

 

Edit: I see King has the pic.

[L54]

I can't think of a single Blue Jay player who I would've hated more than JPA in the last 10 years.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Much like Steve Pearce, he was pretty solid overall for the Rays, based on a small sample size of WAR.

[Dr. Dinger]

Fantasy members, please be advised that The Arencibia Classic league has been re-branded The Arencibia Memorial Classic.

[King]

Much like Steve Pearce, he was pretty solid overall for the Rays, based on a small sample size of WAR.

lol

[BTS]

Much like Steve Pearce, he was pretty solid overall for the Rays, based on a small sample size of WAR.

 

As I recall you were a big Arencibia guy. You doing OK with this?

[Gary]

Sad day for baseball. I'd say he's a shoe-in HOFer.

[TholesWeirdEye]

The guy managed to make $3.2 million! Not bad JP.. not bad.

[G-Snarls]

The guy managed to make $3.2 million! Not bad JP.. not bad.

 

JP once said Zaun "hung around" despite "an inferior skill set"

 

Zaun 17.8M career earnings and is still employed in baseball

 

Zaun wins

Edited January 19, 2017 by G-Snarls

[TwistedLogic]

The darkness of this day continues to spread.

[jaysfan2014]

The darkness of this day continues to spread.

 

Except Gose will likely get claimed by someone.. there are teams that need OF depth..

[Sammy225]

The darkness of this day continues to spread.

 

Too Much mustard not to get claimed.

[G-Snarls]

Gose would be more useful if teams had gotten 26 man rosters in the new CBA

[reedjohnsonfan]

As I recall you were a big Arencibia guy. You doing OK with this?

 

Nope you're thinking of someone else. Was he the only Blue Jay to have 0 male, heterosexual fans?

[reedjohnsonfan]

The darkness of this day continues to spread.

 

Wow what a lopsided trade! Even with the Travis injuries.

[jays_fever]

The guy managed to make $3.2 million! Not bad JP.. not bad.

 

After taxes, agent cut and the fact that he seemed really dumn, I wouldnt be surprised if he's broke

[closetjaysfan]

I remember how he used to throw from his knees for im guessing a 0% caught stealing. I also remember a decent Tim Kurkjian impression:

 

[dineke]

After taxes, agent cut and the fact that he seemed really dumn, I wouldnt be surprised if he's broke

 

isn't he married to a sugar mama?

[Nafro]

I bought 4 autographed rookie cards of him for $12.50 each. They are now worth $0.25.

[TheHurl]

After taxes, agent cut and the fact that he seemed really dumn, I wouldnt be surprised if he's broke

 

He's got country music money

[King]

One last JP interview for Sportsnet

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/qa-j-p-arencibia-retirement-social-media-anxiety-bautista/

[Spanky99]

One last JP interview for Sportsnet

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/qa-j-p-arencibia-retirement-social-media-anxiety-bautista/

 

That was a fun read, thanks for sharing.

[G-Snarls]

Worth reading

 

Thanks King

[G-Snarls]

Another guy saying Bautista is a great teammate

[KingKat]

Another guy saying Bautista is a great teammate

 

Yeah and it's not like he has a horse in the race at this point.

[Spanky99]

Yeah and it's not like he has a horse in the race at this point.

 

He was very candid, loved that he stuck up for Jose on other clubs, I'd assume that was his time in Baltimore and Tampa, especially.

[Key22]

Good thing he found himself a sugar momma before his career went bust completely and marrried her in 2016

 

http://people.com/country/kimberly-perry-official-wedding-photo-with-j-p-arencibia/

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Band_Perry

 

 

Screw baseball - he hit his home run with her. He got plenty of money out of baseball and can retire in his early 30s - not too shabby.

[Key22]

I wish Jose could keep his cool with umps and other players but I can't fault the guy's passion. He desperately wants to win and he seems like he'll do anything he can to win. I'll take that over some guys just in it for the money. Jose and JD are all out all the time. Morales is supposed to be absolutely great in the clubhouse as well.

 

The team is looking pretty good.

[The Cats Ass]

Good thing he found himself a sugar momma before his career went bust completely and marrried her in 2016

 

http://people.com/country/kimberly-perry-official-wedding-photo-with-j-p-arencibia/

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Band_Perry

 

 

He'll be able to be the stay at home dad while she brings in the dough.