Blue Jays prioritize diversity after scandal-Promote Anthony Alford to join Smith Jr.

[Spanky99]

I'm guessing Carrera and Coghlan will be gone

 

When... I don't believe they'll DFA Carrera anytime soon?

[TheHurl]

When... I don't believe they'll DFA Carrera anytime soon?

 

He's so tough to watch but he's providing positive value.

[Spanky99]

He's so tough to watch but he's providing positive value.

 

Plus, they like The Zeke!

[Terminator]

I already regret this thread title.

 

What have you done?

[Jonn]

Why waste an option? Call up some bum outfielder like Fields

 

I assume since they made the decision to promote him that they made the commitment to play him everyday. Calling him up for a couple of days would be incredibly stupid. I hope our front office isn't that dumb.

[Jonn]

Maybe they can just trade Zeke when we get healthier. Gotta be a few teams looking for a 4th Outfielder .

[Daniel Labude]

When... I don't believe they'll DFA Carrera anytime soon?

 

They won't get rid of him until Pearce comes back and then 1 of them will go for sure, depending on if Alford or Smith is staying/hitting well. I assume it's kind of like a mini Reyes situation. The beyond minor league defense is making the move imo

[Sammy225]

I assume since they made the decision to promote him that they made the commitment to play him everyday. Calling him up for a couple of days would be incredibly stupid. I hope our front office isn't that dumb.

 

Possibly looking toward the future already..... Which i think would be the smart move.....

[Terminator]

He's so tough to watch but he's providing positive value.

 

Yeah I agree. He shows some hints of talent but his lack of fundamental mental awareness really holds him back from being as good as he could be. Throwing to the wrong base all the time, fielding blunders, not a good base stealer despite being pretty fast, etc. Add it all up and he's probably fine as a 25th man but watching him play can be frustrating.

[Orgfiller]

I think Alford has to light it up to stay past Pearce's return...but there is a good chance the injured get re-injured anyway.

 

With our luck this season, Alford will just end up getting injured himself before we have to worry about any of that.

[Grant77]

Why waste an option? Call up some bum outfielder like Fields

 

Alford was already on optional assignment...

[Gary]

What exactly does this thread title mean...that one of Alford or Smith Jr. are gay?

[Spanky99]

Alford was already on optional assignment...

 

I don't believe so, Harold Ramirez, yes.

[Laika]

I don't believe so, Harold Ramirez, yes.

 

I think Grant is right. They had to add him to the 40 to protect him from the rule 5.

 

On 40 + not on 25 + at least 20 days in minors = option year used.

[43211234]

Hopefully they put him in cf over Zeke. I'm interested in how the defence looks.

[CHRIS]

See Dalton Pompey

 

See Travis Snider

[CHRIS]

See Travis Snider

 

See Shawn Green

[Orgfiller]

See Shawn Green

 

See completely different front offices.

[Maahfaace]

I think Grant is right. They had to add him to the 40 to protect him from the rule 5.

 

On 40 + not on 25 + at least 20 days in minors = option year used.

 

I did not know this, interesting. Does this apply to subsequent seasons? Or is it just for the first year he is added to the 40 man roster?

[CHRIS]

See completely different front offices.

 

Yeah, I get that. I'm hopeful for Alford to get consistent ABs, as in the past it's been quite frustrating.

[Terminator]

This is exciting. When was the last time we got to see a legit prospect called up midseason?

[Jonn]

Yeah, I get that. I'm hopeful for Alford to get consistent ABs, as in the past it's been quite frustrating.

 

Calling up a top prospect from Double-A to play him sparingly would be cringy.

[Laika]

I did not know this, interesting. Does this apply to subsequent seasons? Or is it just for the first year he is added to the 40 man roster?

 

Any year a guy is on the 40 man roster but not on the 25 man roster for 20 days, he is considered to be on optional assignment and burns an option year

[King]

I assume since they made the decision to promote him that they made the commitment to play him everyday. Calling him up for a couple of days would be incredibly stupid. I hope our front office isn't that dumb.

How is this stupid? Alford is the last capable CF on the 40 man roster, and they need a fill in. Despite what has been written in this thread, calling him up for a few days (even if he doesn't get much playing time) is not going to stunt his development.

[Spanky99]

I think Grant is right. They had to add him to the 40 to protect him from the rule 5.

 

On 40 + not on 25 + at least 20 days in minors = option year used.

 

I see, I vaguely remember this rule, I thought that didn't come into play until next season, roster-resource has me fooled as It has both Smith Jr and Alford with 3 options left.

[Spanky99]

How is this stupid? Alford is the last capable CF on the 40 man roster, and they need a fill in. Despite what has been written in this thread, calling him up for a few days (even if he doesn't get much playing time) is not going to stunt his development.

 

Jonn's dumn.

[Laika]

I see, I vaguely remember this rule, I thought that didn't come into play until next season, roster-resource has me fooled as It has both Smith Jr and Alford with 3 options left.

 

It's because they do have 3 option years left. This year and two more after!

[Spanky99]

It's because they do have 3 option years left. This year and two more after!

 

Now that makes sense, so Ramirez has this season plus next year.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

This is very exciting.

[glory]

What are the chances of going with a Pompey-Pillar-Alford outfield in 2018 (assuming Pompey isn't dead)?

 

Or will they trade the gay hating bastard and go with Alford in CF?