General 2018 Blue Jays Discussion Thread

[Ray]

I like how the Jays have targeted young players with upside, and seem to have little interest in the older players on the market. Other than Jay Bruce, of course.

 

We ended up with a younger and more athletic version of Jay Bruce in Grichuk anyways.

[Brownie19]

Garcia + Hernandez

 

I'm on board with Hernandez at the right price. He bounced back in a big way last year. He threw a slider (errr maybe a cutter) last year almost 25% of the time after almost exclusively throwing fastball/curveball only for the past 6 years. It certainly gives hope that his strong performance last year is sustainable. Either way, he's someone I've always liked.

[glory]

Garcia + Hernandez

 

Agreed on Garcia. Don't really care who the reliever(s) are. There are a bunch that would be worth cheap one year deals. As long as they don't burn millions on loogy's anymore.

[bones10]

Can the season start already, damn.

[Fiddlehead]

Can the season start already, damn.

 

Not so fast, mate. We can win the off season.....

[Bobthe4th]

[Spanky99]

Travis on his health and new depth...

 

https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/devon-travis-talks-health-helping-blue-jays/c-265110600

[SaskJaysFan_2]

Can the season start already, damn.

 

If they sign Cobb, add Hutchinson on a minor league deal, then sure.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

We ended up with a younger and more athletic version of Jay Bruce in Grichuk anyways.

 

And way cheaper.

[Krylian]

Jays interested in Chris Tillman.

[AledmysDiaz]

Jays interested in Chris Tillman.

 

I think most people would want them to do better here than Tillman for the 5th spot. I have little faith in his ability to bounce back

[Ray]

Not sure if this was posted, but Stroman lost his Jordan sponsorship: https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2018/01/14/sponsorship-breakup-another-chip-for-jays-stroman.html

 

Also tweeted this:

 

“Crazy that I had to end my partnership with my @Jumpman23 family because they didn’t want me to spread the message of #HDMH to the world,” Stroman tweeted. “Hurts beyond belief. Either way, the climb continues!”

[Jonn]

Jays interested in Chris Tillman.

 

You would think he would want to get as far away from the AL East as humanly possible.

[Bobthe4th]

I think most people would want them to do better here than Tillman for the 5th spot. I have little faith in his ability to bounce back

 

Depends on the cost, on a short term contract at a relatively low AAV we could do a lot worse IMO.

 

But yes I agree we should be looking for a Cobb level player, in part as insurance for when Happ and Estrada are gone next year.

[Boxcar]

If they sign Cobb, add Hutchinson on a minor league deal, then sure.

 

Who is Hutchinson?

[Bobthe4th]

[Jimcanuck]

 

Is it time to move Jon Harris to the bullpen?

[TBJ12]

Is it time to move Jon Harris to the bullpen?

 

I can't see this FO giving up on Harris as a starter. The only way I see him moving to the pen is if it's in Toronto.

[Bobthe4th]

Is it time to move Jon Harris to the bullpen?

 

Interesting question - IMO it’s worth giving him another year to see if he can make adjustments.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

Who is Hutchinson?

 

Hutchison, but spelled wrong.

[Candy Maldonado]

[Fiddlehead]

 

 

Simmons is a prick, but that tweet is funny. I’d like to see a Sportsnet guy throw a few bombs....

[Jimcanuck]

I can't see this FO giving up on Harris as a starter. The only way I see him moving to the pen is if it's in Toronto.

 

he's 24 and has shown almost no signs of having what it takes to be a MLB starter. not sure how it works, is this his last MiLB season before he has to be protected? if so, put him in the pen, late inning guy, see if the velocity uptick makes a difference

[Spanky99]

 

lol... he's the worst.

[L54]

 

Steve Simmons is such a douche

[L54]

 

Honestly, who f***ed Steve's wife from the Jays?

[Spanky99]

 

Honestly, who f***ed Steve's wife from the Jays?

 

He s*** talks all Toronto org's.

[GreekFatAss]

 

Honestly, who f***ed Steve's wife from the Jays?

 

If she's f***ing him, why would anyone even want to?

[Orgfiller]

I feel like posting Steve Simmons tweets on the board is like quoting gbill or the Dogg.

[Spanky99]

I feel like posting Steve Simmons tweets on the board is like quoting gbill or the Dogg.

 

lol... truth bomb!