General 2018 Blue Jays Discussion Thread

[Terminator]

Jansen needs to play a lot though. He needs the ABs and he needs the reps behind the dish too. I think starting him at AAA for a while is fine. Maile playing a dozen games isn't going to kill us. Then when the first injury hits or midseason maybe he could come up and play a fair amount. Then move McGuire up to AAA. Perhaps this is what the FO is thinking.

[glory]

I like that idea. Call Jansen up after the super 2 cut off. That should give him a couple of months of plate appearances in the minors, and then he can replace Maile mid-season, while McGuire moves up to AAA.

[G-Snarls]

plus getting Jansen time under Martin's mentorship can only be a good thing. Perfect situation really with an older vet who is very secure in his starting role, but not long term (so he isn't helping the guy who will 'take' his job)

 

It really is

 

Ideally the "backup" catcher this year and next is not an aging vet type of temporary fill in or replacement level scrub, but rather a guy being groomed to take over eventually long term.

 

It makes sense logistically and financially. He can get playing time and give Martin rest and learn a ton on the way

Edited February 23, 2018 by G-Snarls

[Franklin]

Steve Phillips says that all signs point to Donaldson being on a different team next season. So, I guess we can expect an extension announcement any day now.

[Terminator]

So after the Oh signing is there anything else the Jays will do? I assume more starting pitching and relief pitching fodder. Could see another major league reliever perhaps. Would love to see Carlos Ruiz brought in on a major league minimum deal but I don't think it will happen.

[glory]

I could see them adding another reliever, maybe one with a starting background who can be more of a long man. They seem to really want to stack up Buffalo, so I could see them starting all their optionable relievers there and calling them up when a need arises.

 

Other than that, I think they are done.

[Candy Maldonado]

[Jonn]

 

My favourite transaction of the off-season. Bye Zeke!

[Orgfiller]

My favourite transaction of the off-season. Bye Zeke!

 

I don't mean to tell you how to enjoy the game or whatever, but objectively the best move this offseason was Goins being non-tendered and then him signing with the Royals.

[Terminator]

 

I thought it might be Dermody but this makes a lot of sense. Could spur on a trade and if not we save the majority of Zeke's salary. Zeke doesn't have options and we have a lot of OFers who are going to be playing in Buffalo with options.

[Jonn]

I don't mean to tell you how to enjoy the game or whatever, but objectively the best move this offseason was Goins being non-tendered and then him signing with the Royals.

 

They are both pretty sweet to be honest. I am just glad they are both gone. We don't have to watch Zeke play Outfield anymore and don't have to watch Goins swing a bat.

[Abomination]

 

This deal just got even better!

[P2F]

Did anyone post this article? It's a pretty in-depth analysis of Joe Biagini's repertoire by Nick Pollack of Pitcher List/FanGraphs.

 

https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/pitcher-spotlight-the-best-case-scenario-for-joe-biagini/

[THANOS]

Did anyone post this article? It's a pretty in-depth analysis of Joe Biagini's repertoire by Nick Pollack of Pitcher List/FanGraphs.

 

https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/pitcher-spotlight-the-best-case-scenario-for-joe-biagini/

 

Thanks for posting. I never realised how good his CH was or how awful his Cutter was for that matter.

[CraigG]

Stroman injured already?

[Todd]

Jays should find a way to bring in one more starter and reliever and possible a backup catcher.

Marcus Stroman is all ready being shut down. Still a lot of good starting free agents out they. And

maybe moving Stroman or Sanchez into the pen because of heath issues.

[BlueRocky]

Stroman injured already?

 

Wrap it up.

Call St Louis

[Deadpool]

And maybe moving Stroman or Sanchez into the pen because of heath issues.

 

This is weak, even for you Todd.

[Spanky99]

Interesting... so Siddall's taking Zaun's job?

 

[John_Havok]

Good. Might be nice to hear intelligent insight rather than mumbly ranting about stuff that hasn't been relevant in 15 years

[devo]

If only they could get rid of Barker too...

[nmrch]

Good. Might be nice to hear intelligent insight rather than mumbly ranting about stuff that hasn't been relevant in 15 years

 

Really? I've always thought Siddall is worse than Zaun

[Jonn]

I don't mind Siddall.... I love Cliff Floyd.... but f*** Kevin Barker.

[Muck Bartinez]

If only they could get rid of Barker too...

 

Where's #MeToo when you really need it?

[The Iceman]

Barker is very entertaining but i will miss Zaun. Siddall too dry/nice for my tastes.

[Jonn]

Barker is very entertaining but i will miss Zaun. Siddall too dry/nice for my tastes.

 

I really hope you're trolling.

[Pinkfloid]

Hey I dislike Barker as much as the next guy but I've softened my dislike of Wilner over the years so perhaps Barker can improve as well.

[John_Havok]

Hey I dislike Barker as much as the next guy but I've softened my dislike of Wilner over the years so perhaps Barker can improve as well.

 

In his favour he has nowhere to go but up.

[CrackerJack]

I'd rather hear Siddal on the radio or in the broadcast booth (instead of Tabler.) I rarely ever see Blue Jays Central since i'm usually either at the game or watching on MLBTV.

[Spanky99]

I'd rather hear Siddal on the radio or in the broadcast booth (instead of Tabler.) I rarely ever see Blue Jays Central since i'm usually either at the game or watching on MLBTV.

 

Siddall would rather the promotion, money, lol.