General 2018 Blue Jays Discussion Thread

[Spanky99]

Is Gift any better than Goins?

 

Cut from the same ilk, really. Ngoepe is 1.3 Million cheaper though, that's basically Oh's contract.

[glory]

Its not like Gift or Danny Espinsoa were going to play that much. Probably the smart move just to roll with Gift so it doesn't force you to make a 40-man move that you don't want to make.

 

If Diaz sucks again, especially on defence, then Gift will play a lot.

 

Epinosa probably sucks now too but at least he has a track record of actually being productive.

[glory]

Is Gift any better than Goins?

 

Worse bat, probably better defence (i'm assuming).

[Spanky99]

If Diaz sucks again, especially on defence, then Gift will play a lot.

 

Epinosa probably sucks now too but at least he has a track record of actually being productive.

 

Solarte?

[BTS]

So I guess we're looking at:

 

- Biagini, Mayza, Alford, Pompey, and Hernandez optioned

- Clippard and Axford added to the 25-man

- Tulo to 60-day DL

[AledmysDiaz]

So I guess we're looking at:

 

- Biagini, Mayza, Alford, Pompey, and Hernandez optioned

- Clippard and Axford added to the 25-man

- Tulo to 60-day DL

 

Yep. Don't think there are any surprises here.

 

That's a pretty good group of depth being sent to AAA.

[glory]

Solarte?

 

Gibby said he wouldn't be playing much short, but hell, if he's as good defensively there as Diaz, then might as well try it (if Diaz doesn't bounce back).

[Spanky99]

Gibby said he wouldn't be playing much short, but hell, if he's as good defensively there as Diaz, then might as well try it (if Diaz doesn't bounce back).

 

Of course, those guys will be getting the majority of the AB's, not Gift.

[Spanky99]

So I guess we're looking at:

 

- Biagini, Mayza, Alford, Pompey, and Hernandez optioned

- Clippard and Axford added to the 25-man

- Tulo to 60-day DL

 

Gibby's still juggling the Barnes or Mayza. And waiting to hear from the DR on Tulo.

[bendera3]

Gibby's still juggling the Barnes or Mayza. And waiting to hear from the DR on Tulo.

 

I would have preferred either of those to to Axford. At least those 2 have upside.

[BTS]

Gibby's still juggling the Barnes or Mayza. And waiting to hear from the DR on Tulo.

 

Mayza probably makes a bit more sense given that Loup would be the only lefty if he's sent down.

[Sorrow]

So I guess we're looking at:

 

- Biagini, Mayza, Alford, Pompey, and Hernandez optioned

- Clippard and Axford added to the 25-man

- Tulo to 60-day DL

 

Should be a fun AAA outfield with Pompey, Alford and Hernandez playing as long as Pompey isn't dead.

[Jonn]

I would have to think they are going to trade an Outfielder at some point soon. Just to many players for so many spots.

[Orgfiller]

Should be a fun AAA outfield with Pompey, Alford and Hernandez playing as long as Pompey isn't dead.

 

Doesn't Pompey already have wrist issues this year?

[saskjayfan]

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/j-p-arencibia-joins-yahoo-canada-sports-blue-jays-coverage-195131262.html

[Spanky99]

Mayza probably makes a bit more sense given that Loup would be the only lefty if he's sent down.

 

Yeah agreed, plus he's been electric from what I saw last year and this spring.

[Spanky99]

I would have preferred either of those to to Axford. At least those 2 have upside.

 

Options, bruh! I don't think Axford has a long leash, if he s***'s the bed.

[Spanky99]

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/j-p-arencibia-joins-yahoo-canada-sports-blue-jays-coverage-195131262.html

 

So Arencibia's joining Yahoo Canada, lol... who cares, people sweating over nothing.

[bzapple]

So Arencibia's joining Yahoo Canada, lol... who cares, people sweating over nothing.

 

Well at least he's playing to his strengths and doing video content. I was worried they'd have him writing things.

[Terminator]

So Arencibia's joining Yahoo Canada, lol... who cares, people sweating over nothing.

 

That show sounds terrible. I couldn't even get through his twitter video where he announces it.

[Spanky99]

That show sounds terrible. I couldn't even get through his twitter video where he announces it.

 

lol... Right?

[AledmysDiaz]

If we know anything about JPA, his first week on the job will be really really good.

[jerb]

 

Shi Davidi‏

Verified account

@ShiDavidi

 

#BlueJays reveal uniform numbers for John Axford (77) and Tyler Clippard (36), which is first official confirmation they’ve made the team. Two 40-man moves will be needed to get them on roster.

[Grant77]

https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/investigations/2018/03/29/jays-get-a-cut-from-online-scalpers.html

[Jimcanuck]

https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/investigations/2018/03/29/jays-get-a-cut-from-online-scalpers.html

 

Published on opening day, no less

[jays4life19]

Someone start the GDT

[mphenhef]

https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/investigations/2018/03/29/jays-get-a-cut-from-online-scalpers.html

 

This whole article was ridiculous to me. Was anyone really naive enough to believe that the teams were not getting come kind of compensation from StubHub when the announcements were initially made? Did they really think the clubs were doing it out of the kindness of their hearts?

 

The big benefit to that deal for consumers is you can buy a second hand ticket and be confident you are getting a valid ticket. That's a big win even if you are paying above face value. Honestly, the tickets sell for two times face value. The team could just charge that for those tickets right off the bat as there is the demand there.

[jerb]

 

Ian Hunter‏

Verified account

@BlueJayHunter

 

Ross Atkins announces on @FAN590 that Troy Tulowitzki will start the season on the 60-day DL.

[Cookie]

When do we get to rank these guys based on their faces? I have a new number 1. Sorry, Russ. Also I want to nominate Aaron Sanchez as most improved.

[Governator]

Someone start the GDT

 

 

Who's got opening day track record success?