General 2018 Blue Jays Discussion Thread

[Deadpool]

So, given that Morales hasn't completely sucked for the past month and a bit, is anyone interested in him at the deadline? Obviously we wouldn't get much, but maybe we can swing something like the Liriano deal last year and take back a s*** contract for a better piece?

[LGBJ29]

So, given that Morales hasn't completely sucked for the past month and a bit, is anyone interested in him at the deadline? Obviously we wouldn't get much, but maybe we can swing something like the Liriano deal last year and take back a s*** contract for a better piece?

 

Nah I think he's pretty much guaranteed to stay put. He'd have to go to an AL team in playoff contention (limits his suitors to 6 teams), and each one of those teams have a better DH than Morales. Even if one of them suffered a season ending injury from now until the deadline they are still more likely to promote from within than to give up anything valuable for Morales or take on his contract.

[Spanky99]

So, given that Morales hasn't completely sucked for the past month and a bit, is anyone interested in him at the deadline? Obviously we wouldn't get much, but maybe we can swing something like the Liriano deal last year and take back a s*** contract for a better piece?

 

See what 2 months of Machado got, Jay's are f***ed.

[Banned.]

Gotta get rid of Pillar, his defense is going to decline even more when he stops laying out

[Sorrow]

Any idea on call ups now that Pillar and Gurriel are out? I can't imagine they'll run as many arms as they have with a super short bench.

[Spanky99]

Gotta get rid of Pillar, his defense is going to decline even more when he stops laying out

 

You know he almost died, last time he laid out for a ball, and he's done for 2 months, did you see what Machado just took?

[Spanky99]

Any idea on call ups now that Pillar and Gurriel are out? I can't imagine they'll run as many arms as they have with a super short bench.

 

Who cares at this point.

[Laika]

Any idea on call ups now that Pillar and Gurriel are out? I can't imagine they'll run as many arms as they have with a super short bench.

 

Everyone in Buffalo kind of sucks. I'm guessing we'll see Urshela again. Is Pompey healthy?

[Slade]

Any idea on call ups now that Pillar and Gurriel are out? I can't imagine they'll run as many arms as they have with a super short bench.

 

Alford and Pompey already on the 40 man but they suck. Probably just going to stick with Smith Jr in the OF and maybe call up Urena.

 

 

Jonathan Davis is an option but Pillar would have to get moved to the 60 day DL or someone like Rowley gets DFA'd.

[Bobthe4th]

Any idea on call ups now that Pillar and Gurriel are out? I can't imagine they'll run as many arms as they have with a super short bench.

 

Vlad and Bo obviously /s

 

As long as he doesn't show any signs of after effects, Gurriel will be back at the weekend anyway. Call up a reliever for Pillar and give Smith Jr a run in the team - he could be the 4th outfielder next year.

[Bobthe4th]

Who cares at this point.

 

If you've given up there really is no hope......

 

We can still prepare for next year and give more prospects / players with uncertain roles some playing time.

[Brownie19]

DSJ seems like one of those guys who could have a lot of untapped potential if he's reconstruct his swing.

 

He has an advanced approach at that plate + doesn't strike out a lot. I don't care enough to check, but does he have good exit velocity and barrel numbers?

[Spanky99]

If you've given up there really is no hope......

 

We can still prepare for next year and give more prospects / players with uncertain roles some playing time.

 

I mean it's just a 4th Of, who's it going to be Pompey?

[Spanky99]

DSJ seems like one of those guys who could have a lot of untapped potential if he's reconstruct his swing.

 

He has an advanced approach at that plate + doesn't strike out a lot. I don't care enough to check, but does he have good exit velocity and barrel numbers?

 

He's already up, he'll play.

[Bobthe4th]

I mean it's just a 4th Of, who's it going to be Pompey?

 

At this point Pompey is a DFA candidate next year when he's out of options, I've basically given up on him. I prefer DSJ for that role personally.

[Spanky99]

At this point Pompey is a DFA candidate next year when he's out of options, I've basically given up on him. I prefer DSJ for that role personally.

 

Huh? DSJ is already up, Gurriel is on the DL, it's going to be Pompey or who? Urshela?

[Krylian]

I was shocked that Pompey was on the roster at any point this year. I thought after 2016 we'd never see him in a Jays uniform again.

 

But ya, he has no future here...or possibly anywhere really.

[Bobthe4th]

Huh? DSJ is already up, Gurriel is on the DL, it's going to be Pompey or who? Urshela?

 

Thought you talking about next season. As I said above, for now just call up a reliever, we already have enough outfielders.

[Spanky99]

Thought you talking about next season. As I said above, for now just call up a reliever, we already have enough outfielders.

 

Oh, why a reliever now?

[Bobthe4th]

I was shocked that Pompey was on the roster at any point this year. I thought after 2016 we'd never see him in a Jays uniform again.

 

But ya, he has no future here...or possibly anywhere really.

 

Yeah it’s a shame really, maybe his brother will be more successful with Miami.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

At this point Pompey is a DFA candidate next year when he's out of options, I've basically given up on him. I prefer DSJ for that role personally.

 

I think one of those guys will thrive to become an everyday 2-3 WAR OF.

[L54]

I think one of those guys will thrive to become an everyday 2-3 WAR OF.

 

I like your optimism, but I don’t think that’s likely at all

[SaskJaysFan_2]

I like your optimism, but I don’t think that’s likely at all

 

Because they are B prospects, IMO, and since this season (and next likely) are lost, Pillar is hurt, etc., etc., I would like to give these two guys an extended look at the MLB level. The rest of the season.

[Grant77]

https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/amp/mlb/news/mlb-baltimore-orioles-stuck-in-elevator-adam-jones-chris/k8tko4ave77m1bi0rrjm9guml

[5ToolPhenom]

Bob McCown rips Shapiro and Atkins during the last 18 minutes of the Friday show

 

https://www.sportsnet.ca/590/prime-time-sports/

 

Bob-Cat also says that Marcus Stroman is a "complete nutcase" and a total punk. Seems like he might be referring to some inside intel or somethng.

 

f***, it sure has been a disappointing year, eh boys?

[Laika]

Bob McCown rips Shapiro and Atkins during the last 18 minutes of the Friday show

 

https://www.sportsnet.ca/590/prime-time-sports/

 

Bob-Cat also says that Marcus Stroman is a "complete nutcase" and a total punk. Seems like he might be referring to some inside intel or somethng.

 

f***, it sure has been a disappointing year, eh boys?

 

Bob McCown needs to f***ing retiiiiiirrrreeeeeeeee bitch

[Krylian]

Bob McCown rips Shapiro and Atkins during the last 18 minutes of the Friday show

 

https://www.sportsnet.ca/590/prime-time-sports/

 

Bob-Cat also says that Marcus Stroman is a "complete nutcase" and a total punk. Seems like he might be referring to some inside intel or somethng.

 

f***, it sure has been a disappointing year, eh boys?

 

I don't think he really ripped Shatkins that much. More questioned the direction and vision and doesn't like how secretive they always are.

 

The Stroman thing is bang on. He's a s*** show off the field.

[Olerud363]

Alford and Pompey already on the 40 man but they suck. Probably just going to stick with Smith Jr in the OF and maybe call up Urena.

 

 

Jonathan Davis is an option but Pillar would have to get moved to the 60 day DL or someone like Rowley gets DFA'd.

 

Alford sucks this year only. Pompey doesn't suck but plays 50 games a year if that.

[FrozenRopes]

Stro beats the worst team in baseball and some think that game was a turning point for him.

[Jonn]

They can't wait until they can trade Stroman. Problem is he needs to pitch well first. I would love if he was moved at the Deadline. Rockies seem like a fit.