General 2018 Blue Jays Discussion Thread

[Slade]

Seems like a sure thing that Gibby and most of his staff are axed in the offseason if not some point this season.

 

I hope they are looking to buy more pitching but not dumpster dive for guys like Chatwood and Garcia again. They can do the same stuff for the bullpen with reclaimation projects and give some of the arms we have in the system a shot to go along with Tepera, Barnes, Biagini and Giles.

 

Some moves have to happen to remove the log jam in the infield which probably leaves Solarte out either in trade or decline the option.

 

That's about it and run with the prospects when needed.

[LGBJ29]

Seems like a sure thing that Gibby and most of his staff are axed in the offseason if not some point this season.

 

I hope they are looking to buy more pitching but not dumpster dive for guys like Chatwood and Garcia again. They can do the same stuff for the bullpen with reclaimation projects and give some of the arms we have in the system a shot to go along with Tepera, Barnes, Biagini and Giles.

 

Some moves have to happen to remove the log jam in the infield which probably leaves Solarte out either in trade or decline the option.

 

That's about it and run with the prospects when needed.

 

I haven't seen any indication they'd be looking to axe Gibby. They've had their chance to do that multiple times and chose to stick with him. I can't imagine they expected him to succeed with this roster.

[Brownie19]

I haven't seen any indication they'd be looking to axe Gibby. They've had their chance to do that multiple times and chose to stick with him. I can't imagine they expected him to succeed with this roster.

 

Blair was talking about this today at lunch. Him and Barker (the 2 most insightful guys in baseball) were suggesting Gibby and his staff will be gone - even indicating that Gibby's suggested he knows he won't be back. They thought there's a chance that Gibby is fired before the season is out and Hale takes over as interim manager.

[Bobthe4th]

Blair was talking about this today at lunch. Him and Barker (the 2 most insightful guys in baseball) were suggesting Gibby and his staff will be gone - even indicating that Gibby's suggested he knows he won't be back. They thought there's a chance that Gibby is fired before the season is out and Hale takes over as interim manager.

 

Eric Wedge is surely the man who'd take over in that unlikely scenario.

 

Though I wouldn't be surprised if Gibby leaves in the offseason.

[Sammy225]

Eric Wedge is surely the man who'd take over in that unlikely scenario.

 

Though I wouldn't be surprised if Gibby leaves in the offseason.

 

Under no circumstances do i want to see Wedge the manager of this club.....

[Bobthe4th]

Under no circumstances do i want to see Wedge the manager of this club.....

 

I think the majority will agree with you plus will want Gibby to stay, but Wedge was brought in by the current front office and has experience so seems the obvious choice for them to make if an interim guy was needed.

[Jonn]

I think the majority will agree with you plus will want Gibby to stay, but Wedge was brought in by the current front office and has experience so seems the obvious choice for them to make if an interim guy was needed.

 

Gibbons has nothing to do with the clubs lack of success. This team doesn't have a performance issue it has a talent issue. I get annoyed at Gibbons bullpen usage at times but he also heads into most games with 3 or 4 relievers unavailable. I actually feel the Jays haven't used the shuttle to Buffalo enough this season. And some of these pitchers need to be DFA'd or punted to the moon quicker.

[Bobthe4th]

Gibbons has nothing to do with the clubs lack of success. This team doesn't have a performance issue it has a talent issue. I get annoyed at Gibbons bullpen usage at times but he also heads into most games with 3 or 4 relievers unavailable. I actually feel the Jays haven't used the shuttle to Buffalo enough this season. And some of these pitchers need to be DFA'd or punted to the moon quicker.

 

I agree totally. I still wouldn’t be surprised to see him be let go in the offseason, but I would be disappointed.

 

TBF I thought one of the first things Shatkins would do is hire their own man.

[Jonn]

I agree totally. I still wouldn’t be surprised to see him be let go in the offseason, but I would be disappointed.

 

TBF I thought one of the first things Shatkins would do is hire their own man.

 

Sometimes you realise the guy you already have in place is better than anyone you can replace him with. Gibbons really has the perfect temperament for Baseball players today. And he absolutely knows what hes doing.

[Sammy225]

I always say that a Manager in baseball maybe wins/loses you 3 games and that having a manager that players want to play for is more important in this sport then lets say football or basketball and hockey where there is different ways to run your offense or defense.

 

I could completely out of touch on this but that is firmly my belief.

[Effit]

with Tulo's corpse still being paid 20 million

 

I lol’d for like 5 minutes

[Jonn]

Blue Jays still have not named a starter for tomorrow. You would think with SRF pitching today for the Biston he would have lined up perfectly to start a Thursday night game in Seattle. Obviously that didn't happen and SRF pitched decently for the Bisons.

[Krylian]

Blue Jays still have not named a starter for tomorrow. You would think with SRF pitching today for the Biston he would have lined up perfectly to start a Thursday night game in Seattle. Obviously that didn't happen and SRF pitched decently for the Bisons.

 

Can't start that clock.

[Spoonovic]

Can't start that clock.

 

Yep

[Spoonovic]

So, Tulo, JD, Martin and Morales are being mentors. Thanks a lot of expensive mentoring!

 

Will Tulo every play again? Is he working out? Why was JD moved to the 60?

 

Moving Josh Donaldson to the 60 day DL is not significant as he already has missed 60 days. Hes still expected to return in mid to late August.

[flafson]

Hutchison opted out of his deal with the Dodgers, I suggest we bring him back and he wants to prove himself in the majors, win-win.

[Carlos Danger]

Clippard is our starting pitcher tonight vs King Felix.

 

I hope he actually does well for once and we can trade him lickity split!

[Jonn]

Hutchison opted out of his deal with the Dodgers, I suggest we bring him back and he wants to prove himself in the majors, win-win.

 

Yea I was thinking hes a fit here as well. We could offer him a starting 5 spot right away and he probably would be decent. At least better than some of our other options.

[Brownie19]

Hutchison opted out of his deal with the Dodgers, I suggest we bring him back and he wants to prove himself in the majors, win-win.

 

I remember meeting AA at a party and he asked everyone who they thought his favourite prospect was in the Jays system. Drew Hutchinson was my answer. The correct answer was Aaron Sanchez.

 

That night I gave away a David Cooper signed baseball as my secret santa gift. Nobody recognized the autograph, nor found my gift to be funny, but someone brought samosas, so it was a good time.

[Terminator]

I remember meeting AA at a party and he asked everyone who they thought his favourite prospect was in the Jays system. Drew Hutchinson was my answer. The correct answer was Aaron Sanchez.

 

That night I gave away a David Cooper signed baseball as my secret santa gift. Nobody recognized the autograph, nor found my gift to be funny, but someone brought samosas, so it was a good time.

 

This seems like the kind of party that AA would be at.

[BTS]

I remember meeting AA at a party and he asked everyone who they thought his favourite prospect was in the Jays system. Drew Hutchinson was my answer. The correct answer was Aaron Sanchez.

 

That night I gave away a David Cooper signed baseball as my secret santa gift. Nobody recognized the autograph, nor found my gift to be funny, but someone brought samosas, so it was a good time.

 

^

 

This guy does NOT party hard

[P2F]

^

 

This guy does NOT party hard

 

I couldn't resist:

 

[Brownie19]

This seems like the kind of party that AA would be at.

 

^

 

This guy does NOT party hard

 

It's true, it's true. It was at Tinnish's house. It was a potluck.

[TheHurl]

This seems like the kind of party that AA would be at.

 

Because there were Samosas?

[Terminator]

Because there were Samosas?

 

I had to look up what those are but yes. I could see him sitting their making everyone answer his lame guessing game while sipping on some wine and stuffing his face with snacks. He of course wore a sweater the whole time. On Monday he told everyone at the office that he partied over the weekend.

[Brownie19]

I had to look up what those are but yes. I could see him sitting their making everyone answer his lame guessing game while sipping on some wine and stuffing his face with snacks. He of course wore a sweater the whole time. On Monday he told everyone at the office that he partied over the weekend.

 

 

It's like you were there. I wore a sweater vest.

[Terminator]

 

It's like you were there. I wore a sweater vest.

 

I make no judgments. We've all been there.

[Bobthe4th]

[SaskJaysFan_2]

Drew Hutchinson has shaken free again. This armchair GM would sign him in a heartbeat.

 

Hutchinson > Clippard as a SP

[Bobthe4th]

Drew Hutchinson has shaken free again. This armchair GM would sign him in a heartbeat.

 

Hutchinson > Clippard as a SP

 

Carlos Ramirez has just been dfa by the A’s, I’d much rather sign him.