2018 Spring Training Thread

[Orgfiller]

Loup is a lock for the bullpen - but we only have 4 realistic options (plus maybe Girodo) as lefty relievers so even if Mayza doesn't start in the bullpen he should get a chance at some point (along with Dermody).

 

IMO unless we sign another then Breslow doesn't have to do much in spring training to secure the 2nd lefty role because if he doesn't make it we're down to 3 as he's unlikely to want to play in the minors at this point in his career. Though TBF if he does really suck in ST then we'll likely sign another low cost veteran lefty anyway.

 

The point I'm making is that he'll make the team not just because he's "one of the only lefty relievers", but because he's really good and the bullpen is otherwise garbage outside Osuna.

 

Here's what Abom's projection of the bullpen was back a couple of pages ago:

Osuna

Biagini

Loup

Tepera

Barnes

Mayza

Axford

 

Not that Mayza is the difference maker, but he should easily be there over Axford or any other replacement (Craig Breslow is really bad) and he might be better than Loup.

[Spanky99]

Only the one but I specifically went and targeted him. He's gonna be the next Leone.

 

I'm on Team Mayza too, Org, we spoke of his electric stuff in the GDT's. I really like him.

[Terminator]

I like Abom's predictions.

 

Osuna

Biagini

Loup

Tepera

Barnes

Mayza

Axford

 

I think the bottom 3 could be replaced. I wouldn't mind a guaranteed deal to a good reliever to replace one of them, probably Barnes or Axford. I kind of like Mayza too.

[Bobthe4th]

The point I'm making is that he'll make the team not just because he's "one of the only lefty relievers", but because he's really good and the bullpen is otherwise garbage outside Osuna.

 

Here's what Abom's projection of the bullpen was back a couple of pages ago:

Osuna

Biagini

Loup

Tepera

Barnes

Mayza

Axford

 

Not that Mayza is the difference maker, but he should easily be there over Axford or any other replacement (Craig Breslow is really bad) and he might be better than Loup.

 

Hopefully Mayza is good when he gets his chance, but he’s not guaranteed to be better than Breslow (or anyone else on the roster).

 

It’s efficient roster management to give players without options a chance first when we’ll need multiple relievers over a season.

[Brownie19]

I like Abom's predictions.

 

Osuna

Biagini

Loup

Tepera

Barnes

Mayza

Axford

 

I think the bottom 3 could be replaced. I wouldn't mind a guaranteed deal to a good reliever to replace one of them, probably Barnes or Axford. I kind of like Mayza too.

 

What do we think about Barnes? his 1st half was really good (10.3 K/9, 2.77 BB/9, 3.11 FIP), but he was hot garbage in the 2nd half. Did he wear down? or did hitters adjust? I never really thought of him as being on the bullpen bubble, but overall, he wasn't good last year when you look at the full package.

 

I'd like to see him spin the ball a bit more.

[Spanky99]

What do we think about Barnes? his 1st half was really good (10.3 K/9, 2.77 BB/9, 3.11 FIP), but he was hot garbage in the 2nd half. Did he wear down? or did hitters adjust? I never really thought of him as being on the bullpen bubble, but overall, he wasn't good last year when you look at the full package.

 

I'd like to see him spin the ball a bit more.

 

Relievers buddy, who knows, hopefully 1st half Barnes.

[tazsub3]

Then why sign Granderson who blocks both Hernandez (who was projected to start in RF) and Alford?

 

called depth not a bad thing to have

[Spanky99]

Aww yeah...

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-estrada-alters-routine-revitalize-best-weapon/

[Bobthe4th]

Aww yeah...

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-estrada-alters-routine-revitalize-best-weapon/

 

If Estrada believes he was tipping his changeup last year then with a small adjustment he could improve quite a bit.

 

Our rotation could be really, really good this year (if Sanchez is fit!).

[jerb]

 

Scott Mitchell‏ Verified account

@ScottyMitchTSN

 

Gibbons on Tulo: “I’m not sure when he’ll be ready. We don’t think it’ll be too, too long, but we’ve just got to make sure he’s right. He’s one of our main guys. Really, right now, just see how things develop.”

#BlueJays

[BTS]

 

Scott Mitchell‏ Verified account

@ScottyMitchTSN

 

Gibbons on Tulo: “I’m not sure when he’ll be ready. We don’t think it’ll be too, too long, but we’ve just got to make sure he’s right. He’s one of our main guys. Really, right now, just see how things develop.”

#BlueJays

 

We'll see him in May

[jays4life19]

We'll see him in May of 2019

 

yup

[spats]

Heard from a buddy down in Dunedin who stopped by the complex today. He mentioned that both Tulo and Travis took batting practice today and didn't seem to have any issues....fingers crossed. Can't wait to get down there.

[jerb]

 

 

Ben Nicholson-Smith ‏Verified account

@bnicholsonsmith

 

Troy Tulowitzki says his ankle started feeling better about a month ago. Says he felt good on the field today. Hitting feels normal. Didn't say he'd definitely be ready for opening day--hasn't done much running yet--but said he's progressing #BlueJays

 

Ben Nicholson-Smith‏ Verified account

@bnicholsonsmith

 

Tulowitzki on being ready for opening day: "I definitely want to be out there, but I'm not going to say 'yeah, for sure.' I'm going to take it day by day." #BlueJays

[Krylian]

Over or under?

 

Tulo plays 100 games for the Jays this season?

[Orgfiller]

Lol Tulo

[Jonn]

Over or under?

 

Tulo plays 100 games for the Jays this season?

 

Unfortunately I will comfortably take the under. We just have no reason to be optimistic at this point. At least we have built in depth this year.

[glory]

Over or under?

 

Tulo plays 100 games for the Jays this season?

 

Under. Possibly way under.

[polar bear]

Over or under?

 

Tulo plays 100 games for the Jays this season?

 

Under is the smart answer.

[Boxcar]

We'll see him in May

 

Good. I'm honestly excited for the Diaz era to begin. What happens when Tulo is ready to come back and Diaz is destroying baseballs?

 

Oh, I guess Travis will probably be injured so maybe a moot point.

[bones10]

Over or under?

 

Tulo plays 100 games for the Jays this season?

 

Over under Tulo AND Travis play a combined 100 games?

[G-Snarls]

Over or under?

 

Tulo plays 100 games for the Jays this season?

 

Not starting well

 

[saskjayfan]

Over under Tulo AND Travis play a combined 100 games?

 

over 200

[gruber92]

over 200

 

Hopefully the split will be Travis at 150 and Tulo at 50. If so, we'll have a better shot at a wild card.

[Angrioter]

This team kinda suck: Morales contract, Tulo-Travis-Pearce health, Aaron blisters, Stroman mouth, Pillar bat,

[Bobthe4th]

This team kinda suck: Morales contract

 

2 years at $11.5m AAV - he only needs to be OK to justify the cost, and if he doesn’t improve then eating the last year wouldn’t be crippling for the budget.

 

Tulo-Travis-Pearce health

 

Diaz and Solarte are a pretty good middle infield. Pearce isn’t a vital player.

 

Aaron blisters

 

Agree - this is absolutely key to the season.

 

Stroman mouth

 

Unless it affects the clubhouse (and there isn’t any indication it has so far) then it’s irrelevant.

 

Pillar bat

 

It’d be a bonus if his bat ever improved but he’s been by far our best outfielder for 2 years in a row and likely will be again this year (unless one of the prospects comes through).

[burlingtonbandit]

2 years at $11.5m AAV - he only needs to be OK to justify the cost, and if he doesn’t improve then eating the last year wouldn’t be crippling for the budget.

 

 

 

Diaz and Solarte are a pretty good middle infield. Pearce isn’t a vital player.

 

 

 

Agree - this is absolutely key to the season.

 

 

 

Unless it affects the clubhouse (and there isn’t any indication it has so far) then it’s irrelevant.

 

 

 

It’d be a bonus if his bat ever improved but he’s been by far our best outfielder for 2 years in a row and likely will be again this year (unless one of the prospects comes through).

 

Is that you, Mike Wilner?

[Brownie19]

Is that you, Mike Wilner?

 

are you insinuating that because his answers are logical and factual?

[jerb]

 

Gregor Chisholm‏ Verified account

@gregorMLB

 

Biagini will start the #BlueJays first game of the spring on Friday. Barnes starts Saturday. No, Barnes isn't being stretched out. Just a bullpen day.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

2 years at $11.5m AAV - he only needs to be OK to justify the cost, and if he doesn’t improve then eating the last year wouldn’t be crippling for the budget.

 

 

 

Diaz and Solarte are a pretty good middle infield. Pearce isn’t a vital player.

 

 

 

Agree - this is absolutely key to the season.

 

 

 

Unless it affects the clubhouse (and there isn’t any indication it has so far) then it’s irrelevant.

 

 

 

It’d be a bonus if his bat ever improved but he’s been by far our best outfielder for 2 years in a row and likely will be again this year (unless one of the prospects comes through).

 

I agree with everything here.

 

Man, a healthy Sanchez versus Blister Sanchez may be a 5 win swing...

 

If we have a healthy Travis and Sanchez throughout 2018, I'm going to call it...WS parade.

 

#jk