2018 Spring Training Thread

[Abomination]

The best part of that might be Sanchez, and considering the days the other guys had, that's saying something.

[Jonn]

 

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As if #BlueJays fans weren't already excited enough about these guys ...

Vlad Guerrero Jr: 4-5, 2 R

Bo Bichette: 2-3, 2 RBI, R, SB

Anthony Alford: 3-4, 3B, 2 2B, 3 R, RBI

@MLB #SpringTraining debuts for Vlad & Bo.

@BlueJays Top 30: http://atmlb.com/2HQx4G3

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXyxDENVwAAHWc-.jpg

 

The future is so bright. FeelsGoodMan

[Jimcanuck]

need to trade JD for prospects to complement the big 3, sign Moose for 3B and DH when Vlad comes up

[TBJ12]

need to trade JD for prospects to complement the big 3, sign Moose for 3B and DH when Vlad comes up

 

No thanks.

[Jimcanuck]

No thanks.

 

whats the reason

[Abomination]

need to trade JD for prospects to complement the big 3, sign Moose for 3B and DH when Vlad comes up

 

It seemed that teams weren't paying much for players this offseason period, whether trade or FA. I don't think we would have gotten that much, maybe not even the equivalent of compensation.

[Jimcanuck]

It seemed that teams weren't paying much for players this offseason period, whether trade or FA. I don't think we would have gotten that much, maybe not even the equivalent of compensation.

 

for middle class players yes, not so much for the elite guys

[Daniel Labude]

need to trade JD for prospects to complement the big 3, sign Moose for 3B and DH when Vlad comes up

 

Sign Donaldson long term, dump Morales after the year, move Smoak to DH and Vlad Jr to 1B

[Abomination]

for middle class players yes, not so much for the elite guys

 

Who exactly? Ozuna would be the closest (but he had 2 years left instead of 1, which is a big difference), and he basically brought a top 70 prospect and a wildcard. Cutch brought a reliever and a wildcard (and int cap money). All the other interesting guys had considerable control remaining.

[TBJ12]

whats the reason

 

Why dump a bunch of cash on Moose if your trading JD?

[Jimcanuck]

Why dump a bunch of cash on Moose if your trading JD?

 

OK so trade JD alone for prospects, find some filler for 3B then

 

With the FA market pricing this, it makes some sense to tap into it, as others have pointed out

[Jimcanuck]

Who exactly? Ozuna would be the closest (but he had 2 years left instead of 1, which is a big difference), and he basically brought a top 70 prospect and a wildcard. Cutch brought a reliever and a wildcard (and int cap money). All the other interesting guys had considerable control remaining.

 

You referred to trade and FA, my comment had more to do with FA.... the elite guys are getting paid still, the middle guys, not so much

 

But yes, see your point in MLB in general has lowered their valuation of FA or close to FA guys compared to 'spects and guys with years of control

[Deadpool]

 

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As if #BlueJays fans weren't already excited enough about these guys ...

Vlad Guerrero Jr: 4-5, 2 R

Bo Bichette: 2-3, 2 RBI, R, SB

Anthony Alford: 3-4, 3B, 2 2B, 3 R, RBI

@MLB #SpringTraining debuts for Vlad & Bo.

@BlueJays Top 30: http://atmlb.com/2HQx4G3

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXyxDENVwAAHWc-.jpg

 

I can't be the only one who thinks that Alford looks like Terry Crews, can I?

[Spanky99]

Can't wait to hit Sarasota for the game tomorrow!!!

 

Nice time to hit up a game, lol. I'm jelly!

[Spanky99]

 

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Vlad Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette make their major-league spring training debuts with the Blue Jays in Sarasota today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXxKNcVVwAAgBgT.jpg

 

Figures I miss this one... wasn't on MLB.TV either, bastards! *shakes fist*

[burlingtonbandit]

You referred to trade and FA, my comment had more to do with FA.... the elite guys are getting paid still, the middle guys, not so much

 

But yes, see your point in MLB in general has lowered their valuation of FA or close to FA guys compared to 'spects and guys with years of control

 

Justin Turner and EE didn't get paid that much relatively speaking.

[Spanky99]

Awesome game so far

 

Got to see Vlad Jr up close

 

Met Brownie19, great guy

 

Got my picture taken with Gibby!

 

Sanchez looking good

 

Awesome!

[Spanky99]

 

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As if #BlueJays fans weren't already excited enough about these guys ...

Vlad Guerrero Jr: 4-5, 2 R

Bo Bichette: 2-3, 2 RBI, R, SB

Anthony Alford: 3-4, 3B, 2 2B, 3 R, RBI

@MLB #SpringTraining debuts for Vlad & Bo.

@BlueJays Top 30: http://atmlb.com/2HQx4G3

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXyxDENVwAAHWc-.jpg

 

You're the real MVP today, jerb! 4 scoreless innings from Gurrieri/Tepera and Loup, again.

 

Everything's coming up Milhouse!

 

[Spanky99]

whats the reason

 

Yer dumn.

[Spanky99]

I can't be the only one who thinks that Alford looks like Terry Crews, can I?

 

Hah... I can see it.

[Jimcanuck]

Yer dumn.

 

nah, i want to see another WS for toronto

[Spanky99]

nah, i want to see another WS for toronto

 

Same.

[Brownie19]

Was hoping Alford would get another AB going for the cycle

 

I feel like you don't know how the cycle works...

[Brownie19]

Awesome game so far

 

Got to see Vlad Jr up close

 

Met Brownie19, great guy

 

Got my picture taken with Gibby!

 

Sanchez looking good

 

It was a fantastic game. G-Snarls - you're a true gentleman and I appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you and your fiance. She sure seems like a keeper (based on the fact that she's attractive and loves baseball).

 

Watching the future of the Blue Jays dominate was truly bliss. My son's got 3 autograph's, include Bo's. That's a keeper for the mantle! Man - I love baseball.

[G-Snarls]

It was a fantastic game. G-Snarls - you're a true gentleman and I appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you and your fiance. She sure seems like a keeper (based on the fact that she's attractive and loves baseball).

 

Watching the future of the Blue Jays dominate was truly bliss. My son's got 3 autograph's, include Bo's. That's a keeper for the mantle! Man - I love baseball.

 

 

Never thought I'd post another personal pic on this MB but it's too funny not to share

 

Actual conversation during this picture

 

G-Snarls: "John, thanks for the picture, I'm a big fan"

 

Gibby: "You're welcome. Watch out though, I don't wanna make you look bad in it"

 

G-Snarls: "Yeah, weren't you named sexiest manager in the MLB last year or somthing?"

 

Gibby: "Get out of here" laughing

 

True story

[CraigG]

I can't be the only one who thinks that Alford looks like Terry Crews, can I?

 

This sounds racist to me, they look nothing alike other then the fact that they're both dark skinned black.

[Spanky99]

lol... Gibby's the best! Well done guys! Also... WTF??? ^^^

[CraigG]

Bo Bichette's swing looks amazing already

[G-Snarls]

Bo Bichette's swing looks amazing already

 

I had no idea he was so small

 

But he's quick and yes his swing is polished

[Jimcanuck]

I had no idea he was so small

 

But he's quick and yes his swing is polished

 

Vlad #1, Bo #2 this time next year