Who is the best OF on the Jays roster?

[Terminator]

25-man roster only.

[Bobthe4th]

Right now it’s Pillar.

[Deadpool]

I picked Pillar, in the assumption that we're talking right now, and not counting future value.

 

I would also have picked Alford if it was the full 40 man.

[Terminator]

I think you could make the case for any of them other than Pearce who is also a good player. Pillar seems like the correct choice at first but he only had 1.9 WAR last season. Wasn't much better the year before that. Tough call IMO.

[Bobthe4th]

I think you could make the case for any of them other than Pearce who is also a good player. Pillar seems like the correct choice at first but he only had 1.9 WAR last season. Wasn't much better the year before that. Tough call IMO.

 

TBF all the others put together only totalled 2.5 WAR in 2017.

[BTS]

Pillar

[Spanky99]

25-man roster only.

 

So right now? It's Pillar not even close.

[burlingtonbandit]

Toss up between Pillar and Grichuk if talking talent level.

[Terminator]

So right now? It's Pillar not even close.

 

Granderson has out WAR'd Pillar in every single year since Pillar's debut in 2013 and Steamer projects that he'll do it on a per game basis again this year.

[Terminator]

TBF all the others put together only totalled 2.5 WAR in 2017.

 

According to what? Fangraphs has Grandy with a 2.1 WAR last year. Grichuk had 1.4. Teoscar had a half win in 27 games. Pearce struggled with .1 due to his poor defense.

[Brownie19]

So right now? It's Pillar not even close.

 

Granderson has posted a higher WAR than Pillar every single season he's been in the bigs (even when Pillar was good in 2015). He's old and declining, but Pillar's also declining in the 1 area he provides value.

 

Edit - ah f*** Term, you beat me to it. You get the thanks.

[John_Havok]

If we are talking highest floor.... Pillar

Highest present value.....Pillar due to that floor

Highest ceiling.... I could probably be swayed for arguments for either Grichuk or Hernandez

[Brownie19]

According to what? Fangraphs has Grandy with a 2.1 WAR last year. Grichuk had 1.4. Teoscar had a half win in 27 games. Pearce struggled with .1 due to his poor defense.

 

I think he means all the OFers (excluding Pillar) add up to 2.5. I was also confused and about to post the same thing.

[Terminator]

I think he means all the OFers (excluding Pillar) add up to 2.5. I was also confused and about to post the same thing.

 

But they don't add up to 2.5. Grandy and Grichuk alone add up to 3.5. Grandy himself out WAR'd Pillar.

[Grant77]

I went with Pillar for now. Pretty tough call actually.

[SpeedyGose]

I'm a little surprised at the lack of love for Grandy in this thread. He is easily the best OF currently IMO. His worst season batting season of his career is better than Pillar's best not to mention Pillar's defense is dropping off as he's aging.

[Terminator]

I'm a little surprised at the lack of love for Grandy in this thread. He is easily the best OF currently IMO. His worst season batting season of his career is better than Pillar's best not to mention Pillar's defense is dropping off as he's aging.

 

Yeah this poll proves he's the most underrated OF IMO. I think any of Pillar, Teoscar or Granderson would be good choices. If someone wanted to make the argument for Grichuk I think they could and I expect when Boxy logs in that Pearce will finally get a vote.

[Boxcar]

I went with Pearce because I'm a fan of telling the truth

 

E: Lmfao I totally didn't see that post before I voted

[AledmysDiaz]

Neither Granderson or Pearce are outfielders anymore. You may put them there because you want the bat in the lineup, but these are virtual DHs

[bones10]

f*** it Hernandez hype train

[Spanky99]

Granderson has out WAR'd Pillar in every single year since Pillar's debut in 2013 and Steamer projects that he'll do it on a per game basis again this year.

 

I thought this was about right now? Pillar's a better player now over a platoon player, imo. Grandy's a great piece, don't get me wrong, if you want to add the full platoon, than it would be LF. Also, on reflection this is closer than I assumed.

Edited April 19, 2018 by Spanky99

[Spanky99]

Neither Granderson or Pearce are outfielders anymore. You may put them there because you want the bat in the lineup, but these are virtual DHs

 

What's wrong with Grandy's D?

[Brownie19]

What's wrong with Grandy's D?

 

He dropped a ball on opening day Spank. Therefore casuals think he sucks.

[JaysAllMighty]

Pillar makes unbelievable plays, he is a spectacular CF, covering extra ground left and right.

[Bobthe4th]

According to what? Fangraphs has Grandy with a 2.1 WAR last year. Grichuk had 1.4. Teoscar had a half win in 27 games. Pearce struggled with .1 due to his poor defense.

 

Haha, I don't know where the hell I got that from then. Suffice to say none of the 5 is a superstar.

[Jimcanuck]

Grandy for me. By August everyone will agree to this.

[Bobthe4th]

Grandy for me. By August everyone will agree to this.

 

I may not be able to add up, but you’re the dumb one in this thread!

[Jimcanuck]

I may not be able to add up, but you’re the dumb one in this thread!

 

Grandy has a higher WAR than Pillar every year of Pillar's career. What makes you think this year will be any different?

[Bobthe4th]

Grandy has a higher WAR than Pillar every year of Pillar's career. What makes you think this year will be any different?

 

As usual it’s not necessarily your opinion that is dumb, it’s your arrogance. I guarantee that not “everyone will agree” with you.

[Jimcanuck]

As usual it’s not necessarily your opinion that is dumb, it’s your arrogance. I guarantee that not “everyone will agree” with you.

 

ah that is there as a joke / being flippant

 

relax