General 2019 Blue Jays Discussion Thread

[Bobthe4th]

They seem to want to keep Morales around for his presents, but they might as well make him a bench guy and go with Hernandez at DH while platooning McKinney and Pompey in left. At least the right players will be getting AB's. We really don't need to see Morales playing everyday.

 

Pretty pointless having a DH on the bench.

 

Though there is more chance he’s dfa late in the season. Suspect ownership wouldn’t sanction Tulo, Martin and Morales write offs all at the same time.

[WryNGinger]

Who is your pick for "surprise/underdog" player of the year? I ask because I think Drury has a chance to have a really good bounceback year.

[glory]

Pretty pointless having a DH on the bench.

 

Though there is more chance he’s dfa late in the season. Suspect ownership wouldn’t sanction Tulo, Martin and Morales write offs all at the same time.

 

Yeah Morales should be DFA but they want to keep him so benching him would be the best solution. He won't have any value besides being a pinch hitter and occasional DH/1B, but at least in a back up role he would be able to provide whatever vetrin presents the team seems to think he can give while letting the younger guys get the PT.

 

Pompey is probably s***, but I'd still prefer to roster him over Morales.

[Krylian]

For sure. My driving skills have improved from playing Need for Speed

 

 

I run over at least 3 hookers every day driving to and from work

[Maico450]

Move Pillar

 

Yeh, trade Pillar for whatever and DFA Morales would both solve some roster problems. We have young replacements for both of these players.

[Terminator]

I'm sure Shatkins fielded offers for Pillar but they just didn't get anything worthwhile. He's a perfectly acceptable starting CF with two years of control left. We can't just give him away, especially just so we can clear a spot for Pompey. And I say this as someone who has been on Pompey's nuts all spring.

[Jimcanuck]

I'm sure Shatkins fielded offers for Pillar but they just didn't get anything worthwhile. He's a very mediocre below average starting CF with two years of control left. We shouldn't just give him away, especially just so we can clear a spot for Pompey. And I say this as someone who has been on Pompey's nuts all spring.

 

ftfy

[Spanky99]

lol @ Jim.

[Terminator]

ftfy

 

2 WAR players don't grow on trees, Jimbo.

[Spanky99]

2 WAR players don't grow on trees, Jimbo.

 

And you certainly don't give them away on the cheap.

[Jimcanuck]

2 WAR players don't grow on trees, Jimbo.

 

mediocre and below average describes Pillar perfectly

 

this is like last offseason debate all over again, except its Pillar instead of Donaldson

[Terminator]

mediocre and below average describes Pillar perfectly

 

So what's Justin Smoak then? He was worse than Pillar last year and is projected to put up less WAR than Pillar by both Zips and Steamer this year. If Pillar is below average then Smoak must suck?

[Spanky99]

So what's Justin Smoak then? He was worse than Pillar last year and is projected to put up less WAR than Pillar by both Zips and Steamer this year. If Pillar is below average then Smoak must suck?

 

Jim doesn't know how to value, bruh! He's nostradamus and dumn, it's a catch 22, lol.

[Jimcanuck]

So what's Justin Smoak then? He was worse than Pillar last year and is projected to put up less WAR than Pillar by both Zips and Steamer this year. If Pillar is below average then Smoak must suck?

 

Smoak has 12th highest WAR total among 1B last year.... Pillar had 17th highest among CF

 

edit - qualified players. Reduce to 0 PA and there were 21 CF with a higher WAR than Pillar, and 15 1B with a higher WAR than Smoak.

[Spanky99]

mediocre and below average describes Pillar perfectly

 

this is like last offseason debate all over again, except its Pillar instead of Donaldson

 

So Pillar's going to be injured most of the season? JD is finished?

[Jimcanuck]

So Pillar's going to be injured most of the season? JD is finished?

 

No, Pillar is going to continue to decline in the field and at the plate

 

always better to trade a player a year too early than a year too late

[Spanky99]

No, Pillar is going to continue to decline in the field and at the plate

 

always better to trade a player a year too early than a year too late

 

You legit think they're not fielding offers, lol???

[Jimcanuck]

You legit think they're not fielding offers, lol???

 

Did I say that?

[Spanky99]

Did I say that?

 

So what are you implying then? I'm pretty sure the Birds been trying to move him since last July?

[Jimcanuck]

So what are you implying then?

 

Trade Pillar for the best available offer. Because he will be worth less as time goes on

[Spanky99]

Trade Pillar for the best available offer. Because he will be worth less as time goes on

 

Which is likely hot garbage, as Term and I've said, you don't hand him away. The only team tied to him was SF, a long time ago. Mind you, they really need the help.

[Jimcanuck]

Which is likely hot garbage, as Term and I've said, you don't hand him away.

 

Whatever you can get in IFA money or whatever, better than the nothing he will be worth a year from now

[Spanky99]

Whatever you can get in IFA money or whatever, better than the nothing he will be worth a year from now

 

Easier said than done.

[Spanky99]

So CF's are, slim...

 

Center Fielders

 

Austin Jackson (32)

Denard Span (35)

Chris Young (35)

 

A team can take a shot on them for peanuts... or go the trade route...

 

Any chance we move Pillar would be injury... and a reasonable return, period.

[Terminator]

Whatever you can get in IFA money or whatever, better than the nothing he will be worth a year from now

 

Geezus Jim, that's what we got for a turd like Dwight Smith Jr.

[Spanky99]

Geezus Jim, that's what we got for a turd like Dwight Smith Jr.

 

lol... True.

[Jimcanuck]

Geezus Jim, that's what we got for a turd like Dwight Smith Jr.

 

Gotta figure Pillar would return more IFA than a turd

 

Better than non-tendering him after this season and getting nothing

[Spanky99]

Gotta figure Pillar would return more IFA than a turd

 

Better than non-tendering him after this season and getting nothing

 

Why would they non tender him? Jim, this is getting comedic, if it already hasn't been.

 

Edit: Go to bed, gather yourself, and try again.

[King]

Tepera and Axford are both experiencing elbow pain and are being examined.

[Jimcanuck]

Why would they non tender him? Jim, this is getting comedic, if it already hasn't been.

 

Edit: Go to bed, gather yourself, and try again.

 

He won't be worth the cost

 

Seems no one wants him at his current $5M price, why would Jay's want him at his Arb4 price