Around Baseball 2019

[Ray]

 

Seems like the type of guy we should be taking flyers on during a rebuilding phase

[Krylian]

 

Seems like the type of guy we should be taking flyers on during a rebuilding phase

 

Don't we already have one of our own? Jonathan Davis.

[Deadpool]

I answered your questions.

I provided you a link so you could find the details yourself next time.

 

I didn't swear at you or call you names.

 

Next time use lmgtfy.com instead.

[Abomination]

 

Seems like the type of guy we should be taking flyers on during a rebuilding phase

 

I'm all for this, especially if we end up trading Sogard. He'd be a good bench bat.

[Bobthe4th]

I'm all for this, especially if we end up trading Sogard. He'd be a good bench bat.

 

He’s out of options though. Seems a waste of a spot, at least when the likes of Urena or McKinney suck they can be safely sent to AAA.

[Abomination]

He’s out of options though. Seems a waste of a spot, at least when the likes of Urena or McKinney suck they can be safely sent to AAA.

 

He's an above average outfielder, average 2nd baseman, walks at a good clip, doesn't strike out much. He's really a perfect bench bat. You don't want to put a young prospect in a role where they may only be playing twice a week.

[Bobthe4th]

[Bobthe4th]

He's an above average outfielder, average 2nd baseman, walks at a good clip, doesn't strike out much. He's really a perfect bench bat. You don't want to put a young prospect in a role where they may only be playing twice a week.

 

Why would we need a bench player though?

 

Unless you think he’s going to turn into a starter I don’t see the point. Someone like Urena, who is almost certainly nothing but has options might as well get that roster spot IMO.

[Bobthe4th]

[Brownie19]

Why would we need a bench player though?

 

Unless you think he’s going to turn into a starter I don’t see the point. Someone like Urena, who is almost certainly nothing but has options might as well get that roster spot IMO.

 

He's been worth 0.5 WAR this year in 186 PA's. Even with a .233 BABIP, he'd be our 5th best offensive player. Sign him up.

[Krylian]

 

The IFA signing process has got to be some of the shiftiest dealings in all of sports.

[glory]

 

Seems like the type of guy we should be taking flyers on during a rebuilding phase

 

I'm a fan of Tony Kemp. Bring him in.

[DigitalRock]

Tulo announces his retirement.

[glory]

Tulo retires. What does that mean regarding what the Jays owe him?

[Stangstag]

Tulo announces his retirement.

 

This deserves its own thread I feel. Doesn’t this mean the Jays don’t owe him any more money? Excellent news if true

[Krylian]

I wonder if he's still excited about that spring training homer against us.

[DigitalRock]

d'arno with another tater, this time off Sale

 

This deserves its own thread I feel. Doesn’t this mean the Jays don’t owe him any more money? Excellent news if true

 

I think so but I'm no expert.

[BTS]

Tulo retires. What does that mean regarding what the Jays owe him?

 

Nothing - he gets all of it.

[DigitalRock]

I wonder if he's still excited about that spring training homer against us.

 

Lol f*** Tulo, what a clown.

[Bobthe4th]

Tulo retires. What does that mean regarding what the Jays owe him?

 

[AintNoThang]

Tulo announces his retirement.

 

I oddly forgot all about Tulo.

[Laika]

Tulo retires. What does that mean regarding what the Jays owe him?

 

If Tulo was still with Toronto and under that contract, retirement would mean him giving up the money.

But Toronto released him from the contract. Essentially the new deal was Toronto agreeing to pay him the same salary to not play for them. Annoying, but it lets him retire and still get the money.

 

And if he had not been released, I doubt he retires and foregoes the ~20M or whatever it is, so it's a moot point. Too bad they couldn't find some way to get someone to take on the contract.

[Stangstag]

If Tulo was still with Toronto and under that contract, retirement would mean him giving up the money.

But Toronto released him from the contract. Essentially the new deal was Toronto agreeing to pay him the same salary to not play for them. Annoying, but it lets him retire and still get the money.

 

And if he had not been released, I doubt he retires and foregoes the ~20M or whatever it is, so it's a moot point. Too bad they couldn't find some way to get someone to take on the contract.

 

Hmmm that sucks

[glory]

If Tulo was still with Toronto and under that contract, retirement would mean him giving up the money.

But Toronto released him from the contract. Essentially the new deal was Toronto agreeing to pay him the same salary to not play for them. Annoying, but it lets him retire and still get the money.

 

And if he had not been released, I doubt he retires and foregoes the ~20M or whatever it is, so it's a moot point. Too bad they couldn't find some way to get someone to take on the contract.

 

Yup that makes more sense. No way Tulo would have retired if it meant giving up a penny of his contract. Too good to be true. Oh well.

 

Traded for in July 2015, replacement level by 2017, retired by 2019. Wow.

[TBJ12]

Nothing - he gets all of it.

 

Is it because he was released by Jays? I figured they were off the hook for the remainder of contract if he retired.

 

Just seen Laika post. Looks like Shatkins just flushed what $38M down the drain? Rogers going to be pissed.

[Boxcar]

Is it because he was released by Jays? I figured they were off the hook for the remainder of contract if he retired.

 

Just seen Laika post. Looks like Shatkins just flushed what $38M down the drain? Rogers going to be pissed.

 

Yeah, he totally would have still formally retired if it cost him 40 million.

[Jimcanuck]

Tanaka getting destroyed. Trade incoming.

[Abomination]

For some reason, there's nothing I love more than seeing Fernando Rodney blowing a save.

[TBJ12]

Yeah, he totally would have still formally retired if it cost him 40 million.

 

I have my doubts. Releasing him was questionable when it happened and looks like a terrible decision now though.

[Krylian]

I have my doubts. Releasing him was questionable when it happened and looks like a terrible decision now though.

 

This management group doesn't make terrible decisions. Just ask Spanky. He'll tell you.