GDT.. Indians @ Blue Jays 3/3.. Bieber vs Stroman 7:07pm

[Carlos Danger]

That is the type of play a pitcher tweaks an ankle etc. let him go 6-7 then wrap him in bubble wrap and trade him!!

[Barkerfan23]

Its hard to look past the drafting Bichette becoming a top ten prospect, plus I'd be surprised if Pearson isn't a top ten prospect to start next year. He is looking amazing in NH right now.

 

5IP, 0 H, 1BB, 6K

[DigitalRock]

Honestly, i dont expect much. We got fleeced by the Yanks last time.

 

Stroman is younger, better and has a year of control left... The return should be vastly better or Atkins needs a pink slip.

[jaysguy44]

Crap

[DigitalRock]

Too close to overturn.

[Ex Player]

He looked out to me, but I think it will wind up inconclusive

[Omar]

[jaysguy44]

Did he even touch the plate? Kind of looks like he missed it

[Omar]

Did he even touch the plate? Kind of looks like he missed it

 

Thought same.

[Abomination]

He looked out to me, but I think it will wind up inconclusive

 

Really hard to tell. He almost reached past the bag rather than over it. I think he was probably safe. Worth looking at though.

[Ex Player]

You're definitely in the minority

You mean the majority of BJ fans want him traded??

 

I dont think so. Not from reading forums and FB accounts

[Barkerfan23]

You mean the majority of BJ fans want him traded??

 

I dont think so. Not from reading forums and FB accounts

 

Majority of the fans want him to stay

 

Its all about the prospects in return for me. Just dont want to be disappointed, but feeling like we will be.

[jaysguy44]

You mean the majority of BJ fans want him traded??

 

I dont think so. Not from reading forums and FB accounts

 

I mean I wouldn't take Facebook dummies seriously, they literally don't know how a rebuild works. Those are the same fans that disappear unless the Jays are doing well.

 

If you can get a fair/favorable deal for Stro, you take it and run.

[Ex Player]

If you can get a fair/favorable deal for Stro, you take it and run

Yeah, and what if the trade pieces flop??

 

Sign Stro to a 5-year deal and you have a good pitcher until he turns 33

[5ToolPhenom]

Not really looking forward to watching Randal Grichuk for the next 5 years

[Omar]

Didnt realize Bieber had a no-no going.

[Carlos Danger]

Not really looking forward to watching Randal Grichuk for the next 5 years

 

He should be batting 7 or 8.. I was just looking at the lineup and thinking that...

[Barkerfan23]

Grichuk's WRC down to 81. No reason to play hard any more I guess. Moneys in the bag.

[glory]

I want Grichuk to have a monster 2020 just so he can be traded right after. The final 3 years of his deal is essentially 3/29. That is movable if he's any good. This season is clearly a write off for him.

 

And count me in as preferring to keep Stro long term, but one reason is because I'm not confident about the trade return. If we get difference making prospects who can help in 2020-beyond, then that changes things. If we get Clint Frazier, then fml.

[Jaysareus]

$52 million dollar grichuk is hitting a whopping .228

[jaysguy44]

Yeah, and what if the trade pieces flop??

 

Sign Stro to a 5-year deal and you have a good pitcher until he turns 33

 

I mean, that's a risk in every trade you make.

 

I'm not against keeping him if the value isn't there. I just think we are in a prime spot right now to complete a blockbuster like this.

[Ex Player]

Didnt realize Bieber had a no-no going

Good, you just jinxed him

[Ex Player]

I mean, that's a risk in every trade you make.

 

I'm not against keeping him if the value isn't there. I just think we are in a prime spot right now to complete a blockbuster like this

Okay, so trade him for who exactly?? Got any interesting names??

And do you want proven ML'ers or Minor L. prospects?? Or a mix of both??

[saskjayfan]

You're definitely in the minority.

 

The minority on this board perhaps....

[Abomination]

Good, you just jinxed him

 

Only I can jinx pitchers. It's written into the fabric of the universe.

[Barkerfan23]

Feel like this no hit is about to happen right here.

[glory]

Taking Stroman out now would be ideal, but Montoyo will probably let him go 7, or get an out or two before a curtain call.

[Barkerfan23]

Brandon Drury has a .640 OPS, he is drifting into JMAC territory, and still getting playing time.

[glory]

No one warming up in the pen. Damn, stop letting Montoyo think for himself.

[Ex Player]

Brandon Drury has a .640 OPS, he is drifting into JMAC territory, and still getting playing time

Thats what makes me nervous about Shapiro trading Stro