Blue Jays have met with reps for Jake Odorizzi and have legit interest

[saskjayfan]

Because this team wasn't in a position for sustained success. We certainly seem to be following the Astros blueprint. We're just now at the time when we start to spend to add to the core (+ there's another wave of prospects on their way).

 

This isn't that hard to follow.

 

Following the Astro's blueprint just like 10 other teams. So who are we going to sign? What type of player for what dollars.

[Spanky99]

Because this team wasn't in a position for sustained success. We certainly seem to be following the Astros blueprint. We're just now at the time when we start to spend to add to the core (+ there's another wave of prospects on their way).

 

This isn't that hard to follow.

 

Following the Astro's blueprint just like 10 other teams. So who are we going to sign? What type of player for what dollars.

 

We're both right, love y'all

 

That was true... and powerful!!!

[Spanky99]

Sheeeeeeeeeeeit my bad... lol

[wk680]

I think Rogers bought 80% of the Blue Jays for 200M and they're now worth 1.5B, so I think Rogers will be ok.

 

Yes I have always been of the opinion that Rogers would be smart to be willing to operate the Jays at a perrennial loss just for the boost in TV viewership and other associated revenues of the greater fan interest that would occur if it meant a winning team. But they don't refer to them as Cheapo Corp for nothing

[wk680]

Sheeeeeeeeeeeit my bad... lol

 

Too much to drink already ?

[Spanky99]

Yes I have always been of the opinion that Rogers would be smart to be willing to operate the Jays at a perrennial loss just for the boost in TV viewership and other associated revenues of the greater fan interest that would occur if it meant a winning team. But they don't refer to them as Cheapo Corp for nothing

 

It's legit changing numbers.

[Spanky99]

Too much to drink already ?

 

No, got some?

[Dick_Pole]

$60M, $50M, $40M, $30M, $25M, $20M, $15M lands the Jays Cole?

 

You talking about differing money? Your front load feddish runs deep, bro.

 

This is one of those times where Jim is absolutely right. Front loaded contract is how the Jays have to play this. Not just with Cole but with any top FA. Use the salary space of this year, keep the team intact when arbitration comes around for the young guys.

[Spanky99]

This is one of those times where Jim is absolutely right. Front loaded contract is how the Jays have to play this. Not just with Cole but with any top FA. Use the salary space of this year, keep the team intact when arbitration comes around for the young guys.

 

Yeah, I'm down for that with our flexibility, also *feddish?* I'm dumn.

[Laika]

Yeah, I'm down for that with our flexibility, also *feddish?* I'm dumn.

 

differing feddishes for everybody!

[Krylian]

$60M, $50M, $40M, $30M, $25M, $20M, $15M lands the Jays Cole?

 

That would get it done if they also included a player opt out clause after season 2, and every subsequent season after that.

 

So yes, 2 years, $110m gets it done.

[KevinGregg]

That would get it done if they also included a player opt out clause after season 2, and every subsequent season after that.

 

So yes, 2 years, $110m gets it done.

 

How about 40 million a year for 12 years but with mutual options every 2 years

[Krylian]

How about 40 million a year for 12 years but with mutual options every 2 years

 

I doubt he'd get a better option that that anywhere...although they'd likely balk at the tem option aspect. He'd likely take less to have full control with only players options.

[Todd Van Anus]

We need 1's not 3's! This doesn't move the needle so I'd say no. We have enough potential 3's in the system...

[jaysblue]

Odorizzi had success pitching in the AL East when he was with Tampa, so I could see why Toronto is interested.

[Ray]

We need 1's not 3's! This doesn't move the needle so I'd say no. We have enough potential 3's in the system...

 

You do realize that a rotation of #3 starters performing up to their true talent level would be one of the better rotations in the league, right?

[Orgfiller]

Odorizzi had success pitching in the AL East when he was with Tampa, so I could see why Toronto is interested.

 

Odorizzi accepted his qualifying offer already, I'm pretty sure Toronto's interest in signing him as a free agent has gone down significantly.

 

Can we close this thread please?

[BTS]

Odorizzi accepted his qualifying offer already, I'm pretty sure Toronto's interest in signing him as a free agent has gone down significantly.

 

Can we close this thread please?

 

Good idea. Closed.