Jays sign Travis Shaw

[Spanky__99]

In 2018 he would have been the best player on the Jays by more than 1 WAR over the next guys

 

That's what we're giddy about G-S... could be a lot of regression coming.

[EastCoaster]

Yeah he was on MLB Network today. He said that half a dozen other teams told him they wanted to sign him. But several wouldn't promise full time at bats. And others (Including Boston he said) were making him wait for an actual contract offer while they worked on other things. Jays offered full playing time and a contract on the table and he grabbed it because he's seen guys "get screwed" the last few years while waiting too long. Also he says he didn't care if he played 1B or 3B as long as he got full time at bats.

 

With the Jays still staying committed to Vladdy playing at 3rd base it's safe to presume that the infield will be set with Bichette at SS, Biggio at 2nd and Shaw at 1st. You've got like the potential this signing got Shaw had put up 2 good back to back season in NL and he still only 29. Sometimes when a team gives up on player it triggers an inner push to extra motivate themselves to excel and prove them wrong. The Blue Jays had quite a bit of success doing these type of signings one has to think of Bautista, Encarnacion and Smoak these guys were down and out nobody wanted to give them a chance they came to Toronto and rebounded their career in positive manner with good worthy seasons. Shaw is no different this has the potential of being the steal signing of the year.

[Ryu In My House]

With the Jays still staying committed to Vladdy playing at 3rd base it's safe to presume that the infield will be set with Bichette at SS, Biggio at 2nd and Shaw at 1st. You've got like the potential this signing got Shaw had put up 2 good back to back season in NL and he still only 29. Sometimes when a team gives up on player it triggers an inner push to extra motivate themselves to excel and prove them wrong. The Blue Jays had quite a bit of success doing these type of signings one has to think of Bautista, Encarnacion and Smoak these guys were down and out nobody wanted to give them a chance they came to Toronto and rebounded their career in positive manner with good worthy seasons. Shaw is no different this has the potential of being the steal signing of the year.

 

Definitely an inner push, but I am also thinking a new org might bring new ideas and tips for Shaw. And because he comes in slumping, I am assuming he'd be very open to any advice to hit the ground running in 2020. He's talented, no doubt. This is a guy who has a slight chance to become one of our best hitters. It's really a great deal for the Jays.

[RobinThicc]

Rogers would not take the PR hit for Russell. I mean, they didnt want Osuna to put on a Jays jersey ever again after his incident.

 

Anyways, this is a great signing. Hopefully he bounces back.

[bendera3]

We've had a pretty decent track record of taking corner infielders and helping them put it all together so I'm optimistic about this signing.

[KennerKid]

Personally pretty excited about Shaw. He’s hit well in the past in TOR and he said he sees the ball well at Rogers

[Barkerfan23]

Dont the Jay's control him in 2021 as well? I'm asking bc fangraph shows him as a free agent in 2021

[Ehjays]

Dont the Jay's control him in 2021 as well? I'm asking bc fangraph shows him as a free agent in 2021

 

yes he signed a one year deal but comes with 2 years of team control.

[wilko]

yes he signed a one year deal but comes with 2 years of team control.

 

The deal came with his arb for next year?