General 2020 Blue Jays Discussion Thread

[saskjayfan]

Rowdy Tellez gave a lengthy interview on "Loud Outs" this morning that I listened to on Sirius.

 

When asked about the knee he said it's feeling better every day and he's targeting the playoffs. Maybe he isn't done for the season! When asked about Buffalo he said it sux..lol. Had nothing but great things to say about Teoscar and what a happy go lucky person he really is. Some pretty funny bits actually.

[jerb]

 

Shi Davidi

@ShiDavidi

 

#BlueJays should get a boost tonight, as Bo Bichette is expected to be activated from injured list and play against #Mets.

[Jays24]

Desperately needed Bo back. Can't wait for when Teo comes back and our lineup actually looks dangerous again.

[Slade]

Haha I didn't even realize they DFA'd McKinney, so pretty much gave us nothing for the Happ deal.

[connorp]

Desperately needed Bo back. Can't wait for when Teo comes back and our lineup actually looks dangerous again.

 

What’s latest scoop on Teo? I looked quick on google the other day and didn’t see anything new

[jerb]

 

Mike Wilner

@Wilnerness590

 

Charlie Montoyo tells us Teoscar Hernandez is hitting off a tee today, which is fantastic news.

 

Also, Rowdy Tellez is riding a bike, a positive sign for a guy with a strained tendon in his knee. #Bluejays

[saskjayfan]

Haha I didn't even realize they DFA'd McKinney, so pretty much gave us nothing for the Happ deal.

 

That was a strike out for sure, but we somehow got Hatch for David Phelps which looks like a home run.

[Boxcar]

Haha I didn't even realize they DFA'd McKinney, so pretty much gave us nothing for the Happ deal.

 

And we got Hernandez for Liriano, so the universe balances out

 

That was a strike out for sure, but we somehow got Hatch for David Phelps which looks like a home run.

 

That too. And I guess we can say a lot of us are feeling pretty good about the Donaldson trade.

[Dick_Pole]

Haha I didn't even realize they DFA'd McKinney, so pretty much gave us nothing for the Happ deal.

 

That's not true. Many in the fan base and I'm sure some people in the FO got ulcers from watching Drury.

 

As far as the trades evening out, yes that's the theory behind filling a dartboard with a bunch of random darts. Some will miss, some will hit. The Liriano trade was particularly sweet. That was a trade for today AND tomorrow because the Pirates were being cheap asses. Remember that time when people were far more excited about Reese McGuire? lol

[TheDragon]

Kirk new starting catch 2022, bye Jansen

[Ryu In My House]

And we got Hernandez for Liriano, so the universe balances out

 

 

 

That too. And I guess we can say a lot of us are feeling pretty good about the Donaldson trade.

 

To get anything at all for a JD who was injured so badly that year was a minor miracle. I actually remember think MLB may nix the trade, because you can't trade injured players. I remember Atkins saying Merryweather (the PTBNL) has an arm that would impress. For me, right now, he looks like one of our best pitchers, and has the stuff, composure and pitch mix to continue on. And he hasn't fired a lot of bullets. Hopefully that means he has put all the major injuries behind him and he is ready to contribute for years. Even before Merryweather started contributing I would get super annoyed at fans who complained we got nothing for JD. Beggars cannot be choosers.

[wilko]

To get anything at all for a JD who was injured so badly that year was a minor miracle. I actually remember think MLB may nix the trade, because you can't trade injured players. I remember Atkins saying Merryweather (the PTBNL) has an arm that would impress. For me, right now, he looks like one of our best pitchers, and has the stuff, composure and pitch mix to continue on. And he hasn't fired a lot of bullets. Hopefully that means he has put all the major injuries behind him and he is ready to contribute for years. Even before Merryweather started contributing I would get super annoyed at fans who complained we got nothing for JD. Beggars cannot be choosers.

 

I think a lot of people were mad that they didn't trade (or) resign him in 2017. I agree though, he was a mess when the Jays traded him and i'm glad they got something that looks pretty damn good so far.

[G-Snarls]

An actual off day

 

Feels weird

[mellowgold]

To get anything at all for a JD who was injured so badly that year was a minor miracle. I actually remember think MLB may nix the trade, because you can't trade injured players. I remember Atkins saying Merryweather (the PTBNL) has an arm that would impress. For me, right now, he looks like one of our best pitchers, and has the stuff, composure and pitch mix to continue on. And he hasn't fired a lot of bullets. Hopefully that means he has put all the major injuries behind him and he is ready to contribute for years. Even before Merryweather started contributing I would get super annoyed at fans who complained we got nothing for JD. Beggars cannot be choosers.

 

The previous offseason was pretty clearly the time to trade him. Hindsight helps but I seem to remember it was pretty widely reported that St. Louis offered us Flaherty.

 

I like what I see with Merryweather but Ryu/Flaherty/Pearson looks pretty good.

[TheDragon]

It is unacceptable that the Blue jays are not playing today

[Deadpool]

It is unacceptable that the Blue jays are not playing today

 

Imagine how it would feel to be a fan of one of the lesser sports with WAY fewer games than baseball (usually)...

[glory]

McKinney claimed by the Brewers.

 

End of an era.

[Slade]

I think given a chance McKinney could probably be a decent platoon bat but there's not much else there to like.

[wilko]

McKinney claimed by the Brewers.

 

End of an era.

 

He's gonna rake!

[TheDragon]

Imagine how it would feel to be a fan of one of the lesser sports with WAY fewer games than baseball (usually)...

 

Prob shoot myself in agony

[43211234]

McKinney to the Brewers means every team in the AL passed on him.

 

Even the Orioles decided not to spend a 40-man spot on him!

 

That's actually a bit surprising to me. There is still a chance he might become a 4th or 5th outfielder.

[BigCecil]

McKinney to the Brewers means every team in the AL passed on him.

 

Even the Orioles decided not to spend a 40-man spot on him!

 

That's actually a bit surprising to me. There is still a chance he might become a 4th or 5th outfielder.

 

 

I have no idea who to make that the proper size lol

[Boxcar]

Imagine how it would feel to be a fan of one of the lesser sports with WAY fewer games than baseball (usually)...

 

It's awesome. I still have a half chub from yesterday

[43211234]

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I have no idea who to make that the proper size lol

 

Uncheck the box that says "Retrieve remote file and reference locally"

[Ryu In My House]

The previous offseason was pretty clearly the time to trade him. Hindsight helps but I seem to remember it was pretty widely reported that St. Louis offered us Flaherty.

 

I like what I see with Merryweather but Ryu/Flaherty/Pearson looks pretty good.

 

Randal Grichuk was also part of the deal, IIRC correctly.

 

I also thought they should have traded JD in 2017, but I think ownership didn't want that. The Blue Jays wanted to be a big boy, and they still thought they had the roster to get some wins in 2018. Hindsight is 20/20, like you said, but I can understand why he wasn't traded in 2017.

 

If JD was having an MVP type season in 2018, instead of the injury mess that was his season, I will bet we'd have 2-3 more decent players on the roster, or minors, now via a trade. Or nothing. Prospects are always a gamble. We may have something with Merryweather. Whos's to say we would have been better off.

[z3r0s]

Huge series, lets go boys! Getting excited already, going to be a long day at work haha.

[Laika]

I don't hate him, I'm just capable of separating the actual talent from the name and reputation. He's a back end starter talent at this point and you can't rely on him to eat innings. A horse poop option in disguise. Pass.

 

I know the reply will be something nonsensical like "all of those runs are Fisher's fault!" but hopefully seeing Taijuan Walker fold like a cheap lawn chair and get his depressingly mediocre pitches demolished by the Yankees has convinced a few people that he's not worth investing in after this year.

 

It's just not a good bag of pitches. It works if you're looking for a back-end SP who you'd never want to have start a playoff game.

[dineke]

Ross Stripling should be getting playoff starts over Walker if he can ever regain his form.

[Laika]

Ross Stripling should be getting playoff starts over Walker if he can ever regain his form.

 

With the tight playoff schedule teams won't be able to rely on 3 SP like playoff teams have been able to do in years past. They will need 4, and might even have to use a 5th SP if a series goes long. Toronto really has to use Walker even if Pearson is back. If Pearson is back he might be best utilized as the second guy of a piggyback situation. Looking at the depth, if everyone is healthy... why not...

 

1 - Ryu

2 - Merryweather + Kay or Hatch?

3 - Ray + Anderson?

4 - Walker + Pearson?

5 - Stripling + Kay or Hatch?

 

Any of the starters and followers could be flipped around or mixed up.

Stripling, Walker, Ray, Pearson, and Anderson are all strictly not allowed to face an order for the third time. Moot point with Merryweather who won't be able to throw that many pitches anyway.

 

I don't recall if Shoemaker has any chance of pitching again this year.

 

Roark can sit alone in the stands and smell his own diesel engine farts.

[connorp]

Ross Stripling should be getting playoff starts over Walker if he can ever regain his form.

 

None of them besides Ryu should get a playoff start but here we are lol. Pick your poison