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[Spanky__99]

Ya but it wouldn't be a shocker to see other teams join the sweepstakes after seeing the best offer currently out there.

 

Who? No one was with the Mets and Jays at that money, show me who?

[RobinThicc]

If the mets payroll is really that high, really hard to imagine they're still in on springer.

 

Tough offseason to want to dump salary too

[Jays24]

Who? No one was with the Mets and Jays at that money, show me who?

 

The reported difference between the Mets and Jays (if true) means there was a massive gap between the two. It's not unlikely a team like the Yankees, Dodgers, Angels join a race for one of the big 4 thinking they could be had for cheaper than expected.

 

Lets see how things unfold because this is speculation at this stage. The results will speak for themselves.

[connorp]

Who? No one was with the Mets and Jays at that money, show me who?

 

Oh, so you know what each front office has to spend? Ever think of going pro ala ESPN or something?

[Spanky__99]

The reported difference between the Mets and Jays (if true) means there was a massive gap between the two. It's not unlikely a team like the Yankees, Dodgers, Angels join a race for one of the big 4 thinking they could be had for cheaper than expected.

 

Lets see how things unfold because this is speculation at this stage. The results will speak for themselves.

 

All 3 of them teams are set in the OF, please help me, bro?

[Spanky__99]

Oh, so you know what each front office has to spend? Ever think of going pro ala ESPN or something?

 

Well then... you tell me baldilocks! Who needs a CF'er with cash?

[Spanky__99]

A one year deal is possible, but that's crazy to walk away from 125.

[connorp]

Well then... you tell me baldilocks! Who needs a CF'er with cash?

 

Teams posture. You don’t know someone like Boston is out of it at a reasonable price. If Springer doesn’t get what he hoped, maybe he settles back with Astros who offered something like 5/120 and he laughed at them... you don’t know. Not every team is a cock tease like the Jays

[Spanky__99]

Teams posture. You don’t know someone like Boston is out of it at a reasonable price. If Springer doesn’t get what he hoped, maybe he settles back with Astros who offered something like 5/120 and he laughed at them... you don’t know. Not every team is a cock tease like the Jays

 

lol... wow.

[Ehjays]

Sugano has re-signed with Yomiuri on a four-year, $40MM contract, per Rosenthal. The deal includes three opt-out chances

[connorp]

Sugano has re-signed with Yomiuri on a four-year, $40MM contract, per Rosenthal. The deal includes three opt-out chances

 

Makes sense I guess. Prob wanted at least $20m more in the states to make the life transplant worth it

[Laika]

Sugano has re-signed with Yomiuri on a four-year, $40MM contract, per Rosenthal. The deal includes three opt-out chances

 

That's an insane contract for Japan, based on my googling. I think Sugano was already the highest paid player at around $6M...

[Spanky__99]

Makes sense I guess. Prob wanted at least $20m more in the states to make the life transplant worth it

 

Yeah, he wanted 56, too bad, so sad.

[G-Snarls]

I really don't know who's going to give Bauer over 30M a season for 5+ years

[Spanky__99]

I really don't know who's going to give Bauer over 30M a season for 5+ years

 

lol

[Jays24]

I really don't know who's going to give Bauer over 30M a season for 5+ years

 

Hopefully us at that price tag lol.

[G-Snarls]

Hopefully us at that price tag lol.

 

I meant to put 35. But still...

[G-Snarls]

OK lining up Bauer to pitch against Cole a few times a year woukd be excellent

[Jays24]

I'm very curious as to what contract Bauer gets. There is such a gap between him and the next best pitcher on the market. You'd think that would lead into a slight overpayment for anyone looking for an ace.

[Brownie19]

What ever happened to Bauer wanting 1 year deals? Give him 1 yr $45M.

 

I guess we really want to lock him in for at least the next 3-4 years. I kind of expect him to sign a really complicated deal with a ton of opt-outs.

[Grant77]

I'm reading a lot of things in the news like the Mets being out on Springer and the Dodgers being out on Hendricks. Time will tell if our patient approach results in players falling into our laps at reasonable prices.

[Jays24]

What ever happened to Bauer wanting 1 year deals? Give him 1 yr $45M.

 

I guess we really want to lock him in for at least the next 3-4 years. I kind of expect him to sign a really complicated deal with a ton of opt-outs.

 

Think he came to his senses quick because all it takes is one big injury and all that money goes away. He should be favoring opt outs instead.

[Carlos Danger]

I'm reading a lot of things in the news like the Mets being out on Springer and the Dodgers being out on Hendricks. Time will tell if our patient approach results in players falling into our laps at reasonable prices.

 

You realize, as mentioned previously by various posters. IF the patient approach causes prices to come down, the competition then increases with the pool we are swimming in expanding. The fact we will probably have to start the season in Buffalo and the whole cross border thing will be a consideration if anywhere close to even. Which probably doesn't mean any bargains for us..

[Grant77]

You realize, as mentioned previously by various posters. IF the patient approach causes prices to come down, the competition then increases with the pool we are swimming in expanding. The fact we will probably have to start the season in Buffalo and the whole cross border thing will be a consideration if anywhere close to even. Which probably doesn't mean any bargains for us..

 

It's really hard to say what will happen with the market.

 

I get what you are saying, but will a team like the Astros, Cardinals, red sox, or Phillies step up and compete with us for Springer? We don't know if any of these teams are willing or able to put together a 9 figure offer. That's the gamble that our FO seems to be taking. It's certainly a unique offseason where certain teams just can't spend, period.

[dineke]

You realize, as mentioned previously by various posters. IF the patient approach causes prices to come down, the competition then increases with the pool we are swimming in expanding. The fact we will probably have to start the season in Buffalo and the whole cross border thing will be a consideration if anywhere close to even. Which probably doesn't mean any bargains for us..

 

Why would they go back to Buffalo? Just stay at the spring training site.

[Jays24]

Ex-Angels employee names players who used his ball-doctoring substance

https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2087143

 

Wonder if this will become a big deal...

[Abomination]

Ex-Angels employee names players who used his ball-doctoring substance

https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2087143

 

Wonder if this will become a big deal...

 

 

Hopefully it'll just trigger MLB to finally allow pre-approved substances. If pitchers can't use them, batters shouldn't be allowed to either.

[Ryu In My House]

Seriously, where do you come up with that?

 

Just f***ing logic, mate.

[Ryu In My House]

To be fair, you get heavy odds for picking the Jays won't be able to get said player. Sugano just showed what happens when the Jays are the leading candidate to sign you They will refuse to get off their number. Now let's sign Springer to shut me up lol.

 

I am not talking odds. There is 0% chance the Jays get him. Not 5%, not 7%. 0%.

 

BTW, I am really wanting the Jays to sign him. But tempting the odds gods is the only way we do this. Thus, my militant post. #triggered

[saskjayfan]

I am not talking odds. There is 0% chance the Jays get him. Not 5%, not 7%. 0%.

 

BTW, I am really wanting the Jays to sign him. But tempting the odds gods is the only way we do this. Thus, my militant post. #triggered

 

I think that little train headed up that steep hill was saying," I think I can, I think I can!" not "f*** it, that hill looks like a bitch, I'll never get to the top!"

 

If you're so confident Springer isn't going to come to the Jays, where is he going to land?