General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2021)

[TwistedLogic]

Why am I not surprised that it was Steve Simmons of all people that asked the first Astros scandal question during the press conference. Crusty f***.

[max silver]

Why am I not surprised that it was Steve Simmons of all people that asked the first Astros scandal question during the press conference. Crusty f***.

 

Interesting moments for me included Shapiro saying there really was no hard upper limit to future Jays payrolls. Somewhat dispiriting however was the mention from the same Mark Shapiro stating the heavy lifting for the offseason was finished. This team could really use another decent starter or two, hopefully they find the way to squeeze that into whatever remaining budget they have left over.

[connorp]

Interesting moments for me included Shapiro saying there really was no hard upper limit to future Jays payrolls. Somewhat dispiriting however was the mention from the same Mark Shapiro stating the heavy lifting for the offseason was finished. This team could really use another decent starter or two, hopefully they find the way to squeeze that into whatever remaining budget they have left over.

 

Yeah, not a perfect analogy but it’s like an NFL team that has a high powered offense but really s***** defense. If they go out and sign a 3rd or 4th WR with really huge upside it’s definitely an upgrade for the team but if you aren’t going to sign that really good LB that’s available, maybe not the best move. I think that’s all the nay sayers are bringing up.

[Jimcanuck]

Interesting moments for me included Shapiro saying there really was no hard upper limit to future Jays payrolls. Somewhat dispiriting however was the mention from the same Mark Shapiro stating the heavy lifting for the offseason was finished. This team could really use another decent starter or two, hopefully they find the way to squeeze that into whatever remaining budget they have left over.

 

Saying the heavy lifting is done means they are not done.

[Laika]

Interesting moments for me included Shapiro saying there really was no hard upper limit to future Jays payrolls. Somewhat dispiriting however was the mention from the same Mark Shapiro stating the heavy lifting for the offseason was finished. This team could really use another decent starter or two, hopefully they find the way to squeeze that into whatever remaining budget they have left over.

 

I wouldn't read too much into that statement. Saying the heavy lifting is done might mean they aren't going to sign Trevor Bauer, but no free agent SP after Bauer would really be considered a heavy lift.

[Orgfiller]

Interesting moments for me included Shapiro saying there really was no hard upper limit to future Jays payrolls. Somewhat dispiriting however was the mention from the same Mark Shapiro stating the heavy lifting for the offseason was finished. This team could really use another decent starter or two, hopefully they find the way to squeeze that into whatever remaining budget they have left over.

 

Mark Shapiro is a pro at saying exactly the right thing without giving anything away. One could easily interpret him saying the heavy lifting is done as meaning no more 9 figure contracts are being handed out. So probably no Bauer, cool. Keep in mind at the time of this press conference the Semien signing isn't even official and I'd classify that as "heavy lifting". I'm positive the team is exploring several avenues to address the rotation still, it may not come in the form of a free agent but there's bound to be a trade in the works if they can't land an Odorizzi/Paxton.

[G-Snarls]

Mark Shapiro is a pro at saying exactly the right thing without giving anything away. One could easily interpret him saying the heavy lifting is done as meaning no more 9 figure contracts are being handed out. So probably no Bauer, cool. Keep in mind at the time of this press conference the Semien signing isn't even official and I'd classify that as "heavy lifting". I'm positive the team is exploring several avenues to address the rotation still, it may not come in the form of a free agent but there's bound to be a trade in the works if they can't land an Odorizzi/Paxton.

 

Yes, I'm thinking high likelihood a trade for a 1-2 caliber starter either pre-season or at the deadline...

[Hipfan]

Interesting moments for me included Shapiro saying there really was no hard upper limit to future Jays payrolls. Somewhat dispiriting however was the mention from the same Mark Shapiro stating the heavy lifting for the offseason was finished. This team could really use another decent starter or two, hopefully they find the way to squeeze that into whatever remaining budget they have left over.

 

Could also mean they've had all the major conversations with Bauer, or other pitching targets (FA or trade), have made an offer and are waiting to see if they accept it or not.

[Spanky99]

Why am I not surprised that it was Steve Simmons of all people that asked the first Astros scandal question during the press conference. Crusty f***.

 

The guy's a genuine POS. I was hoping he wasn't there.

[max silver]

I wouldn't read too much into that statement. Saying the heavy lifting is done might mean they aren't going to sign Trevor Bauer, but no free agent SP after Bauer would really be considered a heavy lift.

 

The comment is certainly open to interpretation. Within the same answer he also mentioned that the Jays could get creative with finding opportunities to continue adding to the roster, which also makes it sound like available payroll may be a bit scarce at this point.

[Virgil_Hiltz]

Yes, I'm thinking high likelihood a trade for a 1-2 caliber starter either pre-season or at the deadline...

 

Numerous ways this could go....ie: Trade Grichuk ++ for a SP, it may just add a cpl million to the payroll.

[jerb]

 

Tim and Sid

@timandsid

 

One FULL HOUR of #BlueJays on today's show!

 

George Springer, followed by Ross Atkins live from 5-6pm ET on @Sportsnet and @FAN590.

[Brownie19]

 

Tim and Sid

@timandsid

 

One FULL HOUR of #BlueJays on today's show!

 

George Springer, followed by Ross Atkins live from 5-6pm ET on @Sportsnet and @FAN590.

 

Cool - I don't know if everyone knows this, but Springer stutters; however, where most will avoid public speaking like the plague (to avoid the embarrassment), Springer tries to advocate for those with speech impediments. I think he's part of a national speech impediment organization too.

 

I struggled with stuttering from like Grade 5 through the early part of high school. It's horrible. I managed to overcome it; however, I have notice it creeping back over the past year or so. Just thought I'd share.

[glory]

Cool - I don't know if everyone knows this, but Springer stutters; however, where most will avoid public speaking like the plague (to avoid the embarrassment), Springer tries to advocate for those with speech impediments. I think he's part of a national speech impediment organization too.

 

I struggled with stuttering from like Grade 5 through the early part of high school. It's horrible. I managed to overcome it; however, I have notice it creeping back over the past year or so. Just thought I'd share.

 

For anyone who hasn't seen this yet, here is an ESPN feature on Springer from 2017.

 

[Spanky99]

For anyone who hasn't seen this yet, here is an ESPN feature on Springer's stutter from 2017.

 

 

Yes, I've seen this a couple times, he's a good guy. Reminds me of the class act Chris Archer is.

[Jimcanuck]

Cool - I don't know if everyone knows this, but Springer stutters; however, where most will avoid public speaking like the plague (to avoid the embarrassment), Springer tries to advocate for those with speech impediments. I think he's part of a national speech impediment organization too.

 

I struggled with stuttering from like Grade 5 through the early part of high school. It's horrible. I managed to overcome it; however, I have notice it creeping back over the past year or so. Just thought I'd share.

 

Yes, I have the problem too, pretty mild in my case.

[saskjayfan]

Yes, I've seen this a couple times, he's a good guy. Reminds me of the class act Chris Archer is.

 

I feel like we should go sign Chris Archer. MLB trade rumors had him at 1 and 4. He'd be a decent gamble at that price.

[Angrioter]

Yes, I have the problem too, pretty mild in my case.

 

Me too. It was so hard for me

[Spanky99]

I feel like we should go sign Chris Archer. MLB trade rumors had him at 1 and 4. He'd be a decent gamble at that price.

 

I wouldn't be mad, but huge risk. I guess that'd be on par with the Yankee/Taillon gamble, save for the prospect capita...

[Spanky99]

Cool - I don't know if everyone knows this, but Springer stutters; however, where most will avoid public speaking like the plague (to avoid the embarrassment), Springer tries to advocate for those with speech impediments. I think he's part of a national speech impediment organization too.

 

I struggled with stuttering from like Grade 5 through the early part of high school. It's horrible. I managed to overcome it; however, I have notice it creeping back over the past year or so. Just thought I'd share.

 

Yes, I have the problem too, pretty mild in my case.

 

Me too. It was so hard for me

 

Same here fellas, like Grade 2 through 5/6, did you go to those speech classes?

[Jimcanuck]

Same here fellas, like Grade 2 through 5/6, did you go to those speech classes?

 

I did. Mrs. Queen. Once a week getting pulled out of class.

[Spanky99]

I love what Ross is saying... we're not done, like a boss!!!

 

Apparently there's Marcus Stroman stuff coming up on Tim and Sid... *of what he said*

 

I'm not going to look on here till I get what their talking about, sounds juicy....

 

Meh... 'twas nothing.

Edited January 27, 2021 by Spanky99

[Spanky99]

I did. Mrs. Queen. Once a week getting pulled out of class.

 

Same, can't remember their names, though. lol

[Brownie19]

Same here fellas, like Grade 2 through 5/6, did you go to those speech classes?

 

I didn't - I just f***ing struggled through it and learned to deal with it. Eventually it went away and I was all good....until recently. 20 f***ing years later and suddenly it's come back when I'm talking to people I'm not overly comfortable with. Super awesome stuff.

 

Kind of crazy that 4 regulars here all dealt with it. It makes me gravitate to Springer even more as a fan.

[Spanky99]

I didn't - I just f***ing struggled through it and learned to deal with it. Eventually it went away and I was all good....until recently. 20 f***ing years later and suddenly it's come back when I'm talking to people I'm not overly comfortable with. Super awesome stuff.

 

Kind of crazy that 4 regulars here all dealt with it. It makes me gravitate to Springer even more as a fan.

 

Yes, happens to me at times, but much more like pauses as Springer uses to differ it. We had tree newfs in dat class by', for stutterin and S's, lol.

[connorp]

Spanky I think when they’re mentioning about stuttering problems it doesn’t involve 2 bottles of vodka.

I’m not sure you belong in the support group

[Virgil_Hiltz]

Cool - I don't know if everyone knows this, but Springer stutters; however, where most will avoid public speaking like the plague (to avoid the embarrassment), Springer tries to advocate for those with speech impediments. I think he's part of a national speech impediment organization too.

 

I struggled with stuttering from like Grade 5 through the early part of high school. It's horrible. I managed to overcome it; however, I have notice it creeping back over the past year or so. Just thought I'd share.

Lifetime stutterer here also for over 60 yrs. Yes, for a number of years I avoided public talking to avoid embarrassed and being laughed at.

But I have learned to turn a negative into a positive in my late teens into my 20s when I was single. 3 of my friends and myself were out at a pickup bar and we noticed a gorgeous woman (think Linda Ronstadt or Marie Osmond) who was spurning all the advances from the guys. We placed bets which one of us could get her up for a dance. My buddies who were quite the ladies men also struck out. I bet them 20 dollars a piece that I could get a dance out of her. I went up to her and my stuttering was terrible but I did manage to eventually ask her to dance. She felt so bad for me she replied back "I would love to" !!!.....haha

 

Now my stuttering only pops up when answering the phone or when ordering thru a speaker system at a drive thru. I also know what "key words" to avoid.

[Spanky99]

Spanky I think when they’re mentioning about stuttering problems it doesn’t involve 2 bottles of vodka.

I’m not sure you belong in the support group

 

Grade 2 through 5 ya invalid midget/dwarf goat f***ing hermaphrodite.

[L54]

 

Tim and Sid

@timandsid

 

One FULL HOUR of #BlueJays on today's show!

 

George Springer, followed by Ross Atkins live from 5-6pm ET on @Sportsnet and @FAN590.

 

Anyone know if you can find Tim and Sid episodes online?

[THANOS]

Anyone know if you can find Tim and Sid episodes online?

 

https://podcast.sportsnet.ca/tim-and-sid/jan-26-blue-jays-make-another-free-agent-splash/