Rosterbation Discussion Thread (2021)

[John_Havok]

Is everyone happy with the pen as it stands now?

 

The pen is mightier than last year, at least on paper.

[InsideThePark]

Is everyone happy with the pen as it stands now?

 

Yes. I wouldn't say no to another arm, but pending how much money is left to spend there are a couple other ways I'd spend it first. Romano, Mayza, Cimber, Richards, Merryweather, Garcia is a pretty solid. Especially if Pearson gets some work out of the pen as well. You could upgrade on Borucki for the last spot, but it's not vital with the other guys we have in there.

 

If a bunch of guys get injured and it goes to s*** again, oh well, I don't think that's a problem you solve by spending a lot of money on the pen itself. Just being a little more selective where you spend it.

[Grant77]

C- Jansen

1B- Guerrero Jr.

2B- Biggio

3B- Chapman

SS- Bichette

LF- Gurriel Jr.

CF- Springer

RF- Hernandez

DH- Kirk

 

Bench:

Grichuk

Espinal

McGuire

 

Needs:

- A LH bat that can DH part time (Rosario, Pederson?)

- More outfield depth, particularly someone who can play CF.

 

I think we're looking pretty good. Team defense has been improved and the offense is probably still the league's best.

[TwistedLogic]

Mmm yeah, that's that good s***.

 

[Jays24]

Perfect world, we trade one of our catchers, Grichuk and maybe someone else to fill our remaining needs. A left handed 4th OF that can play CF when Springer is out and a top end bullpen arm are my top priorities.

 

People keep mentioning Dickerson but forget his noodle arm out there.

[Jays24]

CF Springer

SS Bo

3B Vlad

RF Teo

3B Chapman

LF Gurriel

C Jansen/Kirk

DH Kirk/Grichuk

2B Biggio/Espinal

[Daniel Labude]

Trade Grichuk for a RP

 

Moreno/Kirk at DH/C

[Deadpool]

Perfect world, we trade one of our catchers, Grichuk and maybe someone else to fill our remaining needs. A left handed 4th OF that can play CF when Springer is out and a top end bullpen arm are my top priorities.

 

People keep mentioning Dickerson but forget his noodle arm out there.

 

You're not going to get an allstar to sign as a bench piece, so Dickerson is about where the team will likely end up (barring a trade, but at this point it seems weird to move pieces from the MLB team when it's pretty much set and is arguably the best offence in baseball as is).

[G-Snarls]

Generous and plenty adequate payroll

[43211234]

So what's the endgame with Reese McGuire here?

 

Try to sneak him through waivers again?

[Grant77]

So what's the endgame with Reese McGuire here?

 

Try to sneak him through waivers again?

 

He's on my opening day roster as things stand right now, with Kirk being the primary DH option.

[Deadpool]

So what's the endgame with Reese McGuire here?

 

Try to sneak him through waivers again?

 

Depends how big the opening day roster is, there was talk about a larger early season roster due to the shortened spring training...

 

They may try to sneak him through, or they may carry 3 catchers (one doing a lot of DHing...)

[43211234]

He's on my opening day roster as things stand right now, with Kirk being the primary DH option.

 

26-man roster and you can maybe stomach 3 catchers. I can't find anywhere if rosters were confirmed to be expanded to start this season. I know that was a topic of discussion. It makes it a lot easier to carry 3 catcher in that scenario.

[Deadpool]

26-man roster and you can maybe stomach 3 catchers. I can't find anywhere if rosters were confirmed to be expanded to start this season. I know that was a topic of discussion. It makes it a lot easier to carry 3 catcher in that scenario.

 

I thought 26 was just the default roster size now? Was that only a pandemic thing?

 

Yep, default roster size is 26 now.

 

https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/2022/03/07/62264aea22601d0c4e8b45cc.html

[Brownie19]

We need to stop including Pearson in this imaginary trades. He's going to play a major role in our bullpen this year and frankly we need him too

[G-Snarls]

We need to stop including Pearson in this imaginary trades. He's going to play a major role in our bullpen this year and frankly we need him too

 

Aaron Sanchez 2.0 is the ideal scenario where he becomes an 8th inning beast. But stays healthy...

[John_Havok]

Aaron Sanchez 2.0 is the ideal scenario where he becomes an 8th inning beast. But stays healthy...

 

Speaking of which, Sanchez signed a minor league deal with Washington earlier. still hangin on

[The Cats Ass]

https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds

 

Odds have been updated to include the Chapman trade.

[Grant77]

https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds

 

Odds have been updated to include the Chapman trade.

 

0.02% for the Orioles to even make the playoffs. That's rough.

[The Cats Ass]

0.02% for the Orioles to even make the playoffs. That's rough.

 

You have to almost feel bad for them when looking at the rest of the division.

[Olerud363]

https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds

 

Odds have been updated to include the Chapman trade.

 

Amazing how many people were worried about the 14 wins 'lost' because of Ray and Semien, and ironically they are now projected to win more than last year.

 

Team is pretty much where it ended last year, except now have multiple years of control over all the key players.

[The Cats Ass]

Amazing how many people were worried about the 14 wins 'lost' because of Ray and Semien, and ironically they are now projected to win more than last year.

 

Team is pretty much where it ended last year, except now have multiple years of control over all the key players.

 

It'll be nice to have Biggio return to his healthy 2019/2020 version(3.5 WAR). He'd fill in for Semien at 2B nicely.

 

I wonder if it was a combo of both injuries and the move to 3B that threw him off.

[Grant77]

It'll be nice to have Biggio return to his healthy 2019/2020 version(3.5 WAR). He'd fill in for Semien at 2B nicely.

 

I wonder if it was a combo of both injuries and the move to 3B that threw him off.

 

There's absolutely no way that both didn't play a role in his season. He was wincing in pain on throws to first base early in the season and never got back to his normal self. Just one year ago, many were saying he was the best of the legacy trio.

[saskjayfan]

We need to stop including Pearson in this imaginary trades. He's going to play a major role in our bullpen this year and frankly we need him too

 

People are going to be shocked when a starter goes down and he plays a major role in our Rotation.

[saskjayfan]

We just need to replace Dickerson from last years roster that ended the season. Conforto is the man for me. Decent shot at a bounce back. Grichuk will be super pouty when he's signed but with injuries and lefties he'll still get 350+ ABs.

[Deadpool]

We just need to replace Dickerson from last years roster that ended the season. Conforto is the man for me. Decent shot at a bounce back. Grichuk will be super pouty when he's signed but with injuries and lefties he'll still get 350+ ABs.

 

Why would Conforto want to sign with the Jays to be a 4th OF? Also, given what Schwarber just got paid, I don't think he's in the price range we're looking at.

[Jimcanuck]

Conforto wouldn’t be 4th of, he’d be one of 4 regulars. Gurriel is at 1st when vlad is resting or DH, Téo and George will get plenty of DH days. Conforto would effectively get starter reps.

[Jimcanuck]

And that’s assuming no injuries

[Jimcanuck]

Of course rather unlikely for lots of reasons including payroll at 162m

[saskjayfan]

Of course rather unlikely for lots of reasons including payroll at 162m

 

Given some of the rumours and what's transpired my Conforto to Jays is based on Ownership's willingness to Boldly go where they have not gone before. It would seem our payroll parameters are the highest they've ever been.

 

injuries will happen. Conforto would get plenty of ABs.