Jays 2021/22 General Off-Season Discussion

[Jays24]

Yeah the current team is probably more "likeable". If that matters.

 

Does not matter one bit. The 2015 will always be one of my favourites. I actually enjoy players who have fire even if it can cross the line on the field at times.

[Jays24]

The bad boys teams were just so much fun to watch on the field. Donaldson with moments like the FYSMC from the dugout, Jose staring down the opposition on the field, Stroman with the shimmys and other assorted antics which pissed off the other team etc.

 

Exactly how I felt. I really enjoyed the villain role at times when we were beating the crap out of teams. Don't gotta be nice all the time lol.

[Krylian]

Jays in on Chris Taylor

[Laika]

Jays in on Chris Taylor

 

He would be awesome.

[Sammy225]

Jays in on Chris Taylor

 

What would it take 3 for 45ish or is that low I'm intrigued.

[The_DH]

That we go... let's get this man!!!

 

Didn't he have a no-trade to Toronto before? We did draft him as well and that didn't go through. Makes me think he could be using Toronto to drive up a price. Either that or the writers are making it up.

[G-Snarls]

Jays in on Chris Taylor

 

Ideal If acquisition

 

Good bat and can play anywhere while they figure out what to do with Biggio, Espinal, Groshans

[TwistedLogic]

[Carlos Danger]

 

Be happy with either or.. Both bring pluses the other does not.. Two targets that are Carlos Danger approved.

[glory]

Chris Taylor makes more sense between the two. I don't think the Jays can really afford too many more big FA contracts that run beyond 2025 if they want to extend existing young players. Taylor shouldn't get a huge commitment and he can play all over the field which will come in handy throughout the season. Although he hasn't played much 3B and that's where the Jays would need him to play for the most part.

[Sammy225]

Chris Taylor makes more sense between the two. I don't think the Jays can really afford too many more big FA contracts that run beyond 2025 if they want to extend existing young players. Taylor shouldn't get a huge commitment and he can play all over the field which will come in handy throughout the season. Although he hasn't played much 3B and that's where the Jays would need him to play for the most part.

 

I don't think so. Have him play 2nd and you can have biggio Espinal platoon situation till Moreno is ready to come up.

[max silver]

Taylor is a great fit for the Jays. I'm just not excited about Bryant as I really don't think he's likely to be worth the contract he's going to receive.

[glory]

I don't think so. Have him play 2nd and you can have biggio Espinal platoon situation till Moreno is ready to come up.

 

Biggio at 3B is not a good option, although I guess if it's short term until Moreno comes up, then it's doable.

[Jays24]

Biggio at 3B is not a good option, although I guess if it's short term until Moreno comes up, then it's doable.

 

Jays are trying to win in 2022 and I doubt they're ok with Biggio at 3rd if they're actually serious about that. The only starting position for Biggio is 2B on this team imo. He is backup level everywhere else on the diamond. I'm super confident the Jays will add a major IF.

[jerb]

[wilko]

 

That looks legit.................

[Sorrow]

Baergra is the guy that broke Yimi Garcia and I think Semien, ex player so could be legit.

[NiagaraJaysFan]

That looks legit.................

My goodness. If that's legit, and Chris Taylor is as well, what the hell kind of all-star lineup will we be fielding next year? Man.

[G-Snarls]

That looks legit.................

 

Oh yeah

[G-Snarls]

My goodness. If that's legit, and Chris Taylor is as well, what the hell kind of all-star lineup will we be fielding next year? Man.

 

Taylor rumour seems legit

 

The Freeman thing is nonsense based both on the "source" and the team's needs

[NiagaraJaysFan]

Taylor rumour seems legit

 

The Freeman thing is nonsense based both on the "source" and the team's needs

 

Maybe, but the way the post starts out "Ultima hora" (last minute, breaking news) with fire emojis gives me pause. He's been right before earlier this off-season.

[P2F]

Oddly, Carlos Baerga has broken multiple signings in the past, for what it's worth.

[G-Snarls]

Maybe, but the way the post starts out "Ultima hora" (last minute, breaking news) with fire emojis gives me pause. He's been right before earlier this off-season.

 

I LOVE Freddie Freeman but there's no way they move Vlad off 1B now, he's doing great there.

[glory]

I'm pretty sure Baerga broke the Semien signing. I'm equally sure that there's no chance the Jays are signing Freeman, but Baerga seems like an actual source. Probably just trolling.

[max silver]

I LOVE Freddie Freeman but there's no way they move Vlad off 1B now, he's doing great there.

 

If we knew that Vlad could play at least a passable third base I'd jump at Freeman in an instant. Freeman vs Bryant would be far preferable to me as I think each player will likely obtain a similar contract in free agency.

[Brownie19]

I LOVE Freddie Freeman but there's no way they move Vlad off 1B now, he's doing great there.

 

part time 3rd, part time DH, part time 1st?

[Slade]

Feels like the Jays are just being name dropped on that one. Only way it works is if Vlad can play 3B again and I doubt they want to move him off of 1B.

[Krylian]

The only way I see Freeman signing in Toronto is if he's got some life long desire of winning a championship in Canada. 1 year deal where he and Vladdy spell each other between 1B and DH. And even that scenario is hard to buy.

 

Would love to see it... But I just don't see it.

[Dick_Pole]

This only happens if everyone involved thinks Guerrero can head back to third.

 

Otherwise I'd love Donaldson back. As for the douchebag comments, sure. But he wasn't the same level as Stroman. Donaldson was intense like Bautista. Maybe a bit of a bully to the FO. But he wasn't intentionally causing unsolicited public drama like Stroman was. He's doable on this roster if Atkins holds no grudges.

[jerb]

 

Jon Heyman

@JonHeyman

 

Teams are trying to pry superstar 1B Freddie Freeman from Atlanta. Some say they still don’t think it will happen but r surprised he’s still free. Dodgers, who lost Seager and could move Muncy to 2B, may have best hope for SoCal product, NYY, TOR (h/t Carlos Baerga) reached out.