Jays 2021/22 General Off-Season Discussion

[Dick_Pole]

The World Series will be easy to make.

 

It's funny because I don't view the Orioles as a near-100 loss team anymore but because of the division they are in, they are scheduled to be pounded into the ground and last place in the AL once again.

[Spanky99]

That’s quite strange. Short week for Jays and Rays hitters in fantasy!

 

This tweet is wrong, well, when I look at the updated schedule it is. Maybe a couple double headers have been added.

[Dick_Pole]

I don't want to go against the science of Fangraphs but I feel a lot of these are off. Especially the AL West where I see the Angels, M's and Rangers doing better than their estimates. Tigers too. Reds, Pirates, Rockies way worse. I know it's difficult to project a 100 loss team but those ones are likely headed there.

[Slade]

Kirk looks like he dropped some weight.

[jerb]

[Horses Fart]

Kirk looks like he dropped some weight.

 

Certainly f***ing looks like it!

[L54]

Had no choice trying to squeeze those games lost due to the lockout.

 

Makes sense

[Henderson33]

Provided the money saved from a Freeman deal is used to improve the IF or getting another bullpen arm I am quite alright with that being the move. Schwarber and a guy like Matt Chapman helps us a lot more than just Freeman, and if Ramirez or Ketel Marte (if he would go back to 2B full time) are available that would be even better.

 

I love Freeman but he never made much sense for this lineup.

[Dick_Pole]

Only Harold Reynolds could construct a lineup where in a Schwarber scenario the two lefty bats in the lineup are hitting 5th and 7th lol. But hey Gurriel's well protected in that situation!

[Spanky99]

Makes sense

 

According to that tweet, they must be adding DH's in there, the Jays are playing teams around them dates...

 

https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/schedule/2022-07

[L54]

Provided the money saved from a Freeman deal is used to improve the IF or getting another bullpen arm I am quite alright with that being the move. Schwarber and a guy like Matt Chapman helps us a lot more than just Freeman, and if Ramirez or Ketel Marte (if he would go back to 2B full time) are available that would be even better.

 

I love Freeman but he never made much sense for this lineup.

 

Good first post, welcome

[G-Snarls]

Sorry if common knowledge that I was unaware of

 

Is Ricky Romero now officially involved with the team in some capacity?

 

His social media posts make it seem like he might be

[John_Havok]

Sorry if common knowledge that I was unaware of

 

Is Ricky Romero now officially involved with the team in some capacity?

 

His social media posts make it seem like he might be

 

Not sure. He's married to a Canadian, and did some work with the Vancouver Canadians a few years back with colour commentary, but haven't heard anything since then.

[connorp]

Sorry if common knowledge that I was unaware of

 

Is Ricky Romero now officially involved with the team in some capacity?

 

His social media posts make it seem like he might be

 

May have felt guilty taking that $36m or whatever it was

[43211234]

Not sure. He's married to a Canadian, and did some work with the Vancouver Canadians a few years back with colour commentary, but haven't heard anything since then.

 

He sat in a couple times on Sportsnet as a talking head when Siddal was off I think

[jerb]

 

Maury Brown

@BizballMaury

 

Something new happening in MLB social media:

 

The Braves are directly releasing contract details and beating out the insiders. Not sure if this is due to being owned by Liberty Media or not, but it’s something we rarely — if ever — see.

 

Maury Brown

@BizballMaury

 

So in a few minutes, hearing these clubs now releasing contract details direct:

Braves

W Sox

Giants

Blue Jays

Can’t imagine this is the end.

[jerb]

 

Rob Longley

@longleysunsport

 

Just spoke with Jose Berrios, who tells me he will get the start for Friday’s Grapefruit League opener against Baltimore. Berrios said he hopes to get two or three innings in. Feels strong after 26 pitch live BP session yesterday. #Bluejays.

[Krylian]

[Deadpool]

 

[Eat My Shatkins]

Lol f*** them if they want that much for only one year of Ramirez.

 

Keep him. Maybe the Jays get him for free next off season.

[Grant77]

It seems like we should still have money left since Chapman's salary is pretty reasonable.

 

Does Kenley Jansen become the most reasonable remaining free agent to spend that money on?

[Deadpool]

It seems like we should still have money left since Chapman's salary is pretty reasonable.

 

Does Kenley Jansen become the most reasonable remaining free agent to spend that money on?

 

If only to have Jansen pitching to Jansen, I think this would be the correct move.

[Krylian]

It seems like we should still have money left since Chapman's salary is pretty reasonable.

 

Does Kenley Jansen become the most reasonable remaining free agent to spend that money on?

 

I'd think another trade might be more likely...or they'll hold off and save the money for a deadline deal once they see where in season needs take them.

[Grant77]

I'd think another trade might be more likely...or they'll hold off and save the money for a deadline deal once they see where in season needs take them.

 

You're thinking a trade for a reliever or some kind of OF/DH type?

[Davie]

Still need a LH impact bat imo. With Schwarber/Freeman off the board, who can we target?

[Eat My Shatkins]

Would still like to see another good high leverage reliever brought in but not many left.

 

Tepera or Chafin might be the best bang for the buck options left out there.

[Slade]

[z3r0s]

basically 20M yearly for Suzuki. I can see why were weren't in for that.

[JFD]

I wouldn't trade Manoah straight up for him

[Dick_Pole]

The worst player on this team is Grishuk, who might still provide positive value. The next one after him is a toss up between Espinal, Biggio and some faceless #8 BP pitcher. Let that sink in for a moment. This team has come a long way from granting 1,000+ PA a year to Ryan Goins and John McDonald types. That, over anything else is a sign this team is legit.