Jays 2021/22 General Off-Season Discussion

[Jimcanuck]

Trevor Story??

 

Yes, please. 3B solved and some more speed on the basepaths.

[Slade]

I like Kikuchi but maybe around like $8MM AAV. He got hit pretty hard once they cracked down on sticky stuff. I can see him getting a Jon Gray type deal.

[Brownie19]

 

It's all coming together!

[keggy]

Yes, please. 3B solved and some more speed on the basepaths.

 

Story is elite at SS. I would move Bichette for either him or Correa.

[connorp]

Story is elite at SS. I would move Bichette for either him or Correa.

 

Neither is coming, so don’t worry.

[Jimcanuck]

Story is elite at SS. I would move Bichette for either him or Correa.

 

True, but you don't move your star shortstop for a guy like Story who is only coming here on a short time, high AAV deal.

[Daniel Labude]

True, but you don't move your star shortstop for a guy like Story who is only coming here on a short time, high AAV deal.

 

2 years 50 million would be nice. Give Story an op out after a year. He bets on himself for a potential 7 year contract on boosted numbers outside of Coors

[jerb]

 

Steven Matz

@Smatz88

 

Extending heartfelt thanks to the Toronto @BlueJays. Specifically, I’d like to thank Charlie, Pete, & all my teammates for an awesome season in '21. I have no doubt that I’m where I am today in part because of all the work we put in together last year, & I’ll always be grateful.

 

Steven Matz

@Smatz88

 

I also want to extend my gratitude to Ross & the entire @BlueJays FO for bringing me over last winter & for all the support throughout 2021. Once we finally got there, I really had a tremendous time in Toronto. Best of luck to my former teammates & Jays' fans in 2022 & beyond!

[Eat My Shatkins]

So the Jays get the Mariners and Rangers 2nd round picks in the next draft correct?

[Carlos Danger]

AP News

 

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End

 

Seriously though, wouldn't a CAPTCHA for new member profiles fix our spam problem which is out of control???

[Abomination]

Seriously though, wouldn't a CAPTCHA for new member profiles fix our spam problem which is out of control???

 

Or just 24 hours before you can post.

[G-Snarls]

I asked this question before and nobody answered

 

How much credit (if any) does Charlie Montoyo deserve for the current clubhouse/dugout atmosphere? And has that helped with recruitment?

Is the FO just bringing in quality guys who are good team mates? Or does Charlie do things throughout the season that helps?

 

Like most I think he's a pretty bad in-game manager but they seem to love playing for him.

 

We're not only signing and extending top notch players now but sometimes it's even at a discount.

 

Does Charlie deserve some credit or no? Or is it impossible to tell?

[saskjayfan]

I asked this question before and nobody answered

 

How much credit (if any) does Charlie Montoyo deserve for the current clubhouse/dugout atmosphere? And has that helped with recruitment?

Is the FO just bringing in quality guys who are good team mates? Or does Charlie do things throughout the season that helps?

 

Like most I think he's a pretty bad in-game manager but they seem to love playing for him.

 

We're not only signing and extending top notch players now but sometimes it's even at a discount.

 

Does Charlie deserve some credit or no? Or is it impossible to tell?

 

Impossible to tell or certainly to tell to what degree. I can't s*** all over Montoyo without acknowledging guys likely enjoy playing for him, and he probably keeps things positive in tough times. Enough to overcome some of the suspect decision making? Probably not, but he's not going anywhere. He's certainly not devoid of positives. Please, no more loading the bases with 2 free passes in a tie game when you still have an at bat in the bottom of the 10th though!

[WryNGinger]

It's unbelievable how well signing Ray and Semien worked out for both the players and the Jays as an organization. It will be interesting to see if it leads to any good value show-me deals this offseason. The pending CBA uncertainty may hinder this. One of the more interesting off seasons in a while for sure.

[L54]

I think the FO has placed a large emphasis on the quality of human inside that clubhouse which in turn makes Charlie’s job even easier.

 

Alex Wood on record speaking to Gausman’s character and the fact they’ve been chasing him for a couple years says a lot.

[G-Snarls]

I think the FO has placed a large emphasis on the quality of human inside that clubhouse which in turn makes Charlie’s job even easier.

 

Alex Wood on record speaking to Gausman’s character and the fact they’ve been chasing him for a couple years says a lot.

 

And who is gone?

 

Donaldson

Stroman

[L54]

And who is gone?

 

Donaldson

Stroman

 

100%

[G-Snarls]

What jerseys did I buy last decade?

 

Donaldson

Stroman

 

LOL

[mellowgold]

What jerseys did I buy last decade?

 

 

Donaldson

Stroman

 

LOL

 

If it makes you feel better the only jersey I've ever bought is Osuna, lol.

[max silver]

If it makes you feel better the only jersey I've ever bought is Osuna, lol.

 

Lol you win the prize then.

[G-Snarls]

Lol you win the prize then.

 

And it's not like it mattered at the time. I loved cheering for all 3 of those douchebags.

[Brownie19]

What jerseys did I buy last decade?

 

Donaldson

Stroman

 

LOL

 

I'll trade you my Brett Lawrie jersey for your Donaldson jersey

[G-Snarls]

I'll trade you my Brett Lawrie jersey for your Donaldson jersey

 

I already have one of those too

 

LOL I forgot

 

Douchebag #4

[max silver]

And it's not like it mattered at the time. I loved cheering for all 3 of those douchebags.

 

We really didn't know about Osuna at the time though so I guess he can have a pass on that one. Oddly enough despite the inherent drama I find myself softening on the idea of a Stroman reunion as his addition would make for a real juggernaut rotation. And a Donaldson reunion would be awesome as well as I think in the Jays lineup he would likely be able to prodice a few more huge seasons with the bat.

[G-Snarls]

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

[Hipfan]

We really didn't know about Osuna at the time though so I guess he can have a pass on that one. Oddly enough despite the inherent drama I find myself softening on the idea of a Stroman reunion as his addition would make for a real juggernaut rotation. And a Donaldson reunion would be awesome as well as I think in the Jays lineup he would likely be able to prodice a few more huge seasons with the bat.

 

Donaldson could be a nice bridge to Groshans/Martinez and probably could be had for cheap, assuming Minny wants out of the contract.

[max silver]

Yeah the current team is probably more "likeable"

 

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.

[jerb]

 

Joe Pantorno

@JoePantorno

 

@jonmorosi on MLB Network: Mariners, Blue Jays perceived favorites for Kris Bryant.

[Carlos Danger]

Whoaaa doggy, that would be awesome!! Just need to acquire additional medical staff to keep Bryant and Springer healthy, but would be a great pickup!!

[Jays24]

 

Joe Pantorno

@JoePantorno

 

@jonmorosi on MLB Network: Mariners, Blue Jays perceived favorites for Kris Bryant.

 

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