2021/2022 Free Agency Thread

[Deadpool]

Kevin Smith, Biggio, and Espinal are all cool dudes

 

I kind of want all of them to have a reasonable chance to steal a starting spot

 

But I dont want to two of them to be starters by necessity

 

Thats why Villar fits a bit

 

I honestly cannot see a scenario (barring injury or moving him from 2B) where Biggio isn't considerably more valuable than Villar. I think Espinal and Villar are probably about even (age and cost gives the edge to Espinal) and if Smith can translate his AAA numbers to the majors, he could be the best of the bunch (though, so far he has had just a miserable time against MLB pitching).

 

I just don't see why he'd be worth a roster spot (and losing someone from the 40 man) over those guys. He's not BAD per se, he's just redundant for the Jays.

[Laika]

I honestly cannot see a scenario (barring injury or moving him from 2B) where Biggio isn't considerably more valuable than Villar. I think Espinal and Villar are probably about even (age and cost gives the edge to Espinal) and if Smith can translate his AAA numbers to the majors, he could be the best of the bunch (though, so far he has had just a miserable time against MLB pitching).

 

I just don't see why he'd be worth a roster spot (and losing someone from the 40 man) over those guys. He's not BAD per se, he's just redundant for the Jays.

 

Well I think all those guys have options

 

Actually all FOUR could even fit on the MLB roster right now if they dont roster three f***ing catchers

 

And it sounds like April rosters may be expanded

[Laika]

Bring me villar or bring me death!

[wamco]

Could be a trade on the back burner?

 

I agree. Hopefully that trade is trading villar to someone.

[Deadpool]

 

I like our Vasquez move over this.

[Jays24]

The Villar hate is ridiculous.

 

Villar would be fine if we were looking to replace Espinal or maybe even Biggio but definitely not a player of Semien's calibre.

 

Hope this interest is because of a potential move for Ramirez where we'd need a 2B or a backup utility infielder.

[Krylian]

Holy s*** Gomez, Get your s*** together. Why does Ross want this guy.

 

payroll parameters?

[Krylian]

Sir the Jays need an infielder and Villar is a projected improvement

 

Error no he's not actually. Just looked.

 

He would be a good depth addition though

 

As depth, I don't have a problem. The fear is Villar would be the replacement for Semien. That's what most are objecting to I believe.

[Grant77]

 

I like our Vasquez move over this.

 

So do I. That's a very large guarantee for a guy who probably should have been available on a minor league deal.

[Deadpool]

Bunch of smaller moves today...

 

Red Sox get Diekman (better than Strahm at least there)

Dodgers signed Hanser Alberto (Maybe that takes them out on Villar if they just wanted a utility guy?)

Cubs signed Jesse Chavez (who is freaking 38 now. Damn)

Astros signed Lewis Brinson (MiLB deal)

Rangers signed Matt Moore (MiLB deal)

Nationals signed Ehire Adrianza

Mets signed Adam Ottavino.

 

It's a flurry alright, just not of big names (yet).

[Scion]

Kevin Smith, Biggio, and Espinal are all cool dudes

 

I kind of want all of them to have a reasonable chance to steal a starting spot

 

But I dont want to two of them to be starters by necessity

 

Thats why Villar fits a bit

 

Adding Villlar means you have three question marks instead of two. It's a better position to be in, but still a s***** position.

 

This only makes sense to me as a depth add to compete for a utility role and not as a stop gap in the infield.

[Scion]

As depth, I don't have a problem. The fear is Villar would be the replacement for Semien. That's what most are objecting to I believe.

 

I can't imagine Villar would be anything more than a depth add. The front office has to know that they need to supplement their core with a legitimate everyday infielder.

[Spanky99]

In retrospect, before the Lockdown people were okay for J-Hay, but he signed yesterday with the Chisox, he and Villar are quite similar. Meh, I still think it's barring trade, likely one of Biggio or Espinal out in something for Chapman kind of thing? IDK

[Scion]

In retrospect, before the Lockdown people were okay for J-Hay, but he signed yesterday with the Chisox, he and Villar are quite similar. Meh, I still think it's barring trade, likely one of Biggio or Espinal out in something for Chapman kind of thing? IDK

 

That is my sense as well.

[Spanky99]

Bunch of smaller moves today...

 

Red Sox get Diekman (better than Strahm at least there)

Dodgers signed Hanser Alberto (Maybe that takes them out on Villar if they just wanted a utility guy?)

Cubs signed Jesse Chavez (who is freaking 38 now. Damn)

Astros signed Lewis Brinson (MiLB deal)

Rangers signed Matt Moore (MiLB deal)

Nationals signed Ehire Adrianza

Mets signed Adam Ottavino.

 

It's a flurry alright, just not of big names (yet).

 

There was a bunch of moves yesterday as well, no one seems to be posting them.

[jerb]

 

Joel Sherman

@Joelsherman1

 

Anibal Sanchez is in a deal with the #Nationals as @JonHeyman reported. Hear it is a minor league deal which is worth $2M in majors with $1.5M in performance bonuses.

[connorp]

There was a bunch of moves yesterday as well, no one seems to be posting them.

 

Pretty clear there weren’t negotiations going on during the lockout. Just teams kind of preparing

[Spanky99]

Pretty clear there weren’t negotiations going on during the lockout. Just teams kind of preparing

 

And? I'm talking about posts about transactions.

[wamco]

Perhaps people left their house and enjoyed their Saturday.

[connorp]

And? I'm talking about posts about transactions.

 

Not everything needs to be an exact answer to the quoted post. I was just saying by the fact that it’s only a bunch of small deals going on (which could be negotiated very quickly), it seems the thought process that there’d be a flurry in the bigger names was mistaken

[Spanky99]

Not everything needs to be an exact answer to the quoted post. I was just saying by the fact that it’s only a bunch of small deals going on (which could be negotiated very quickly), it seems the thought process that there’d be a flurry in the bigger names was mistaken

 

Yes it does, when you quote a post, ya imbecile.

[Spanky99]

Perhaps people left their house and enjoyed their Saturday.

 

You talking to yourself again, shitstain? To old to understand replying to quotes, or have no balls. We all know about your Saturdays...

 

[Deadpool]

You talking to yourself again, shitstain? To old to understand replying to quotes, or have no balls

 

Wait, when did the Spanky/wamco beef start? Is this some sort of "Off Topic" thing that I'm too Baseball to understand?

[Deadpool]

Just going to nip this in the bud right now guys... Keep it SOMEWHAT civil and ideally mostly on topic..

[jerb]

 

Jeff Passan

@JeffPassan

 

Reliever Brad Boxberger and Milwaukee are in agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million deal for the right-hander to return to the Brewers, sources tell ESPN. Boxberger, 33, was excellent in 71 games last season and can earn another $550,000 in performance bonuses.

[jerb]

 

Ken Rosenthal

@Ken_Rosenthal

 

Free-agent outfielder Steven Souza in agreement with Mariners, source tells @TheAthletic.

 

Ken Rosenthal

@Ken_Rosenthal

 

Minor-league deal

[jerb]

 

Jon Morosi

@jonmorosi

 

Source: Free agent Joc Pederson is drawing interest from the Cleveland Guardians. @MLBNetwork @MLB

[jerb]

 

Ken Rosenthal

@Ken_Rosenthal

 

Free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz in agreement with Nationals on one-year contract, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic.

 

Ken Rosenthal

@Ken_Rosenthal

 

Deal includes mutual option for 2023, per source

 

Ken Rosenthal

@Ken_Rosenthal

 

Cruz guarantee is $13M

[jerb]

 

Jesse Dougherty

@dougherty_jesse

 

Source: The Nationals have signed Aaron Sanchez to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.

[Jays24]

 

Jesse Dougherty

@dougherty_jesse

 

Source: The Nationals have signed Aaron Sanchez to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.

 

It still surprises me that Sanchez didn't turn into a stud. He was so good for us in his early years that it sucks seeing him like this.