joey votto or freddie freeman

[RobinThicc]

Max id go on freeman is 5/150.

 

Apparently the braves were offering in the 5/140 range, so I doubt 5/150 gets it done tho.

 

Schwarber should be the main focus.

[Grant77]

Max id go on freeman is 5/150.

 

Apparently the braves were offering in the 5/140 range, so I doubt 5/150 gets it done tho.

 

Schwarber should be the main focus.

 

A third baseman should be the main focus. The need for a DH is present, but is far down the priority list.

[max silver]

I would give serious consideration to signing Trevor Story. There are reports that he turned down a 9 figure contract offer asking that he change positions, but he's historically been very good defensively at short stop. Bo could has his choice of either moving to 2nd or 3rd base, he would likely be fine at either position with time and reps. My only concern is whether this would piss off Bo and crater the chances at him signing an extension in the future.

[RobinThicc]

A third baseman should be the main focus. The need for a DH is present, but is far down the priority list.

 

Sure but its clear they're going after Freeman or Schwarber, so out of those 2 I'd make Schwarber the priority.

[xposbrad]

I would do like the Yankees and focus on a shorter deal for a 1B. FF is 32, he could fall off a cliff in a year or two quite easily. Rizzo was a 4-5war/yr player a couple of years ago. I would go for a Schwarber also over a huge deal to a 1B who is 32 that could end up being a disaster contract in the near future.

[EastCoaster]

The rumors are that the Blue jays are making a push for Kyle Schwarber as 1st/DH player to share with Vladdy. Rumors has it that the Red Sox are in the Freddie Freeman Sweepstakes. Votto has no intention in coming home to Toronto he made that quite clear a few years ago his intention are to retire as a member of the Reds.

[xposbrad]

The rumors are that the Blue jays are making a push for Kyle Schwarber as 1st/DH player to share with Vladdy. Rumors has it that the Red Sox are in the Freddie Freeman Sweepstakes. Votto has no intention in coming home to Toronto he made that quite clear a few years ago his intention are to retire as a member of the Reds.

 

Would be nice to do Schwarber + Suzuki

[Grant77]

Sure but its clear they're going after Freeman or Schwarber, so out of those 2 I'd make Schwarber the priority.

 

Not so clear now. They got Chapman and rumour is that the talks with Schwarber have cooled.

[RobinThicc]

Not so clear now. They got Chapman and rumour is that the talks with Schwarber have cooled.

 

Yeah. Seems like neither.

[Krylian]

Not so clear now. They got Chapman and rumour is that the talks with Schwarber have cooled.

 

Agreed. Close the thread.

[jaysblue]

Votto or Schwarber as a DH would be a nice fit. Jays need a left handed bat in the middle of their lineup or near the top. They're too heavily right handed. Their only left-handed bat is Biggio.

[Deadpool]

Votto or Schwarber as a DH would be a nice fit. Jays need a left handed bat in the middle of their lineup or near the top. They're too heavily right handed. Their only left-handed bat is Biggio.

 

The team hits righties well, I honestly don't get the "need a left bat" thing.

 

Votto is going to be 39 and paid $22.5M, that's not something I'm particularly interested in adding to this team.

 

IF we could find a util player who happened to bat lefty, that's cool, but adding a full time DH is just not helpful.

[Krylian]

Votto or Schwarber as a DH would be a nice fit. Jays need a left handed bat in the middle of their lineup or near the top. They're too heavily right handed. Their only left-handed bat is Biggio.

 

They would both be great first in this lineup. Doubtful that the Phillies would trade Schwarber right after signing him though.

 

Votto would be more of a deadline luxury acquisition and would depend on what our team looks like in July (what other holes need to be plugged that would be higher priority)

[wilko]

Votto or Schwarber as a DH would be a nice fit. Jays need a left handed bat in the middle of their lineup or near the top. They're too heavily right handed. Their only left-handed bat is Biggio.

 

If they can hit R or LHP the same what's the difference?

[jaysblue]

The team hits righties well, I honestly don't get the "need a left bat" thing.

 

Votto is going to be 39 and paid $22.5M, that's not something I'm particularly interested in adding to this team.

 

IF we could find a util player who happened to bat lefty, that's cool, but adding a full time DH is just not helpful.

 

When you're facing tough righties in the postseason, will make somewhat of a difference.

 

I agree, doesn't make sense using the DH slot on only a DH type player. A utility guy who bats left or a switch hitter and who could play all around would be nice. Jurickson Profar would be a nice fit and someone who has some untapped potential.

[jaysblue]

They would both be great first in this lineup. Doubtful that the Phillies would trade Schwarber right after signing him though.

 

Votto would be more of a deadline luxury acquisition and would depend on what our team looks like in July (what other holes need to be plugged that would be higher priority)

 

Yeah Votto could be a deadline acquisition. I'm sure if the Jays are in the thick of things, they'll add another big bat or arm if they could.

 

Hopefully they never go out and add Brad Hand ever again haha.