Matt Chapman to the Jays for Hoglund, Smith, Logue, and Snead

[Laika]

Chapman PROJECTS to be the team's 7th best hitter, guys. Seventh.

 

Vlad

Springer

Bo

Teo

Kirk

Gurriel

Chapman

 

(that's wOBA projected in order, based on the FG DC projections)

 

I don't think they hit him 2nd in the order unless he is killing it for several weeks of the season

[Jays24]

Chapman PROJECTS to be the team's 7th best hitter, guys. Seventh.

 

Vlad

Springer

Bo

Teo

Kirk

Gurriel

Chapman

 

(that's wOBA projected in order, based on the FG DC projections)

 

I don't think they hit him 2nd in the order unless he is killing it for several weeks of the season

 

Out of curiosity, what did Semien project to hit last year before the season started?

 

I think anyone that puts him 2nd is assuming he's closer to the 2019 version than last years. You also have to account that there are egos involved so there is 0 chance he bats 7th unless hes an utter disaster this Spring. He will definitely bat 5th at worst and then let the season decide where he goes from there imo

[Krylian]

Chapman PROJECTS to be the team's 7th best hitter, guys. Seventh.

 

Vlad

Springer

Bo

Teo

Kirk

Gurriel

Chapman

 

(that's wOBA projected in order, based on the FG DC projections)

 

I don't think they hit him 2nd in the order unless he is killing it for several weeks of the season

 

Yes... But you're forgetting who our manager is

[Scion]

Chapman PROJECTS to be the team's 7th best hitter, guys. Seventh.

 

Vlad

Springer

Bo

Teo

Kirk

Gurriel

Chapman

 

(that's wOBA projected in order, based on the FG DC projections)

 

I don't think they hit him 2nd in the order unless he is killing it for several weeks of the season

 

Granted, but those projections are heavily influenced by his last two seasons of performance post hip surgery. If Chapman has fully recovered from that operation like he claims there is a non-zero percent chance that his true talent level is closer to his 2018 and 2019 seasons.

[JFD]

Exactly my thoughts. People had Semien batting 6th/7th before the season started last year. If he looks great in spring training, he will go 2nd. If not, he bats 5th.

 

Springer

Chapman

Vlad

Bo

Teo

Gurriel

Kirk

Grichuk

Biggio

 

He struck out 200 times last year coming off a hip injury and you want to put him 2nd in the order? Let him regain his form at least before putting that kind of pressure on him with his new team.

 

256 K's in has last 188 games.. yikes. Gotta pray that we aren't getting that guy lol

[Spanky99]

Granted, but those projections are heavily influenced by his last two seasons of performance post hip surgery. If Chapman has fully recovered from that operation like he claims there is a non-zero percent chance that his true talent level is closer to his 2018 and 2019 seasons.

 

Winner, winner, Chicken Dinner.

[Spanky99]

Amazing!!!

[Stangstag]

Yes... But you're forgetting who our manager is

 

This.

 

Also wouldn’t be totally surprised to see Grichuk hitting above Chapman

[glory]

Yes... But you're forgetting who our manager is

 

Yeah that’s what I was factoring in. Getting into the mind of a man who was putting 2021 Joe Panik at DH, and pinch hitting Valera for Kirk late in games is going to lead to weird predictions.

 

Although like I said if Chapman proves he’s back offensively then top of the order would be fine.

[Jimcanuck]

Granted, but those projections are heavily influenced by his last two seasons of performance post hip surgery. If Chapman has fully recovered from that operation like he claims there is a non-zero percent chance that his true talent level is closer to his 2018 and 2019 seasons.

 

Projections don't matter, it's what is in Montoya's gut that matters.

[Laika]

Matt Chapman hit 6th or worse for the As 60 times last year guys

[Laika]

Granted, but those projections are heavily influenced by his last two seasons of performance post hip surgery. If Chapman has fully recovered from that operation like he claims there is a non-zero percent chance that his true talent level is closer to his 2018 and 2019 seasons.

 

It's possible although I tend to assume narratives like that aren't true.

 

But yeah if he's got a .360 wOBA end of April, move him on up

[G-Snarls]

Projections don't matter, it's what is in Montoya's gut that matters.

 

Tacos

[Jimcanuck]

Tacos

 

Will probably flip flop Chapman and Bichette 2nd in the order based on beef or shrimp.

[Stangstag]

This.

 

Also wouldn’t be totally surprised to see Grichuk hitting above Chapman

 

Im a prophet. At least its only spring training lol

[Scion]

It's possible although I tend to assume narratives like that aren't true.

 

But yeah if he's got a .360 wOBA end of April, move him on up

 

Fair point

[Grant77]

This is an absolutely stellar acquisition of my number 1 target going into the offseason.

 

Our biggest concerns at the end of last season were the lack of a third baseman and poor team defense/general run prevention. The impact that a a gold glove third baseman will have on this team can't be overstated.

 

Some will being up his handedness, but it needs to be noted that this team led the league in OPS against right handed pitchers last year. Chapman himself has identical splits against RHP and LHP. A lefty bat would be nice, but this addresses far more issues. A Biggio/Espinal tandem at 2B will be really solid in my opinion.

 

My number 1 target crushing a right hander to beat Houston. I love it. Many wanted other players instead, but we couldn't have found a better fit.

[Spanky99]

My number 1 target crushing a right hander to beat Houston. I love it. Many wanted other players instead, but we couldn't have found a better fit.

 

Uhmm... I don't recall anyone not wanting Chapman, that trade sent me to the moon! Hahah!

[connorp]

Uhmm... I don't recall anyone not wanting Chapman, that trade sent me to the moon! Hahah!

 

I’m on record for saying Eduardo Escobar. 1.1 WAR to 0.4 so far. 10% down

[Grant77]

Uhmm... I don't recall anyone not wanting Chapman, that trade sent me to the moon! Hahah!

 

It was a really unpopular idea when the Ramirez rumours were going around and everyone was on the lefty bat bandwagon, but regardless, the man has quietly been a stud. He's money on both sides of the ball.

[Jimcanuck]

My number 1 target crushing a right hander to beat Houston. I love it. Many wanted other players instead, but we couldn't have found a better fit.

 

Congrats on being right, for once.

[Grant77]

Congrats on being right, for once.

 

Congratulate Ross Atkins. I didn't make any trades, but he got a 2 time 6 WAR player for pennies on the dollar.

[Spanky99]

I’m on record for saying Eduardo Escobar. 1.1 WAR to 0.4 so far. 10% down

 

Okay, we remember your hot takes, meat. lol

[max silver]

My number 1 target crushing a right hander to beat Houston. I love it. Many wanted other players instead, but we couldn't have found a better fit.

 

Chapman is a great fit on this team, but the team actually received stellar play at third base by Espinal last season, especially defensively. It's great that the front office was able to revamp the infield defence and the club may have improved defensively overall, despite losing a gold glover in Semien from second base.

[Deadpool]

Chapman is a great fit on this team, but the team actually received stellar play at third base by Espinal last season, especially defensively. It's great that the front office was able to revamp the infield defence and the club may have improved defensively overall, despite losing a gold glover in Semien from second base.

 

As good a defender as Semien is, Chapman is still better, so I don't think "may have" is a necessary qualifier.

[max silver]

As good a defender as Semien is, Chapman is still better, so I don't think "may have" is a necessary qualifier.

 

I try not to make definitive statements especially this early into the season just to cover my own ass later on, but this team's infield looks to be upgraded to a massive degree compared to last season. As amazing as Espinal was last season at third the club just brought aboard a platinum glover and arguably best third base defender in baseball. Semien was nails defensively at second but Espinal may be even better. Bo has looked very good at short stop, especially compared to his earlier season struggles of a year ago. And finally Vladdy is continuing to mature at first base and may end up as a plus defender there.

[Laika]

Yeah and Rocket Raimel is solidifying the outfield defense too

[John_Havok]

Yeah and Rocket Raimel is solidifying the outfield defense too

 

lol. yeah....

[Virgil_Hiltz]

Only issues with Raimel in the outfield is his decisions on his throwing...wrong base and/or overthrowing the cutoff man.

[Krylian]

Only issues with Raimel in the outfield is his decisions on his throwing...wrong base and/or overthrowing the cutoff man.

 

It's cause his arm is so powerful and he doesn't know his own strength.