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

[glory]

I haven't read Conforto's name linked to anyone. I think he was qualified so it would cost a pick, but with Schwarber apparently off the board, I think Conforto would make a lot of sense if the team was ok losing a pick for him.

[Deadpool]

Last year was Chapman's first full year returning from hip surgery...how much hope is there that the hips is now repaired and stronger and the bat will improve?

 

I'd guess there's a good chance that he improves, whether or not he recovers fully is the question. He's still young, so there's a reasonable chance. I don't think he has to fully recover to have value to the team, though.

[Brownie19]

I haven't read Conforto's name linked to anyone. I think he was qualified so it would cost a pick, but with Schwarber apparently off the board, I think Conforto would make a lot of sense if the team was ok losing a pick for him.

 

Completely agree. I'd be all over him for a 3 year $40M

[JFD]

Chappy was abysmal offensively last season, hopefully he can return to pre-2019 offense level

[Ray]

Smith, I’d honestly be totally fine with giving up, but I kinda hope we didn’t give up Kirk here.

[Deadpool]

I haven't read Conforto's name linked to anyone. I think he was qualified so it would cost a pick, but with Schwarber apparently off the board, I think Conforto would make a lot of sense if the team was ok losing a pick for him.

 

I don't think I'm comfortable giving up a pick for Conforto. Not when we have 3 starting OFs already.

[RustyTrombone]

Dickerson is kinda trash (but if he'd sign as a cheap bench piece, I wouldn't hate the idea), and I can't imagine Joc would come here to be a 4th OF - he's likely looking for a starter role to try and rebuild his value, ditto Conforto.

 

Well Joc would get starter atbats vs rhp. And with conforto we would have to make room like I said. Probably would mean Gurriel to dh/1b or maybe a trade.

[Deadpool]

Chappy was abysmal offensively last season, hopefully he can return to pre-2019 offense level

 

He had a 101 wRC+. He was almost exactly average.

[Ray]

Honestly, just re-sign Corey Dickerson and run it back. Read an article about him after the season and he detailed all the changes he made with Guillermo Martinez and how comfortable he felt with the Jays, and the numbers showed it.

[JFD]

He had a 101 wRC+. He was almost exactly average.

 

Abysmal based on his career numbers.

[saskjayfan]

I haven't read Conforto's name linked to anyone. I think he was qualified so it would cost a pick, but with Schwarber apparently off the board, I think Conforto would make a lot of sense if the team was ok losing a pick for him.

 

I actually like that idea quite a bit. The qualifying offer could have cooled his market a lot. With Ray and Semien we are 2 qualifying offers to the good already so Conforto could be a nice add.

[BCZ]

Hoping Pearson is still here, ok with sending Kirk or Groshan.

 

If Kevin Smith is the biggest piece going to Oakland then I love this trade.

 

Please no Kirk/Moreno/Pearson

 

It's already been established nobody on the ML roster... pay attention?

[BCZ]

I hope you guys know the return is going to be way more significant than any of you can imagine. 1) It always is 2) They're trying to save face after missing out on Freeman 3) It's the Toronto surplus charge

[Deadpool]

It's already been established nobody after the ML roster... pay attention?

 

To be fair, that was one tweet from a reporter, not the club saying that for sure.

 

I think it's likely accurate, but it would hardly shock me if a baseball reporter got something wrong.

[Angrioter]

Now we need a corner OF who can hit. Grichuk to the bench

[Spanky99]

I don't think I'm comfortable giving up a pick for Conforto. Not when we have 3 starting OFs already.

 

Ah... just make Grichuk a glorified 5th CF/OF backup...

 

Man, I'd love Conforto.

[Deadpool]

I hope you guys know the return is going to be way more significant than any of you can imagine. 1) It always is 2) They're trying to save face after missing out on Freeman 3) It's the Toronto surplus charge

 

1) maybe? 2) Freeman hasn't signed, and the team doesn't have to "save face" at all. Chapman is actually a better move than Freeman. 3) If that ever existed, it's for free agents, and doesn't apply to trades.

[vaff]

Now we need a corner OF who can hit. Grichuk to the bench

 

What happened to Hernandez and Gurriel? 🤔

[Deadpool]

Now we need a corner OF who can hit. Grichuk to the bench

 

Grichuk is already on the bench... We have LGJ, Teo, and Springer.

[Daniel Labude]

[The Iceman]

I'm gonna love hearing the casuals comment on a .210 avridge with 200 K's.

 

But hitting 7th

[L54]

I hope you guys know the return is going to be way more significant than any of you can imagine. 1) It always is 2) They're trying to save face after missing out on Freeman 3) It's the Toronto surplus charge

 

What’s your prediction hot tub guy

[Ray]

Davidi: Blue Jays deal for Matt Chapman is done. Kevin Smith, Gunnar Hoglund, Zach Logue and Kirby Snead are headed to Athletics, per source.

 

Yup, more than fine with that return. Let’s gooooo.

[BCZ]

1) maybe? 2) Freeman hasn't signed, and the team doesn't have to "save face" at all. Chapman is actually a better move than Freeman. 3) If that ever existed, it's for free agents, and doesn't apply to trades.

 

1) Probably 2) Yes, it's a PR move... everyone was hyped on Freeman and now they have to salvage or it's a massive let down. 3) Yes it applies to trades too

[Angrioter]

What happened to Hernandez and Gurriel?

 

Teo DH

[Grant77]

It's Smith, Hoglund, Logue, and Snead as per Shi Davidi.

 

Very reasonable in my opinion.

[BCZ]

What’s your prediction hot tub guy

 

The mother load, get your faps in now

[L54]

Wow Smith, Holland, Logue and Kirby Snead

 

It’s g0nna be WAY more then u guys think

[JFD]

Now we need a corner OF who can hit. Grichuk to the bench

 

We need a lefty bat that can hit and I don't care what position

 

Man I wish we got Winker...

[Slade]

 

Love the deal.