Blue Jays Acquire Whit Merrifield

[Carlos Danger]

Anyone have a link to the Atkins interview?

[glory]

Anyone have a link to the Atkins interview?

 

[BlueJaysFever]

Atkins when pressed about Merrifield only being a road player went on to say (paraphrased) that he doesn't expect that to be the case and that he wouldn't have made the move otherwise. Essentially it points to him allowing Merrifield himself to tell the media/fans that he will be getting vaccinated. Makes sense since it's a personal choice.

[Carlos Danger]

 

Thank you!!

[Spanky99]

Thank you!!

 

That's his presser after the deadline, not what you asked me about from Tim and Friends?

[RustyTrombone]

Fangraphs articles are soo ass. Dont know why anyone would bother to read them.

[Spanky99]

What the hell is this analysis from Fangraphs on the Merrifield trade?

 

 

 

"Reeks of irresponsibility"? That's a pretty bold accusation to assume that the Jays didn't do any homework on this simply because Ross Atkins declined to comment on a sensitive issue, one that Merrifield himself has already gotten plenty of heat for.

 

Hah... who wrote that jargon, it had to be a commenter right?

[John_Havok]

Hah... who wrote that jargon, it had to be a commenter right?

 

Nope, author

 

“ With the player summaries complete, there’s an elephant in the room I wish I didn’t need to address but is breathing down my neck, so here goes. Is Merrifield legally allowed to enter the country of Canada? It’s absurd that this question needs to be asked, but as we know all too well, a recent three-game series between the Blue Jays and Royals revealed that he had not been vaccinated for COVID-19, which is required for entry into Canada. Toronto has given a Merrfield a shot, yes, but can it give him the shot?

 

As of this writing, there’s been no confirmation of Merrifield’s vaccination status. In an interview, Jays GM Ross Atkins declined to comment further on the matter, saying he would let Merrifield discuss it with his family. Based on the fact that he circumvented a simple yes/no question, it seems like the Blue Jays acquired Merrifield before confirming whether or not he would agree to a vaccine. If so, it’s a move that reeks of irresponsibility. I’m no GM, but I’d want my deadline acquisition to appear in front of the home crowd and not skip half the remaining games. It’s not as if the prospect of a U.S.-only Merrifield was accounted for in the acquisition cost, either. Parting with two 40 FV prospects for a utility bat, albeit an established one with bounce-back potential, is not a bargain.”

 

What kinda moron thinks the GM of a multi-billion dollar sports franchise doesn’t bother to check this kind of thing before trading for him?

[Pendleton]

That's some pretty f***ing awful sports journalism right there, for many reasons.

[Spanky99]

Nope, author

 

“ With the player summaries complete, there’s an elephant in the room I wish I didn’t need to address but is breathing down my neck, so here goes. Is Merrifield legally allowed to enter the country of Canada? It’s absurd that this question needs to be asked, but as we know all too well, a recent three-game series between the Blue Jays and Royals revealed that he had not been vaccinated for COVID-19, which is required for entry into Canada. Toronto has given a Merrfield a shot, yes, but can it give him the shot?

 

As of this writing, there’s been no confirmation of Merrifield’s vaccination status. In an interview, Jays GM Ross Atkins declined to comment further on the matter, saying he would let Merrifield discuss it with his family. Based on the fact that he circumvented a simple yes/no question, it seems like the Blue Jays acquired Merrifield before confirming whether or not he would agree to a vaccine. If so, it’s a move that reeks of irresponsibility. I’m no GM, but I’d want my deadline acquisition to appear in front of the home crowd and not skip half the remaining games. It’s not as if the prospect of a U.S.-only Merrifield was accounted for in the acquisition cost, either. Parting with two 40 FV prospects for a utility bat, albeit an established one with bounce-back potential, is not a bargain.”

 

What kinda moron thinks the GM of a multi-billion dollar sports franchise doesn’t bother to check this kind of thing before trading for him?

 

Yeah, I just read it, and the shitshow of comments... funny enough MLB Tonight were just discussing this situation. There seems to be the blame game going on to a problem that's unknown.

[vaff]

Fangraphs articles are soo ass. Dont know why anyone would bother to read them.

 

So is their prospect analysis, imo. I only go there for the numbers.

[L54]

Fangraphs articles are soo ass. Dont know why anyone would bother to read them.

 

Yup Fangraphs sucks. I’m like vaff and only go there for the numbers

[Brownie19]

Yeah, I just read it, and the shitshow of comments... funny enough MLB Tonight were just discussing this situation. There seems to be the blame game going on to a problem that's unknown.

 

Personally, I think we all give people who get paid to write and talk about baseball FAR too much credit for being smart and knowing baseball.

[Jimcanuck]

Personally, I think we all give people who get paid to write and talk about baseball FAR too much credit for being smart and knowing baseball.

 

Especially when they get paid s***.

[Laika]

So is their prospect analysis, imo. I only go there for the numbers.

 

nah their prospect stuff is amazing now

 

it competes with or exceeds any other publication

 

is it perfect? no of course not

[Terminator]

I read the fantasy and prospect articles, both of which are pretty good. Rarely read the main articles. Edited August 4, 2022 by Terminator

[Stottlemyres_Bloody_Chin]

This will be hilarious if it turns out Merrifield refuses to vax

[Jonn]

This will be hilarious if it turns out Merrifield refuses to vax

 

Reminds me of the Kyrie Irving situation

 

Charles Barkley coined the nickname Half-Man Half-Season. God I love that man.

[Pendleton]

I read the fantasy and prospect articles, both of which are pretty good. Rarely read the main articles.

 

It's a very useful site between the stats and prospect content. They should just be a little more selective about who they let on to their writing staff. No doubt that some of their better/more respected prospect guys have rolled an eye or two at their other content.

[max silver]

It's a very useful site between the stats and prospect content. They should just be a little more selective about who they let on to their writing staff. No doubt that some of their better/more respected prospect guys have rolled an eye or two at their other content.

 

The writing staff who are worth a damn tend to get poached by MLB organizations.

[Sorrow]

I'd make the assumption Toronto had some sort of guarantee in place before the trade happened that Merrifield will get, or has gotten vaccinated. Toronto is not allowed to comment on this without the players permission.

[Spanky99]

The writing staff who are worth a damn tend to get poached by MLB organizations.

 

Always.

[Spanky99]

I'd make the assumption Toronto had some sort of guarantee in place before the trade happened that Merrifield will get, or has gotten vaccinated. Toronto is not allowed to comment on this without the players permission.

 

Should know by tonight before the game, he'll get bombarded with media.

[TobiasFunke]

Just mentioned in his media scrum that he’s vaxxed and will be in Toronto.

[Sorrow]

f***ing new it. He likely got vaxxed before the trade deadline so he could be traded without issues to the ALE contenders.

 

The FO couldn't say anything as per their agreement with the MLBPA.

[LGBJ29]

f***ing new it. He likely got vaxxed before the trade deadline so he could be traded without issues to the ALE contenders.

 

The FO couldn't say anything as per their agreement with the MLBPA.

 

Yep thats basically what he said. Got it a couple weeks ago in anticipation of being dealt

[Brownie19]

Yep thats basically what he said. Got it a couple weeks ago in anticipation of being dealt

 

Imagine getting paid to write about how irresponsible the Jays FO must be - or even to have a discussion about this on TV. f*** me.

[Omar]

Just mentioned in his media scrum that he’s vaxxed and will be in Toronto.

 

If I was a KC fan I'd be pissed.

[Eat My Shatkins]

lol so we don't have to burn Atkins at the stake for the chicken littles who actually thought he might trade assets for a player may never have played in Toronto?

 

Shocking

[Stangstag]

Yep thats basically what he said. Got it a couple weeks ago in anticipation of being dealt

 

Excellent. So he probably got it shortly after the Royals series?? Rofl