Around Baseball 2023

[Terminator]

Harrison Bader has been placed on waivers too.

[InsideThePark]

Kind of surprised they waived Giolito. Gave up decent prospect capital for him and could've recouped some of that value if you QO'd him (although he hasn't been great with the Angels).

 

Can't QO a player traded mid season

[Terminator]

All 5 of the Angels guys and Bader should get picked up IMO. With the expanded rosters coming up I think the Jays would probably kick the tires on all of them but I'm not sure how many will fall to them.

 

Cubs, D-Bags, Giants, Reds, Marlins and Red Sox are the teams ahead of the Jays that are still in contention that will be able to pick through those guys before the Jays get their chance.

[infinitebook]

4d chess by Jays to fall behind in standings just in time for the Angels fire sale.

[wilko]

All 5 of the Angels guys and Bader should get picked up IMO. With the expanded rosters coming up I think the Jays would probably kick the tires on all of them but I'm not sure how many will fall to them.

 

Cubs, D-Bags, Giants, Reds, Marlins and Red Sox are the teams ahead of the Jays that are still in contention that will be able to pick through those guys before the Jays get their chance.

 

That's just the tip of the iceberg. There will be quite a few teams putting guys on waivers.

[Terminator]

Surely someone ahead of the Jays will take Giolito. If not I'd take him just to block the pitching starved Rangers from getting him.

 

Assuming Gio is gone, If I'm the Jays I am claiming one of Moore or Lopez. Chad Green can come up for the additional roster spot and Moore or Lopez can replace Francis who can be optioned. Could be a marginal upgrade and a good block.

 

As for the hitters, Renfroe and Bader would be good pickups. Could platoon with Belt/Varsho/KK in some sort of capacity as the additional roster guy.

Grichuk kind of sucks I'd pass on him.

[Terminator]

That's just the tip of the iceberg. There will be quite a few teams putting guys on waivers.

 

Yeah seems like more are coming.

[deanmike]

Surely someone ahead of the Jays will take Giolito. If not I'd take him just to block the pitching starved Rangers from getting him.

 

Assuming Gio is gone, If I'm the Jays I am claiming one of Moore or Lopez. Chad Green can come up for the additional roster spot and Moore or Lopez can replace Francis who can be optioned. Could be a marginal upgrade and a good block.

 

As for the hitters, Renfroe and Bader would be good pickups. Could platoon with Belt/Varsho/KK in some sort of capacity as the additional roster guy.

Grichuk kind of sucks I'd pass on him.

 

Grichuk and Bader would be the best fits for what the Jays need IMO, but I would also take Lopez and/or Moore.

[DonJays]

Really doubt any of these players fall to Toronto anyway.

 

At least a few will fall to the jays. There are only a couple teams behind the jays with a reasonable shot at the playoffs. Mostly small market teams as well so they may not want the financial commitments

[infinitebook]

White Sox should claim Giolito just for the memes, basically lending him for a month in exchange for a top 100 prospect

[Krylian]

Lol @ Angels.

[Ehjays]

That's just the tip of the iceberg. There will be quite a few teams putting guys on waivers.

 

[hanton]

how the hell is Giolito on waivers LOL

[jaysblue]

Any shortstops available?

[z3r0s]

Waiving guys to save a few bucks looks like the new meta. And I hate it

[John_Havok]

Waiving guys to save a few bucks looks like the new meta. And I hate it

 

Yeah, the August waivers used to be revocable, but they aren't anymore

[connorp]

Waiving guys to save a few bucks looks like the new meta. And I hate it

 

I’m assuming they’re trying to trade them

[connorp]

Yeah, the August waivers used to be revocable, but they aren't anymore

 

Oh. Didn’t know that

[jaysblue]

I think the Jays should definitely claim one of those BP arms. Moore or Lopez would be great fits. Also certain they could easily claim one of those bats - Bader, Grichuk, Renfroe - as well. We'll see who else is put on waivers.

 

Teams with lower winning percentages who could be active claiming guys: Twins, Red Sox, Giants, Reds, Marlins and maybe the Padres.

[Jonn]

I think the Jays should definitely claim one of those BP arms. Moore or Lopez would be great fits. Also certain they could easily claim one of those bats - Bader, Grichuk, Renfroe - as well. We'll see who else is put on waivers.

 

Teams with lower winning percentages who could be active claiming guys: Twins, Red Sox, Giants, Reds, Marlins and maybe the Padres.

 

Bader crushes lefties. Please.

 

Lopez and Moore would also be lovely.

[BTS]

I’m assuming they’re trying to trade them

 

Can't

[Spanky__99]

All 5 of the Angels guys and Bader should get picked up IMO. With the expanded rosters coming up I think the Jays would probably kick the tires on all of them but I'm not sure how many will fall to them.

 

Cubs, D-Bags, Giants, Reds, Marlins and Red Sox are the teams ahead of the Jays that are still in contention that will be able to pick through those guys before the Jays get their chance.

 

They go through AL first... then the NL.

[Spanky__99]

I think the Jays should definitely claim one of those BP arms. Moore or Lopez would be great fits. Also certain they could easily claim one of those bats - Bader, Grichuk, Renfroe - as well. We'll see who else is put on waivers.

 

Teams with lower winning percentages who could be active claiming guys: Twins, Red Sox, Giants, Reds, Marlins and maybe the Padres.

 

[connorp]

They go through AL first... then the NL.

 

You probably read that last night and now you’re being Mr. Smartypants

 

Edit: I guess you can’t be Mr. Smartypants when you’re wrong lol

Edited August 30, 2023 by connorp

[hanton]

Remeber how Vlady destroyed Betts in the homerun derby, Mookie hit his 37th home run yesterday, that's a career high for him

[Tim Cooke]

They go through AL first... then the NL.

 

That was the old CBA. New CBA is strictly record based and not league based.

[Laika]

Waiving guys to save a few bucks looks like the new meta. And I hate it

 

Yeah there is something stinky about it

[Spanky__99]

That was the old CBA. New CBA is strictly record based and not league based.

 

Really? News to me.

[Stangstag]

Remeber how Vlady destroyed Betts in the homerun derby, Mookie hit his 37th home run yesterday, that's a career high for him

 

Never thought Mookie would come close to 40 but damn. What a season.

 

Someone teach Vlad how to pull the ball in the air

[Tim Cooke]

Really? News to me.

 

Yep. I didn't know about it until earlier this year but it's been in effect since beginning of 2022 season.