General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2023)

[deanmike]

Payroll shouldn't be going down, they're not going to rebuild this winter, reading between the lines we'll likely see new hitting coaches brought on.

 

When he was asked about Bichette and Guerrero extensions his answers was more about staying competitive and sustaining the window to win so it wouldn't surprise me to see the possibility of them being traded in the next 12-15 months.

 

The day Vlad ever gets jettisoned from this organization will be one of my favourite days as a Blue Jays fan.

[Daniel Labude]

The day Vlad ever gets jettisoned from this organization will be one of my favourite days as a Blue Jay fan.

 

And he signs a 10 year/$200M deal in the offseason.......

[L54]

Wtf was with Shi? It’s like he was high in public speaking class

 

Hopefully he’s actually okay or that was a bad joke

[deanmike]

And he signs a 10 year/$200M deal in the offseason.......

 

That would be one of my least favourite days as a Blue Jays fan !! If it happened.

[Jays24]

The day Vlad ever gets jettisoned from this organization will be one of my favourite days as a Blue Jays fan.

 

When the entire batting lineup hit like ass (aside from Bo), I'm going to believe it was an organizational approach to hitting that could have been a problem.

 

You only trade Vlad if someone is willing to trade for the 2021 version, which I doubt. You just bank on him being able to turn it around otherwise.

[Daniel Labude]

That would be one of my least favourite days as a Blue Jays fan !! If it happened.

 

I'm sure this place would burn to the ground. Ill be laughing with a smile on my face

[L54]

Payroll shouldn't be going down, they're not going to rebuild this winter, reading between the lines we'll likely see new hitting coaches brought on.

 

When he was asked about Bichette and Guerrero extensions his answers was more about staying competitive and sustaining the window to win so it wouldn't surprise me to see the possibility of them being traded in the next 12-15 months.

 

New hitting coaches for sure. When asked about the offense and the people delivering the info he said he was confident in the process. Nothing about the personnel

 

Hire Dante Bichette

[Daniel Labude]

When the entire batting lineup hit like ass (aside from Bo), I'm going to believe it was an organizational approach to hitting that could have been a problem.

 

You only trade Vlad if someone is willing to trade for the 2021 version, which I doubt. You just bank on him being able to turn it around otherwise.

 

Definitely an organizational problem, but not sure how its fixed if they don't accept its an issue

[Laika]

Payroll shouldn't be going down, they're not going to rebuild this winter, reading between the lines we'll likely see new hitting coaches brought on.

 

When he was asked about Bichette and Guerrero extensions his answers was more about staying competitive and sustaining the window to win so it wouldn't surprise me to see the possibility of them being traded in the next 12-15 months.

 

Payroll not going down is good news

 

2023 Payroll was like $214M

 

Coming off the books:

 

Chapman $12.5M

Ryu $20M

Belt $9.3M

KK $9M

Whit $6.75M

Grichuk remainder $4.3M

 

That's what, $60M?

 

Say arbitration raises eat up $15M of it.

 

Still $45M to throw around.

 

And they don't need to buy *much*. A couple bats and an SP5.

[leaffie]

I was thinking he looked like he was having a stroke.

[deanmike]

I'm sure this place would burn to the ground. Ill be laughing with a smile on my face

 

Weird stance to be the dude who continually defends a replacement level DH like that obese f*** over an actual starting SS like Bo.

[Daniel Labude]

Weird stance to be the dude who continually defends a replacement level DH like that obese f*** over an actual starting SS like Bo.

 

Clement was better than Bo and at a fraction of the cost lmao

[L54]

Okay Deaner you’re making me look like an idiot here

[mphenhef]

Wtf was with Shi? It’s like he was high in public speaking class

 

Hopefully he’s actually okay or that was a bad joke

 

what happened?

[Spanky99]

Is Shi not right, what's wrong with him?

 

Why is Shi speaking like he's being held hostage? Loll

 

Wtf was with Shi? It’s like he was high in public speaking class

 

Hopefully he’s actually okay or that was a bad joke

 

Seriously man, that freaked me out, I thought I was watching Died Suddenly, again.

[connorp]

It's the worst Toronto Blue Jays reporter (and most of them f***ing suck) Rosie DiManno.

 

I will not speculate how she got the job

[L54]

Clement was better than Bo and at a fraction of the cost lmao

 

Ya and Biggio was better than Vlad at a fraction of the cost as well

 

Lmao

[leaffie]

His speech was halting, like he couldnt find his words. His left eye was blinking separate from his right

 

Looked confused.

[MikeM3]

Wish someone would ask about our specific hitting and pitching coordination. Like compare Guillermo to Ecker in Texas or the team of guys in BAL. How they get their swing decisions sent to their phones after the game and stuff like that. How are we going to improve there.

[Daniel Labude]

Ya and Biggio was better than Vlad at a fraction of the cost as well

 

Lmao

 

Just not at baseball, sure lol

[Spanky99]

I was thinking he looked like he was having a stroke.

 

Same, a Myocarditis episode.

[Stangstag]

Clement was better than Bo and at a fraction of the cost lmao

 

Sample size. You can’t be this dense can you

[L54]

Clement was better than Bo and at a fraction of the cost lmao

 

Ya and Biggio was better than Vlad at a fraction of the cost as well

 

Lmao

 

Just not at baseball, sure lol

 

Explain how you came to the conclusion that Clement was better than Bichette

 

Then apply your calculation to Biggio and Guerrero

 

Show your work

[Spanky99]

Payroll shouldn't be going down, they're not going to rebuild this winter, reading between the lines we'll likely see new hitting coaches brought on.

 

When he was asked about Bichette and Guerrero extensions his answers was more about staying competitive and sustaining the window to win so it wouldn't surprise me to see the possibility of them being traded in the next 12-15 months.

 

And lastly, he took accountability.

[L54]

Wish someone would ask about our specific hitting and pitching coordination. Like compare Guillermo to Ecker in Texas or the team of guys in BAL. How they get their swing decisions sent to their phones after the game and stuff like that. How are we going to improve there.

 

Seems pretty easy to implement. That would be a good question.

[Spanky99]

Okay Deaner you’re making me look like an idiot here

 

lol

[mphenhef]

Payroll not going down is good news

 

2023 Payroll was like $214M

 

Coming off the books:

 

Chapman $12.5M

Ryu $20M

Belt $9.3M

KK $9M

Whit $6.75M

Grichuk remainder $4.3M

 

That's what, $60M?

 

Say arbitration raises eat up $15M of it.

 

Still $45M to throw around.

 

And they don't need to buy *much*. A couple bats and an SP5.

 

Vlad and Bo (not arb but still) increases alone will be close to or more than 15 million.

 

Gausman, Berrios and Bassitt are making a combined 8 million more next year than this. chad Green's option is a nearly 7 million dollar raise

[Krylian]

So Shapiro says Ross is back, lol. Pathetic.

 

Are you really surprised?

[Spanky99]

Are you really surprised?

 

Disappointed.

[Jays24]

Are you really surprised?

 

Gonna be a lot of booing if this team doesn't turn into the 2015 Blue Jays. Quite a high bar to reach lol.