Brandon Belt signing with the Jays

[Spanky99]

I'm just trying to figure out his role. Surely he is not a bench guy for $10M. If he's the primary DH that cuts into Kirk's playing time. It's a head scratcher, unless there is a trade in the works, like Kirk to Miami for pitching.

 

Strange move, no doubt.

[Carlos Danger]

Tabler the bases loaded pinch hitting extraordinaire

 

Yes, I think he hit over .400 career with bases loaded.

[saskjayfan]

Strange move, no doubt.

 

I mentioned Belt over a month ago on Twitter. I'll admit it isn't the most natural fit, but I like the bat. I'm surprised he got as much money as he did. It's not my money so I don't care. We're going to have injuries. People worry about the outfield suffering injuries and for good reason with Springer and Kiermaier, but Danny missed a good chunk last year and Kirk missed a big chunk the year before. The idea that our catcher was going to be our primary DH seemed a bit of a stretch. It will still happen at times. Our bench looks so much better than it did last year. Mind you we are spending over the luxury tax this year!

[MON4NHLTOR4MLB]

Agree, if you’re going to spend, keep spending up to the first tax

[Laika]

I guess the "oh wait they have more money?" wish list would be

 

Mancini or Profar

Danny Duffy or Wacha (puke)

Chafin

[Spanky99]

Wow bro that's a bit aggressive. Did you have money on TCU tonight or something?

 

As little respect as I have for him as both a person and a player

 

That's just stupid, Term.

[John_Havok]

Aren’t the Jays already at 40 on the roster? Who gets the DFA to make room?

[Laika]

Aren’t the Jays already at 40 on the roster? Who gets the DFA to make room?

 

Biggio is getting traded to the As in the Laureano package duh

[L54]

Classic situation of a guy being a jack of no trades in the field

 

Yup. Jack of all master of none

[Spanky99]

I guess the "oh wait they have more money?" wish list would be

 

Mancini or Profar

Danny Duffy or Wacha (puke)

Chafin

 

They've shown prior interest in Cueto, with them going over the CBT they'll make more moves I expect.

[Terminator]

Yup. Jack of all master of none

 

Yeah he's a UT player like any 2B would be if you played them at 3B or in the OF.

[L54]

I like this move because it shows they’re being aggressive and the tax isn’t going to slow them down. Playing with the big boys now.

 

I remember thinking a few years ago Belt would be a stud if he played anywhere but SF. DH against righties and a great PH option to have off the bench when he’s not in the lineup.

 

The amount of versatility the Jays have on their roster allows them to make this kind of move. Hopefully there’s more to come.

[Terminator]

Biggio is getting traded to the As in the Laureano package duh

 

It's a perfect fit. Biggio is the low ceiling high floor player that the A's crave.

[L54]

Yeah he's a UT player like any 2B would be if you played them at 3B or in the OF.

 

Strange player honestly.

[Slade]

Great move, we needed another lefty hopefully 2021 version

 

Don't they just move Ryu to the 60 day IL? There is plenty to cut on the 40 man though like Thorton, Lukes or Hatch if they are not making a trade.

[Captain_Obvious]

Vladdy getting traded to Miami?

[mellowgold]

So vs RHP

 

Jansen/Kirk

Vlad

Biggio/Merrifield

Chapman

Bo

Varsho

KK

Springer

Belt

 

Vs LHP

 

Jansen

Vlad

Espinal

Chapman

Bo

Merrifield

Varsho

Springer

Kirk

 

Loaded with options and versatility. So unlike any Jays team of recent memory. I'm loving Atkins' off-season so far.

[Sorrow]

Outs above average likes Biggio at 2B and in the OF. I don’t think there’s a need to move Biggio and you can still bring in a 4th OF unless moving Biggio improves the team.

[Terminator]

Craig Biggio's son, the 3rd string second baseman, 5th outfielder and 3rd string first baseman. What a legend.

[Stangstag]

Is Brandon Belt better than Greg Bird though? Could’ve had him for cheep cheep

[burlingtonbandit]

Would like it a lot more if it was for 5Million but still really like the player. So much depth everywhere now with guys able to play multiple positions that a few IL stints won't hurt the team as much. Lets Vladdy get some rest at DH against RHP too which I think will help. Much more balanced lineup now too with 4 LHH against RHP.

 

Also doesn't hurt he's won a couple world series and is a solid veteren.

[Orgfiller]

Interestingly enough Biggio has basically even splits for his career vs RHP/LHP. He's produced a 101 WRC+ vs LHP and a 106 WRC+ vs RHP. Recent seasons look pretty bad vs LHP though.

 

Neither Merrifield nor Biggio have enough outfield innings at this point to determine who is a better outfield defender at this point. Biggio has looked pretty good at first base in the limited time I've seen him play there, however Belt is far more experienced and almost certainly adds a lot more with the bat if he bounces back sufficiently.

 

Merrifield has like double the amount of innings in CF than Biggio has TOTAL in the OF lol. Merrifield is legitimately an outfielder who can back up at CF and not do so horribly, we don’t even know if Biggio can hang in the outfield for long stretches without embarrassing himself (he’d probably be fine in a corner so exaggerating a bit).

[MON4NHLTOR4MLB]

Vladdy getting traded would be laughable. They think the Teo and Moreno deals backlash were bad just wait haha

[Jays24]

I legit can't believe the Jays have spent this much. This is truly a make or break year for Shatkins. I'm pumped for opening day!!

[Orgfiller]

So vs RHP

 

Jansen/Kirk

Vlad

Biggio/Merrifield

Chapman

Bo

Varsho

KK

Springer

Belt

 

Vs LHP

 

Jansen

Vlad

Espinal

Chapman

Bo

Merrifield

Varsho

Springer

Kirk

 

Loaded with options and versatility. So unlike any Jays team of recent memory. I'm loving Atkins' off-season so far.

 

I thought you were writing the lineup orders and almost puked at Biggio/Merrifield 3rd with Springer 8th against RHP.

[Orgfiller]

Is Brandon Belt better than Greg Bird though? Could’ve had him for cheep cheep

 

This post is gonna get buried but pretty underrated meme you dropped here.

[Jays24]

Vladdy getting traded would be laughable. They think the Teo and Moreno deals backlash were bad just wait haha

 

Vladdys not getting traded because we signed a 34 year old to a 1 year contract loll.

 

Now whether we trade him in the future because we don't want to pay him 400M is another question. As long as they structure his extension like Zion's contract in the NBA where they put in a fat clause im good with it. Otherwise, i dont trust fatties when they dont have incentives to stay in shape lol.

Edited January 10, 2023 by Jays24

[Chappy]

Craig Biggio's son, the 3rd string second baseman, 5th outfielder and 3rd string first baseman. What a legend.

 

Did he take a dump in your mouth or something? 🤷🏽*♂️ only reasonable explanation for all this hate..

[DonJays]

Would like it a lot more if it was for 5Million but still really like the player. So much depth everywhere now with guys able to play multiple positions that a few IL stints won't hurt the team as much. Lets Vladdy get some rest at DH against RHP too which I think will help. Much more balanced lineup now too with 4 LHH against RHP.

 

Also doesn't hurt he's won a couple world series and is a solid veteren.

 

I don’t understand why you care how much he cost. It’s a one year commitment and they are clearly going over the luxury tax. Not your $. They are finally spending some serious cash and I’m thrilled. Keep spending

[L54]

Hello Chappy