Blue Jays acquire SS Paul Dejong

[hanton]

It's just a simple platoon situation. Varsho and KK still play the OF vs RHP, Whit and 2b. Vs lefties, Whit goes the left and DeJong plays second, Varsho sits more often, but will probably get the occasional look in CF if KK needs a day.

 

I would do that, DeJong has really good hitting splits

[WryNGinger]

Anyone know the defensive splits comparing Varsho and Merrifield in LF vs Dejong and Merrifield at 2nd. Which combos gave more defensive value?

 

Either way I assume Espi is AAA bound soon?

[Spanky99]

Anyone know the defensive splits comparing Varsho and Merrifield in LF vs Dejong and Merrifield at 2nd. Which combos gave more defensive value?

 

Either way I assume Espi is AAA bound soon?

 

It's much better in concern of Dejong in the lineup over Espy or Biggio, Dejong was a solid get and should be good in consideration when Bo comes back. Right now he'll be a decent filler, and he hits LHP well. His D is far superior than the latter. It's a good fit. Jays have done quite well this deadline, 3 better RP's a filler for Bo in an unfortunate timing of his injury. Lets get it.

[jaysblue]

Wonder if Paul DeJong is kept around in 2024 as a 2B or 3B option.

 

Considering the weak market for 3B, might be a possibility.

[John_Havok]

Anyone know the defensive splits comparing Varsho and Merrifield in LF vs Dejong and Merrifield at 2nd. Which combos gave more defensive value?

 

Either way I assume Espi is AAA bound soon?

 

Varsho is easily the better LF defender, DeJong is the best IF, so having those two in would be best defensively.

[wamco]

I read he doesn’t have the arm strength for 3b. This year you can pay 2m to void his last 2 years of his contract. Not sure if 2025 (15m) is guaranteed when you pick up 2024( 12.5m)

[JaysAllMighty]

I read he doesn’t have the arm strength for 3b. This year you can pay 2m to void his last 2 years of his contract. Not sure if 2025 (15m) is guaranteed when you pick up 2024( 12.5m)

 

Part of the trade agreement that Cardinals are paying for the buyouts