General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2024)

[Governator]

I bet Lawrie could still pop 15+ homers and give us some new helmet-tossing memes for a fraction of the cost of Donaldson.

[wamco]

How much is Mitch Garver going to get? How much compared to JD Martinez?

 

We will only find this info out when Stanky releases his top 50 free agent predictions.

[Brownie19]

JDM 1 year deal

 

Garver 3 year deal?

 

You think Garver gets a lower AAV? much lower?

[L54]

Josh Donaldson is the easiest pass of all time. He really provides nothing to this team other than the ability to stand at third base but Cavan Biggio could do that too

 

And he’s not the guy you bring in to lead or for his experience. It would be like bringing Kid Rock in for leadership

[wamco]

25 pct lower AAV but 2-3 years vs 1-2

[L54]

You think Garver gets a lower AAV? much lower?

 

Yes and no

 

JDM probably gets like 1/15

 

Garver 2/24

[Spanky99]

Yes and no

 

JDM probably gets like 1/15

 

Garver 2/24

 

Go get JDM Ross!

[connorp]

Eloy. I know how people here love Corner OF that can’t play D. I wonder what Sox get for him and what comparable Jays package would be

[Terminator]

Eloy. I know how people here love Corner OF that can’t play D. I wonder what Sox get for him and what comparable Jays package would be

 

Yeah if the corner outfielder is good at defense the board isn't interested like somehow it's a bad thing

[connorp]

Yeah if the corner outfielder is good at defense the board isn't interested like somehow it's a bad thing

 

You guys did just fine slobbing Varsho’s knob once he became a Jay. Don’t sell yourselves short.

[Terminator]

You guys did just fine slobbing Varsho’s job once he became a Jay. Don’t sell yourselves short.

 

Oh wow I agree with your point and then I get attacked

[connorp]

Oh wow I agree with your point and then I get attacked

 

I just assumed you were being a wiseass. I may have to re-read

[Terminator]

I just assumed you were being a wiseass. I may have to re-read

 

No I totally agree. Everyone is hellbent on improving the offense and getting Varsho in CF so any player that gleans some of their value from OF defense is seen as a poor fit.

[Spanky99]

lmao

[connorp]

No I totally agree. Everyone is hellbent on improving the offense and getting Varsho in CF so any player that gleans some of their value from OF defense is seen as a poor fit.

 

I feel like this would inevitably go into playoff roster stuff, so I’ll abstain

[L54]

Go get JDM Ross!

 

Yup good fit just plant him in the middle of the order

[Omar]

Go get JDM Ross!

 

He's headed for a cliff and is going to fall off. Hopefully not in Toronto. Pass.

[Spanky99]

He's headed for a cliff and is going to fall off. Hopefully not in Toronto. Pass.

 

He has not shown a cliff?

[jaysblue]

He has not shown a cliff?

 

He's 36 years old. I like JDM but there is a chance he doesn't come close to repeating his 2023 season. If he comes on a 1-year deal worth around $15M, not going to complain though.

[Spanky99]

He's 36 years old. I like JDM but there is a chance he doesn't come close to repeating his 2023 season. If he comes on a 1-year deal worth around $15M, not going to complain though.

 

Dude? I answered this.

[Omar]

He has not shown a cliff?

 

Yeah, he hasn't shown his age that much (other than strike out rate) but he will. I personally don't like to see this team pursuing hitters north of 35 years old and JD has been having back issues (red flag).

 

Wouldn't you much rather they get one or more of:

Teoscar

Lourdes Gurriel

Jung Ho-Lee

Jorge Soler

Rhys Hoskins

 

Will be interesting to see what the opening day lineup will be next year. Atkins is under some heat to shake things up and I think he will.

Edited November 19, 2023 by Omar

[wamco]

I’d like to see Jdr and lgj/teo/Lee

[Frenchsoup]

Bo Bichette at 3 years for 11 million aav for Javier Baez at 4 years 23.3 aav and Riley Greene

 

who says no Spanky?

[Frenchsoup]

Riley at 5 years of control

[Ryu In My House]

Josh Donaldson is the easiest pass of all time. He really provides nothing to this team other than the ability to stand at third base but Cavan Biggio could do that too

 

And he’s not the guy you bring in to lead or for his experience. It would be like bringing Kid Rock in for leadership

 

There are probably 7 guys in the org right now who would end up with higher fWAR than JD after the 2024 season.

[Spanky99]

Bo Bichette at 3 years for 11 million aav for Javier Baez at 4 years 23.3 aav and Riley Greene

 

who says no Spanky?

 

lol... what?

[Frenchsoup]

Lol I want the special talent of Baez and Detroit is piss poor

[Frenchsoup]

This is a great time to cash in on Bo and buy baez for pennies

[Marew]

This is a great time to cash in on Bo and buy baez for pennies

 

Deep down we all know Bo is a trash player, possible worse than Vlad in 24’ and has a major attitude problem, but Baez definitely isn’t bouncing back.

[Frenchsoup]

Deep down we all know Bo is a trash player, possible worse than Vlad in 24’ and has a major attitude problem, but Baez definitely isn’t bouncing back.

 

You still get 5 years of control of Riley Greene with that Baez contract though and really good d with maybe the best instincts in baseball