General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2024)

[Terminator]

Honestly I was kind of expecting it to be Pop. He wasn't even good in AAA last year, isn't a 45 FV prospect like Zulu, and his spring training measurables didn't even look good.

 

However, better it's Zulu than someone like Danner or Little.

 

I think the injuries to Romano and Swanson probably saved Pop. He's one more injury away from being on the big league team.

[deanmike]

Ok if this doesn't get me an apology nothing will Dean.

 

And don't forget that ACTIONS (in the form of a Swiss Chalet Gift card) speaks far louder than mere words.

 

Yeah ur never getting an apology or a gift card, cheers (go f*** urself) Sherm

[Jays24]

Can someone make me feel better seeing Varsho bat 5th on Opening Day after last year's performance? Anyone please lol.

[deanmike]

Can someone make me feel better seeing Varsho bat 5th on Opening Day after last year's performance? Anyone please lol.

 

Kiermaier batting 7th is more confusing to me than Varsho batting 5th, although I am a Varsho fan and believe he will bounce back this season.

[Jays24]

Kiermaier batting 7th is more confusing to me than Varsho batting 5th, although I am a Varsho fan and believe he will bounce back this season.

 

You didn't help and only made it worse... ahhhhhh lol

[G-Snarls]

Can someone make me feel better seeing Varsho bat 5th on Opening Day after last year's performance? Anyone please lol.

 

Varsho has looked great all spring

 

I'm hoping he fights his way into the leadoff spot by next year

[Laika]

I think the injuries to Romano and Swanson probably saved Pop. He's one more injury away from being on the big league team.

 

Yeah Pop could at least fake it for a while as an MLB reliever

 

Zulueta, he would be pretty much useless on an MLB roster

[Brownie19]

Can someone make me feel better seeing Varsho bat 5th on Opening Day after last year's performance? Anyone please lol.

 

It's just to break up the lefties. Kirk projects to be a 121 wRC+ hitter and he's batting 6th. The Dodgers 6th hitter only projects to hit 108 wRC+ (just a couple of points above what Varsho projects to hit). Hope that helps.

[Stangstag]

Can someone make me feel better seeing Varsho bat 5th on Opening Day after last year's performance? Anyone please lol.

 

5th spot is generally the best spot for high power high K guys, Varsho probably has the 3rd/4th best power on the team rn so it makes sense.

 

Whats the other option there? Kirk maybe? Ok, but then that means you have 3 lefties in the 6-9 spots and almost ensures a LOOGY reliever will buzzsaw that portion.

 

Plus having a guy who can steal bases (possibly??) in front of Kirk seems like a good fit

[Laika]

5th spot is generally the best spot for high power high K guys, Varsho probably has the 3rd/4th best power on the team rn so it makes sense.

 

Whats the other option there? Kirk maybe? Ok, but then that means you have 3 lefties in the 6-9 spots and almost ensures a LOOGY reliever will buzzsaw that portion.

 

Plus having a guy who can steal bases (possibly??) in front of Kirk seems like a good fit

 

With DS and EC on the bench though, the Jays could just pull the old bait and switch. Get the LOOGY in then make him face two good RHB!

[Terminator]

Once we get Jansen back this might be the best bench the Jays have had in my lifetime (been watching since '91). Maybe the best in franchise history.

 

This is as much a comment on how bad our benches have been as it is how good this year's version is. I think maybe 2015 is the best I've seen.

[Laika]

 

that was quick?

[deanmike]

 

that was quick?

 

The Jays DFA'd a 45 FV prospect, what else did you expect?

[wamco]

I can confirm that it was indeed quick.

[G-Snarls]

 

that was quick?

 

 

 

Zulu claimed by the Reds

[Laika]

The Jays DFA'd a 45 FV prospect, what else did you expect?

 

Just don't think I have ever seen a waiver claim happen so fast

[Laika]

Now I am getting Miguel Castro vibes

[deanmike]

Just don't think I have ever seen a waiver claim happen so fast

 

Honest question because I don't know the answer to this or even where to look for the answer, but when was the last time a 45 FV prospect got DFA'd?

[The_DH]

waivers are normally 2 days not 2 hours. For some reason this was done a few days ago but announced today.

[Krylian]

Now I am getting Miguel Castro vibes

 

Zulu doesn't have a Bugs Bunny changeup

[Laika]

Honest question because I don't know the answer to this or even where to look for the answer, but when was the last time a 45 FV prospect got DFA'd?

 

Probably more common than you think, just tends not to happen the spring immediately after being labelled a 45 FV.

Maybe that rank was bogus though. His stuff doesn't seem that special when you consider the shape of his pitches.

 

Also, Zulueta is older than your typical prospect.

 

Lots of the flop 50+ FVs get dumped but they just tend to get traded for cash first, and then a year later DFAd.

[Orgfiller]

Honest question because I don't know the answer to this or even where to look for the answer, but when was the last time a 45 FV prospect got DFA'd?

 

I don't think the team realistically views Zulueta as a 45 FV anymore. He's probably barely a 40 in their eyes. 26 year old reliever with no command and big stuff are a dime a dozen. The Jays scooped up Junior Fernandez last season for "free" on a minor league deal, who is basically literally the same player and nobody batted an eye when he was gone.

[mphenhef]

Just don't think I have ever seen a waiver claim happen so fast

 

He likely was put on waivers a couple of days ago and it just wasn't announced right away.

[G-Snarls]

He likely was put on waivers a couple of days ago and it just wasn't announced right away.

 

Also did the Reds have to DFA someone to create space to claim someone? That could take time too.

[wamco]

No. 60 day dl

[Spanky99]

 

that was quick?

 

Holy...

[BTS]

Twitter is such a cesspool. 24 upvotes on this

 

[Spanky99]

Can someone make me feel better seeing Varsho bat 5th on Opening Day after last year's performance? Anyone please lol.

 

Who else hits 5th? Can't put Kirk in front of Varsho, he has more power and runs like the wind.

[saskjayfan]

Man Kikuchi's English is pretty good.

[WryNGinger]

I didn't realize that Zulueta was that old. He definitely got a decent number of chances with the Jays, sucks he didn't work out. Next.