Morosi: Jays sign Justin Turner to 1-year deal

[Jimcanuck]

Why are you like this? Springer is not a DH.

 

But yes, it makes it very unlikely. Soler would only be a logical full time DH. Now, JT likely slots in for a decent portion of DH duties.

 

Kind of think the only possible addition they might make (budget allowing...) is some sort of RBH OF willing to sign on as a presumptive 4th OF to begin the year. Tommy Pham the obvious dude but he might cost too much.

 

Springer 21 games at DH last season

[Orgfiller]

I could see Turner starting at 3B every other day, then IKF replacing him by the 6th/7th depending on score

 

I don't know about every other day. The Red Sox completely soured on him playing 3B during last season, and that's with him providing the option to rest Devers who isn't exactly Matt Chapman out there either. I think if we get 30 games from Turner at 3B it'll be too many. He can probably play a better 1B than Vlad so I'm sure we'll see him in the Belt role with rare appearances at 3B or 2B (late game, PH opportunities).

[burlingtonbandit]

This offseason has been extremely underwhelming. The team really has to hope for some bounce backs because on paper they are a worse team than last season.

[Spanky99]

I think he had a $6M buyout on the option though

 

So it was more like turning down a $7.4M option

 

Was a no brainer for him.

[Jimcanuck]

As far as JDM vs. Turner goes, JDM had a 31% K rate in 2023, Turner's was 18.6%

 

JDM is a lot closer to the cliff than Turner

[JaysAllMighty]

I like this signing, Jays are in dire need of some serious leadership in their clubhouse. He will also help in the RISP situations.

[Brownie19]

I like this signing, Jays are in dire need of some serious leadership in their clubhouse. He will also help in the RISP situations.

 

This team certainly needs more gingers in the clubhouse. They bring the fire and have no souls.

[wamco]

I could see Turner starting at 3B every other day, then IKF replacing him by the 6th/7th depending on score

 

I’d think Turner would hate that arrangement. As of now, I’d expect Turner to start 10-15g max this season.

[burlingtonbandit]

As far as JDM vs. Turner goes, JDM had a 31% K rate in 2023, Turner's was 18.6%

 

JDM is a lot closer to the cliff than Turner

 

JDM also had a .370 xwOBA and is 36 while Turner had .336 xwOBA and is 39. For next season Id put money on JDM being the way better hitter.

[The Cats Ass]

I like this signing, Jays are in dire need of some serious leadership in their clubhouse. He will also help in the RISP situations.

 

He has a ton of playoff experience. The ability to play 3B/1B is also nice. A lot of the other DH options are DH only or are a COF butcher. I also like that it's only 1 year.

[wamco]

I thought I’d bat him 2nd but that was before I saw

His RISP numbers. My preference is for Springer to move down in the order ideally

[TheHurl]

I think he had a $6M buyout on the option though

 

So it was more like turning down a $7.4M option

 

$6.7M it turns out. If he hits any of his incentives he earns his highest salary ever. Not bad for a 39 year old

[wamco]

Dean- this signing calls for a budget update/projection.

[Brownie19]

This offseason has been extremely underwhelming. The team really has to hope for some bounce backs because on paper they are a worse team than last season.

 

At this time last year, on paper, we were one of the favorites to win the World Series.

[Jimcanuck]

Anyone here think the Jays are done with MLB roster moves? I don't

[DigitalRock]

Dreadful offseason so far lol

[RustyTrombone]

So this is pretty much it right? Probably nothing major is happening after this. Maybe a Espinal and/or Richards trade?

[Stangstag]

2023

 

bases empty - .232

RISP - .338

 

Our RISP issues are fixed guys. We signed a clutch hitter. Sarcasm aside, he's been a much more productive hitter with RISP throughout his career too - one of the few players who consistently performs better with RISP.

 

From what i've watched, he seems like a very good situational hitter. A guy that can drive the ball to all fields, slap an oppo single when needed, all that stuff.

 

i like the signing, just wish we were still adding someone like Bellinger/Chapman too. I'm still not entirely thrilled about the way the everyday lineup is looking.

 

1. Springer

2. Bo

3. Vlad

4. Turner

5. Kirk

6. Varsho

7. Schneider

8. IKF

9. Keirmaier

 

Still missing power, not a great L/R balance, and the bottom 3rd of the lineup could be a major problem.

[Jimcanuck]

Roster Resource has been updated, they have Turner as DH batting 4th, and dropped Otto Lopez off the 25 man.

 

A nice bench of Jansen, IKF, Espinal, and Horwitz.

 

And Buffalo loaded with depth.

[The Cats Ass]

This offseason has been extremely underwhelming. The team really has to hope for some bounce backs because on paper they are a worse team than last season.

 

On paper(aka projections) I'd be willing to bet we're expected to be better than last year's actuals.

[MikeM3]

RHB with no D or baserunning and likely to get hurt. Might get 2 wins for 20M out of IKF and Turner

[wilko]

I like it. He's not going to play a bunch at 3b... Maybe a handful of games, but he can fill in 1B for Vladdy though and be the primary DH for the most part.

[Stangstag]

Anyone here think the Jays are done with MLB roster moves? I don't

 

My heart says no, but my brain says yes they're likely done.

[deanmike]

Dean- this signing calls for a budget update/projection.

 

If BNS and Zwelling are right the Jays are done. If I am right (way less likely than Rogers Sportsnet mouthpieces being right) they have roughly 5-6M left under the 2nd threshold.

[Jimcanuck]

At this point Chapman is the ideal signing. Would relegate Horwitz to Buffalo, and Schneider and Biggio would be an excellent 2B platoon.

 

Jettisoning Espinal and getting a speed guy for the bench would be the cherry on top. As of right now, the Jays got to be one of the slowest, if not the slowest, teams in baseball.

[BTS]

Roster Resource has been updated, they have Turner as DH batting 4th, and dropped Otto Lopez off the 25 man.

 

A nice bench of Jansen, IKF, Espinal, and Horwitz.

 

And Buffalo loaded with depth.

 

There's a lack of elite talent, but the team is really f***ing deep:

 

- Jansen/Clement/Espinal/Biggio on the bench with guys like Barger, Martinez, Lukes, Horwitz optionable at AAA.

- A loaded MLB bullpen with a bunch of interesting arms also on the 40-man: Danner, Francis, Macko, Little, Pop, Zulueta

- One of the best 5-man rotations in the league, with Tiedemann, White, Rodriguez, Espino, Francis all providing depth

 

A couple spots on the 40-man that should be replaced, but this is a deep roster.

[The Cats Ass]

Now projected for a .328 wOBA and 27.8 WAR for our batters. 2023 was .324 and 25.8.

[Stangstag]

IMO the moves they made this offseason are more "high floor, low ceiling" type moves. No real risk but also no real gain anywhere.

 

The roster is solid, but nothing extraordinary. Definitely will compete for a playoff spot but they won't be a favoured team if they get in.

[Omar]

What a disappointment this off season has been. IKF and Turner. We were reduced to taking our fourth best option. Beggars can't be choosers I guess. Gonna be an interesting season, hopefully for not the wrong reasons.

[Stangstag]

At this point Chapman is the ideal signing. Would relegate Horwitz to Buffalo, and Schneider and Biggio would be an excellent 2B platoon.

 

Jettisoning Espinal and getting a speed guy for the bench would be the cherry on top. As of right now, the Jays got to be one of the slowest, if not the slowest, teams in baseball.

 

Well they got rid of Belt so that's something.