SERIES: GDT Blue Jays @ Cubbies

[jaysblue]

I think to do that, they'd look to move Bassitt.

 

I don't think they're looking at Francis as the long man in the pen when he's showing this well. Neither he nor Yariel can be optioned next season so both will be on the club.

 

My money is on the rotation being either...a) exactly as it looks now, or trading Bassitt to sign one of the higher FAs, and the 4/5 is still Yariel and Francis.

 

Bloss is the 6, sign some depth guy on minor league deal for the 7, Macko the 8....Manoah and Ricky T won't even be ready for the start of the season so, they won't factor in right away.

 

Given the bullpen struggles this season, how do you think Yariel would fare as a multi-inning reliever out of the pen? Eventually he works himself into higher leverage situations if he's pitching well.

 

I think they're keeping Bassitt. Would have made sense to trade him at the deadline. He doesn't hurt to have around as an innings eater.

[John_Havok]

Given the bullpen struggles this season, how do you think Yariel would fare as a multi-inning reliever out of the pen? Eventually he works himself into higher leverage situations if he's pitching well.

 

I think they're keeping Bassitt. Would have made sense to trade him at the deadline. He doesn't hurt to have around as an innings eater.

 

There's tons of ways they could go for sure, but If they're serious about contending I don't think they want the #3 guy to be an innings eater.

 

Plus,they'd save his 21 million and be able to allocate that to the new pickup who would surely cost more, but also be much better.

 

Like, dumping his 21 and signing Eovaldi... I'd be more cool with that than keeping Bassitt

[Stangstag]

There's tons of ways they could go for sure, but If they're serious about contending I don't think they want the #3 guy to be an innings eater.

 

Plus,they'd save his 21 million and be able to allocate that to the new pickup who would surely cost more, but also be much better.

 

Like, dumping his 21 and signing Eovaldi... I'd be more cool with that than keeping Bassitt

 

Based on Bassitt's recent interview, he's staying.

[Brownie19]

The only pitcher in history to go to from Petco to GABP and somehow cut his HR/FB rate by 60%

 

seems sustainable.

[Stangstag]

Personally - I don't see this happening. I think they'll roll it back with Gausman as the #1, Berrios & Bassitt as the inning eaters. I think there's a possibility we add another arm to the mix to push Yariel to #5, Francis to #6, Bloss #7, Macko #8 and Manoah/Ricky to "maybe at some point" depth. People will still cry about the depth, but that isn't bad at all. I don't think we see a Burnes or a Snell.

 

I could see one of the following: Severino, Cobb, Pivetta, Eovaldi (if he gets the player option and opts out) or maybe Kikuchi. I would expect they sign someone on a shorter terms deal (3 years max). Time will tell though.

 

Man if they just stick with the status quo again next year, they’re gonna be in for a rude awakening.

[John_Havok]

Man if they just stick with the status quo again next year, they’re gonna be in for a rude awakening.

 

Based on your comments...I'm not sure where you're at. You seem to believe that the status quo isnt good enough (valid) ... but that Bassitt is staying based on his interview. That's a problem if the status quo isn't good enough.

 

Bassitt doesn't have a choice in whether he stays or not.

 

But, what's your preference, hypothetically,

 

A) rotation as is right now

sign a top-ish free agent SP pushing bassit and berrios down a notch and Francis or Yareil to a pen role

C) trade Bassitt, sign a top-ish free agent SP, and roll with FA, Gausman, Berrios, Yariel, Francis.

 

All of the above options include signing at least one journeyman SP on a minor league deal to act as additional depth

[Brownie19]

Man if they just stick with the status quo again next year, they’re gonna be in for a rude awakening.

 

Who is in for a rude awakening? The Blue Jays? Or the fans?

 

I don't think the Jays will spend quite as much next year, nor do I think they'll contend. They'll create the illusion they are contending and then sell off pieces when it's clear they are out of the playoffs. Hence the short term signings.

[Stangstag]

Who is in for a rude awakening? The Blue Jays? Or the fans?

 

I don't think the Jays will spend quite as much next year, nor do I think they'll contend. They'll create the illusion they are contending and then sell off pieces when it's clear they are out of the playoffs. Hence the short term signings.

 

All of us lol