Offseason Roster Thread 2025

[The_DH]

29 minutes ago, Spanky99 said:

As in money to be a starter/hybrid type of deal like the kid in STL/Toronto that moved on to SFG did last off-season.

I think I'd rather go for Tanner Scott than Hoffman if Hoffman wants to start.  We need a lefty for the pen anyway.

[Spanky99]

1 minute ago, The_DH said:

I think I'd rather go for Tanner Scott than Hoffman if Hoffman wants to start.  We need a lefty for the pen anyway.

Why Scott now? He wants far too much and we could get a guy far more cromulent on a short deal like Minter. <-- I'd put my cash in that at half the term or less.

 

[The_DH]

I'm just thinking a lefty reliever.  I'd be happy if we had a Mayza before he imploded.  

[Spanky99]

1 hour ago, The_DH said:

I'm just thinking a lefty reliever.  I'd be happy if we had a Mayza before he imploded.  

Do you know who Minter is???? We all had loved if he figured it out last year.

 

[The_DH]

Yeah, Atlanta lefty, more of a setup type, injured hip.  Wants to go back to Atlanta I think.  

[Jimcanuck]

A healthy Minter is an elite reliever who can be a closer, given the chance

[jaysblue]

50 minutes ago, Spanky99 said:

Do you know who Minter is???? We all had loved if he figured it out last year.

 

Brooks Raley wouldn't be a bad target for a bounce back if he's healthy. Seasons of 0.8, 1.0 and 0.7 WAR from 2021-2023 and a career 10.23 K/9. 

[jaysblue]

2 hours ago, The_DH said:

I'm just thinking a lefty reliever.  I'd be happy if we had a Mayza before he imploded.  

Mayza was non-tendered so he's available haha. 

[jaysblue]

19 hours ago, BTS said:

Hoffman is apparently willing to consider signing as a SP. This is the kind of high-variance upside play Toronto should be making.

Yeah read about that as well. 

Might be able to try him out of the rotation at first and if it doesn't work out, just put him back in relief. If you can sign him for $10-12M AAV over 3-4 years, and turns out to be a decent starter, not bad at all. 

[Abomination]

He's not a lefty, but I wouldn't mind seeing us take a cheap flyer on Nick Anderson. He won't cost much and has some definite upside.

[Jays24]

I was about to create a separate thread JUST for this but didn't want to upset folks... kidding :) 

Seriously though, saddens me to see him struggle.  Seems like a great teammate with a great IQ who is scared to swing the bat.  Maybe an automated strike zone could help this guys career lol

Edited January 5, 2025 by Jays24

[Brownie19]

Just now, Jays24 said:

I was about to create a separate thread JUST for this but didn't want to upset folks... kidding :) 

 

It was already posted in the former Jays thread - where it belongs 

[Jimcanuck]

1 minute ago, Jays24 said:

I was about to create a separate thread JUST for this but didn't want to upset folks... kidding :) 

 

You should.  "Craig Biggio's son signs with the Royals"

[L54]

I love how we now have post police 

[L54]

Can we get them their own badge? Maybe in red and blue?

[jaysblue]

[Brownie19]

38 minutes ago, L54 said:

Can we get them their own badge? Maybe in red and blue?

Can you please consolidate your below average jokes into a single post? You look like Olerud.

Has Olerud made it to the new board yet?

[L54]

5 minutes ago, Brownie19 said:

Can you please consolidate your below average jokes into a single post? You look like Olerud.

Has Olerud made it to the new board yet?

No 

[Carlos Danger]

52 minutes ago, Brownie19 said:

It was already posted in the former Jays thread - where it belongs 

This should be in around baseball IMO or whatever the new thread is. 

[Brownie19]

3 hours ago, The_DH said:

I think I'd rather go for Tanner Scott than Hoffman if Hoffman wants to start.  We need a lefty for the pen anyway.

If we're trying to compete this year, we need a closer, not a guy who's going to "try" to convert to a starter.

If we're not trying to compete, then give Hoffman the 5th spot - if it works out, there could be good value available.

[Eat My Shatkins]

Man I wish they could deal Vladdy to the Mets (after they negotiate a monster extension would be ideal, for value) and grab Vientos and a couple 50+ FV prospects. Then sign Santander and trade for Luis Robert Jr.

 

C  - Kirk

1B - Vientos

2B - Giminez

3B - Clement

SS - Bo

LF - Robert Jr

CF - Varsho (when healthy)

RF  - Springer

DH - Santander

 

Use the rest of the $$ available on pitching. 

[jaysblue]

1 hour ago, Eat My Shatkins said:

Man I wish they could deal Vladdy to the Mets (after they negotiate a monster extension would be ideal, for value) and grab Vientos and a couple 50+ FV prospects. Then sign Santander and trade for Luis Robert Jr.

 

C  - Kirk

1B - Vientos

2B - Giminez

3B - Clement

SS - Bo

LF - Robert Jr

CF - Varsho (when healthy)

RF  - Springer

DH - Santander

 

Use the rest of the $$ available on pitching. 

I mean, I love the idea and those moves but they're highly unlikely and not realistic. Like it's nowhere near close to happening. This isn't a video game. 

No way the Mets move Vientos who already has established himself as one of the more intriguing young power hitters in the game for one-year of Vladdy + an expensive extension. 

I could see a Roberts trade happening but who knows if the Jays have enough or are even interested. 

I don't see how this team has enough money to spend on Santander along with pitching. 

[Spanky99]

5 hours ago, jaysblue said:

Brooks Raley wouldn't be a bad target for a bounce back if he's healthy. Seasons of 0.8, 1.0 and 0.7 WAR from 2021-2023 and a career 10.23 K/9. 

In a NY minute, man. He'd want 2 years obviously, but for cheap.

 

[Spanky99]

I don't know why it looks like that, but it's fresh.

 

[Spanky99]

5 hours ago, Jimcanuck said:

You should.  "Craig Biggio's son signs with the Royals"

This s*** is underrated... just making point of that s***. 

Well played, Biggio

[Spanky99]

3 hours ago, Eat My Shatkins said:

Man I wish they could deal Vladdy to the Mets (after they negotiate a monster extension would be ideal, for value) and grab Vientos and a couple 50+ FV prospects. Then sign Santander and trade for Luis Robert Jr.

 

C  - Kirk

1B - Vientos

2B - Giminez

3B - Clement

SS - Bo

LF - Robert Jr

CF - Varsho (when healthy)

RF  - Springer

DH - Santander

 

Use the rest of the $$ available on pitching. 

How we getting Robert?

[Spanky99]

1 hour ago, jaysblue said:

I mean, I love the idea and those moves but they're highly unlikely and not realistic. Like it's nowhere near close to happening. This isn't a video game. 

No way the Mets move Vientos who already has established himself as one of the more intriguing young power hitters in the game for one-year of Vladdy + an expensive extension. 

I could see a Roberts trade happening but who knows if the Jays have enough or are even interested. 

I don't see how this team has enough money to spend on Santander along with pitching. 

Trip in traffic... nerd! 😅

[Eat My Shatkins]

5 minutes ago, Spanky99 said:

How we getting Robert?

Haha,, phucked if I know. What is he even worth right now? His value must be at an all time low

[BatFlip]

5 hours ago, Abomination said:

He's not a lefty, but I wouldn't mind seeing us take a cheap flyer on Nick Anderson. He won't cost much and has some definite upside.

I agree on Anderson.  He’d be a low cost wildcard and we need to roll the dice on some bets like this.

[G-Snarls]

Really tired of waiting for something to happen