I would put Merryweather way ahead of Sopko. Thornton has that ultra high spin rate curve that's intriguing, and probably could be interesting in the pen if he can't start. Sopko just seems completely meh. None of his offerings are plus, which probably limits his pen capabilities to long relief at best.
Probably the game of the year. 147 - 154
24 points, 13 rebounds, 24 assists for Westbrook.
56 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks for Aldridge.
Unreal that one of those performances was in a losing effort.
CBC has a contest to win a signed Stroman baseball.
https://www.cbc.ca/life/giveaways/contest-your-chance-to-win-a-baseball-signed-by-blue-jays-pitcher-marcus-stroman-1.4963658
While he may have taken less contract value, I believe the marketing deals for Japanese players are a lot higher if it's on the west coast where the games are at a better time for viewing in Japan. This likely more than makes up for the dollar difference. He may also have grown up a Seattle fan watching Ichiro, who knows.