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Know what would be better? Hutch AND Santana. And no Happ.

Know what would be better? Hutch AND Santana. And no Happ.

NBC Hardball talk - Blue Jays could go young in rotation with Drew Hutchinson, Marcus Stroman Matthew Pouliot * Mar 6, 2014, 2:16 PM EST 5*Comments AP With*J.A. Happ*struggling and reportedly dealing with back issues,*the number of openings in the Toronto rotation has increased from one to two. According to MLB.com’s Gregor Chisholm, Drew Hutchinson is nowlooking like a good bet for one of those spots, with Happ, 2012 first-round pick Marcus Stroman,*Todd Redmond*and*Esmil Rogers*in the mix for the other. Stroman’s inclusion would be quite the surprise, even after his excellent performance last season in Double-A (9-5, 3.30 ERA, 129/27 K/BB in 111 2/3 innings) quieted those who doubted he’d make it as a starter. However, GM Alex Anthopoulos said service time won’t be an issue delaying his arrival and that he’s prepared to pick the best five. Hutchinson likewise figured to open the season in the minors after returning from Tommy John surgery late last year, but he’s turned some heads with his performance this spring. “He’s off to a great start, he’s definitely opened some eyes, he’s a strong candidate to make the rotation but he’s got to make it. But I love what I see,” Anthopoulos said. Given the Jays’ struggles the last couple of years, Anthopoulos probably can’t afford to be particularly concerned with delaying arbitration and free agency eligibility with his prospects. If Stroman looks like one of the five best starters, it’s worth carrying him. After all, Anthopoulos isn’t likely to be around for the bill coming due unless the team starts to turn it around.

This is a big year for Sanchez. He could really shoot up or down the prospect rankings depending on his control and BB rates.

7/10 Solid chuckle

We have enough depth in AAA What we don't have is enough guys who are proven MLB starters that we can expect to get 30 starts from. We probably have exactly TWO of those.

Little that this team is doing makes sense to me right now

But it's so maddening. The BP and offense will.be very good. The defense should be at least adequate. But the starting rotation could implode again so easily and he's done NOTHING to reduce the risk. It's foolish.

Edwin 2 Tolleson 1 Getz 1

And Loup nearly perfect inning

Santos pitched a perfect inning. Nice.

Edwin ground out Crap

In Edwin we trust

No, it's "Enter Santos"

He WANTS Garza/Jimenez/Jackson money I'm actually a bit surprised no one has given it to him Offer him 4/44. I think he'd take it.

MASN's Kubatko: From what I've gathered, the Orioles were comfortable offering him a three-year deal in the $30 million range, but Santana's camp kept trying to squeeze a fourth year out of them. He reportedly is seeking around $50 million, which doesn't interest the Orioles.

Probably care a lot more about his mechanics, health and quality of the stuff than the box score.

3 run shot for Lunchbox. Nice.

Yeah you're right

Another thread going to s*** fast LOL

Not cancel. Just drop a channel pack and use that money for MLB.tv or Netflix.

This thread will get bumped all year, every time he has a good game or a bad one Prepare yourselves