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  1. Jimcanuck
    I was typing when you responded. Not only do the Jays have low current salary commitments, the owners probably have not been hit as hard as other MLB owners. Jays are in a unique position.
  2. Jimcanuck
    So you agree after getting Lindor and Springer the Jays would still be a fair bit short of the 2016 payouts?
  3. Jimcanuck
    Jays being owned by a large telecommunications giant / broadcaster has probably insured it to some extent against COVID cashflow impacts. If anything, telecommunications have grown in value during the pandemic. As it looks like something like a full season is in the works for 2021, Rogers may well be willing to spend to improve the on-field and more importantly the TV product.
  4. Jimcanuck
    These costs are not typically included in big league roster player salary totals. And weren't included in the previous high of $140M of a few years ago. https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/payroll/
  5. Jimcanuck
    Really? Jays payroll is currently $70M including Gurriel's $4M. Picking up Wong, Springer, Lindor would increase it to ~$125M. Still some room to spend on pitchers or trade prospects for current MLB pitchers in their arb years. I doubt after picking up Lindor and Springer, Shatkins will waste the first few years of their service by fielding a s***** pitching staff.
  6. Jimcanuck
    Need at least one starter and two relievers. If the Jays get Lindor and Springer, I'm sure other moves will be made, either by trade or by sign.
  7. Jimcanuck
    Some defensive weakness..... this is what I like Lindor SS Biggio LF Bichette 3B Springer CF Guerrero Jr 1B Hernandez / Tellez DH Grichuk RF Jansen C Wong 2B Hernandez getting time in the OF, Tellez at 1B, Biggio at 2B, Bichette at SS, Vlad at 3B, but the above is offensively and defensively an incredible group
  8. Jimcanuck
    I bet if the Jays swing a deal for Lindor, Springer signs within an hour later.
  9. Jimcanuck
    Neither Drury or McKinney were ever FV 50, and never sniffed a top 100 - these guys have always been projected as bench players. Whereas Jansen peaked in the 50-75 range of top 100.
  10. Jimcanuck
    Zoinks suxxxxxx
  11. Jimcanuck
    Schwarber is a 120 wRC+ LF DH. Jays already got a cheaper one of those that could very well put up better numbers.
  12. Jimcanuck
    I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on Franco if I'm the O's, Brewers, Pirates or some other team like that, but not the Jays. Jays have other players they would rather give those reps to.
  13. Jimcanuck
    Let's see which version of Roark shows up. If he puts in the work this offseason and at ST, and he might, to secure another FA contract after the season, he could be serviceable as a 5th starter.
  14. Jimcanuck
    There is no need to get rid of any of LGJ, Teo, or Grichuk if one of those players are added. Plenty of at bats to go around even if no one gets injured.
  15. Jimcanuck
    I don't care that much for Wong or Bradley but the question was who do you think the Jays sign. Wong seems most likely.
  16. Jimcanuck
    Make your Jays prediction, arsewipe.
  17. Jimcanuck
    No need, they've f***ed themselves.
  18. Jimcanuck
    I am going with Springer also. He's such a great fit. 2nd option would be Kolten Wong @ 2yrs, $15M or so.
  19. Jimcanuck
    Pitching
  20. Jimcanuck
    And Anthony Gose
  21. Jimcanuck
    This is both exciting and concerning.
  22. Jimcanuck
    He would be a 1B, 3B, DH... probably not many games at 3B, 30 maybe? I'm sure there will be times when Vlad at 3B, Rowdy at 1B, Teoscar at DH will make sense. Vlad being in shape would do more at the plate than in the field, in any event.
  23. Jimcanuck
    There already are tax incentives for business investment. There shouldn't be anything additional given to Rogers. Keep the playing field level and all that.
  24. Jimcanuck
    Actually there is a multiplier effect from road construction. The workers are usually local and the materials etc are locally sourced to minimize transport costs. It results in a significant influx of cash into the local community, and the new improved roads generate business investment in the area. Anyway, if a new stadium is economically viable, Rogers will build it. If it is only viable with millions of free tax money thrown in, forget it. Spend those tax millions on other things for public benefit instead of for Rogers Corp benefit. Historically using tax dollars for sports stadiums has generally been a f***ing boondoggle.
  25. Jimcanuck
    What difference does it make. Amazon employs thousands of Canadians. And there are about 100 companies involved in video game programming in Canada.
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