Jimcanuck
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He could be an Ortiz but the bat speed decline and injury history, he's a guy that was dangerous because he could easily catch up to fastballs, forcing pitchers to throw junk off the plate (walktista) or miss it in the zone. The 'ol eye test says he was quite often late on fastballs last year and getting challenged more (and the pitcher winning). Doesn't look good for him IMO
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Rasmus, if he will come back
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Or worth 3 WAR over the 3 years, negative in the last. Its a tough call but the pick really hurts him.... maybe he will get $15M AAV but I can't see more.
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It would seem to be but looks like the market for an aging, injury prone, liability in the field, declining power numbers, SOB, with pick attached is quite limited.
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I believe its the case. The attempt to sign EE was solid, but Fowler and Bautista, seems to be lukewarm at best. Will not be good among the casuals if Bautista signs somewhere else for 3/$36. The window that existed when a prime EE and JB were delivering $25M seasons for half the price has pretty much closed.
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Said it before, this FO wants the picks more than the players. There's a reason the FO has invested in an organization geared to player development. A rebuild through the draft and the farm system is underway.
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And I never suggested that. Simply comparing EE vs JB as an OF. They aren't as far off as one might think. Neither belongs in a MLB OF.
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EE played some LF in 2015. Didn't look out of place. Its possible he's a better OF than JB, crazy as it seems. EE had a great but inaccurate arm as a 3B.
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You don't think Vladdy would get more benefit from extended ST, particularly on the defense side of things?
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Cardinals to Sign Dexter Fowler
Jimcanuck replied to Bangbangchikachika12's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
That's not true, Rogers did pony up and increase payroll. Building a contender through FA signings worked years ago, but rarely works today. Shatkins knows the Jays need to get younger / more cost controlled talent to be WS contenders. -
20/80 in favour of Vancouver, no reason to be aggressive with a 17 yr old and start his clock way before his peak. Don't we want him debutting MLB no earlier than 21, so his peak is within his years of control?
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Indeed and I fear that will be the next few years. Shatkins will build up the farm however they can while fielding a .500 team to keep attendance at a reasonable level. As opposed to a proper rebuild. Assessment is probably the Toronto baseball market is such that attendance will plummet to crazy levels if a Cubs style rebuild was pursued.
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If the Jays strike out on the better free agents out there, have to seriously look at moving JD for youth. WC in 2016, hard to see that happening in 2017 without suitable replacements for EE and JB. And Jays have been very lucky with SP health the last few seasons, unlikely to continue.
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window closing, time for a new 5 year plan? CWS style
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Atkins: Blue Jays want to give Gibbons extension
Jimcanuck replied to TwistedLogic's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Like Cito, a guy who had success due to a stacked team that stayed relatively injury free. In other words, pretty much any other f***ing manager would have had the same results or better. -
I hope this is just Shatkins putting some heat on Fowler
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Jays sign Pearce to 2 year 12.5 million deal
Jimcanuck replied to jerb's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
for the cost, awesome signing and Jays aren't done hold on to the prospects and get a bunch more next year, future looks bright -
Gruber has disappeared. BTS has a good chance in 2017.
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Same. There needs to be a good quality chain of Indian restaurants with reliable quality. Havent been able to find a good Indian restaurant in Niagara Falls. Was an excellent one in North Bay, previous home.
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General 2016 Blue Jays discussion thread
Jimcanuck replied to G-Snarls's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
I don't get it either, unless he is going to throw at 80-90% or something, then not so bad. The Jays would have listed strict conditions on his use? -
came in here hoping for some good thots on JB future with Jays, or not 4 pages of BJMB pissing contest stupidity instead
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I go against the grain too much and often post controversial ideas. But hell, where would the world be without non-conformists?
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Sorry mate.... you've been quite good at times, consider yourself a comeback poster of the year candidate 2017
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Anybody that goes out of his way to stand up for another, and debates disagreement without getting personal, is a gem in my books.
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good chance Jose is worse in 2017 than 2016's 1.4 WAR.... at the age where a significant drop off can occur.... he is not swinging the bat with the same power/authority (permanent shoulder damage?) and is a major liability in the field said it earlier, at this stage of his career, Jose is not hard to replace the pick has more value
