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GDT: orioles @ Jays, aug 1 Game 2/4 post deadline shenanigans
Laika replied to bones10's topic in Game Thread Archive
Why is Espinal on this team? -
Well, they chose not to spend money in the offseason and it was basically the same decision because everybody and their grandma could tell their core was looking good and they were primed to be competitive. So I would not be shocked if they cheap out and stand pat.
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very low? toronto was probably just telling certain other teams that so they did not appear desperate
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well that makes more sense jeepers
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Yeah they have to be sending a big chunk of money
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Some of these trades are hilarious Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford for Verlander omfg
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no, there was a tweet that he will be active tomorrow
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who the f*** is Matt Svanson?
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It's a pathetic scene. They've been dominated by Kyle f***ing Gibson twice this year.
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FWIW (maybe nothing) I do kind of feel like trading for Teoscar would be uniquely energizing for the team. He was pretty popular. Maybe there would be an instant comfort factor and the hitters currently overthinking everything (Vlad, Springer) would relax a bit.
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Jeff Blair is so useless
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Yeah that's conceivable. Dylan Moore is a good player and barely playing. They just acquired Josh Rojas who was once good. I'm not sure if Kelenic is due back this year or not. They could try Moore/Marlowe/Rojas out there more.
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Projected to be a worse team + they have a harder schedule. It's a tough call but their playoff odds might be under 20% at this point. They also have to jump four good teams. Not just Toronto.
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It's just nuts though. Not only have KK and DV been better than RL (WAR), they both project better (WAR). You'd have to have 6 screws loose to make that deal and then start RL over them. Weak side platoon? Sure. But RL will cost something since he has two years of control left so Oakland will want a "starting CFer" price.
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lmao you are completely done with Varsho eh? you used to stan Daulton they aren't going to trade for someone like Ramon Laureano and then make DV or KK a part-time player. No chance.
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But how is he going to get his rhythm in a pinch hitter / weak side platoon role? Toronto needs a Steve Pearce type of player. Some 38 year old fridge who can just stand in LF if needed but can absolutely nuke LHP.
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not much of a HITTER lately even though his wRC+ against LHP is good this year, his K/BB rates are horrendous
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Ty France would also be a nice get I think he's only arb1 though so probably too pricey for a dude who is close to replacement level in 2023
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General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2023)
Laika replied to Krylian's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
what do you mean, future? vlad fell off a cliff at 24! -
General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2023)
Laika replied to Krylian's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
If Kyle Gibson dominates Toronto tonight and/or Bassitt sucks, I will be very upset for one whole day -
9-3-2
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Hicks gets somewhat unfairly described as inconsistent He has had fluctuating walk rates and injuries but his xERA range in his career is 2.41 to 3.91, and his FIP range in his career is 3.01 to 4.17 Lot of people just looking at ERA in 2022 and the 10 innings in 2021
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You might as well get used to Toronto's front office operating like this. It's actually an exciting organization to cheer for because of the inclination to trade. They are not gun-shy at all. Big signings, big trades. They trade prospects all the time and use them as currency. But they aren't stupid and they will also go the other way and make little deals to bring in controllable talent or prospects, like the Teo trade for Swanson and Macko and the Tellez trade. And most of the time when a prospect is dealt there is a reason. Lots of balls in the air, lots of things in motion all the time, but the emphasis is always on the MLB club. What's not to love about that? You don't HAVE to clutch all your prospects forever when you can run a top 10 payroll. Let the other teams enjoy 3-4 optionable, league minimum years from an SP6 prospect like Kloffenstein... So you don't really need to get bent out of shape about losing some depth SP prospects. I mean they brought in Adam Macko last offseason. It goes both ways.
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still lots of targets they probably are gunning for Candle Bro and Ed Rod. I am not sure if any decent C are even available???
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I was going to post something like "it doesn't look that bad. maybe he just has a thicker body type. it looks like he has a big ass. that could be good!" but then I looked up pre-draft pictures https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ZfF3dW23gG8PqwP4yqs0-K0P4cc=/0x0:5233x3488/1200x800/filters:focal(2438x642:3274x1478)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71122004/1233896737.0.jpg yeah he has gained a lot of weight and it isn't sitting well. his chest/belly look to be carrying quite a bit.
