This is a fair assessment. Can’t assume you’re going to have the leagues best staff again and the rest of the league is going to be looking to improve (SEA, NYY, BOS, CLE)
The difference is they win 100 games like every year now. The Blue Jays never have
Dodgers purposely sat out of FA this year and reset their luxury tax commitments so they can sign Ohtani and they still won 100 games
No but more than the average Joe earns in a lifetime plus all the perks of being a big leaguer and a playoff run in 2015 he’ll never forget
I think I remember hearing on the radio during Bautista’s level of excellence day that Goins wants to get into managing. Guys like him fit the stereotype of those who can’t, teach
Why would their window be closing? They have two MVP candidates and are a developmental powerhouse with top tier spending power.
Dodgers FO
Win the NL West like 90% of the time over the last 10 years
Multiple NL Pennants
Multiple 100 win seasons
A World Series Championship
Jays FO
0 division titles
0 AL Pennants
2 90 win seasons
0 postseason wins
Straw man argument Brown Town
That’s where we differ. I think it’s highly unlikely Bo, Vlad and one of those guys each have 4 WAR seasons
And if the goal is to simply be the Miami Marlins ie just make it in then blow it up
They sure could it’s possible. I guess I’m in the camp where I think we need another very good piece to be legit contenders and not the Diamondbacks this year
Biggio
Varsho
Schneider
Springer
Kirk
Who is putting up 4 WAR? My bet is none
Not sure who would be meeting their projections by hitting 4 WAR but that projection system needs calibrating
I’m actually not sure this is true and thought about it this season regarding KK vs Bellinger
Would you be willing to pay more $/WAR if it meant consolidating those WARz into a single player? I think so
Player A - two wins at 4M a pop
Player B - five wins at 5M a pop
Give me the 5 WAR player
Never said they had to sign one. Of course the trade route applies to bringing in players.
You’re right it could happen internally but…. who? Even if you have one player breakout with 3.5 WAR all you’ve done is replaced Chapman’s production.
Yes I would be shocked if Bo, Vlad and one other current hitter had a 4 WAR season in 2024. I don’t think betting on that happening is a recipe for success
I actually think the Jays would be thrilled if Chapman accepted the QO. Leaves the rest of the offseason to focus on getting one more hitter of substance
Yes they do and that player is likely to be borderline elite offensively because not many glove first 5 WAR players. I will be ATTACKED for saying this but they clearly need another all star caliber player if they’re going to be serious