L54
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Meh, sometimes guys don't have a choice. It's either play where you're wanted, or hang them up.
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It really comes down to whether or not the front office view him as a guy who can still put up 3 win seasons over that contract. He's been a 3.5+ fWAR guy for the last 8 years save for 2010 with the Rays. Biggest concern obviously is the amount of miles on that arm. Sometimes, paying the guy who seems to be a lock can be a better long term decision than trying to find the next guy who is undervalued. Shields is who he is- a sexier MB (I think NJH said this).
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I think a lot of teams would feel comfortable at 4/70 for him. 17.5M AAV for a 3 win pitcher is justifiable. Quick math is 9 wins @ 7M = 63M not accounting for rising salaries, so it's probably a wash in terms of value. I'm not an expert, but those 3 wins depending where you are on the win curve should be more valued by a team that's close to the playoffs. Essentially, he's not coming to TO on a discount. He's coming to TO if they offer him the most. 4/75 is probably the least amount that he would end up in Toronto for as I really don't think he would have a problem signing for 4/70 today if he wanted to. Just depends how long the market holds out.
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Seems the longer this takes, the more likely he is to end up there IMO. Does he sign today? We heard it could happen by the end of the week.
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Because at 4/70 there are a lot more desirable places to be for James Shields than Toronto.
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I don't think the Jays can land Shields at 4/70. Maybe, maybe 4/75 but that's about the lowest I can see him coming to TO for. That rotation has lots of stability and some upside in it. It's just too bad I don't expect him in Toronto.
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ITT: People acting like AA offered 5/100
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I can't say rather without knowing the dollars, but I do agree he seems to be a great fit right now.
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There's no doubt Shields is an upgrade over Buehrle. Taking a load off the pen would provide a big boost as well. All this being said, I'm sure I'll wake up tomorrow and he'll be a Padre or something.
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Great atmosphere and one of the nicest parks around. I got to play there as a 15 year old with Team Sask. Good memories there!
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I'd rather keep Beuhrle than deal him, and I don't really know if any teams would be willing to take on that entire contract, even as a salary dump. You are right though, there are definitely ways to get creative. I'd love to see him in Toronto, but only if he's paid like a #2, and not like "Big Game James". 600 innings from Shields, Buehrle and Dickey would be about as sure of a thing as you can get.
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The Jays need to give as many starts as they can to their best pitcher. Thus, Stroman should start the season opener. Followed by Dickey, Hutch, Buerhle and Estrada/Norris/Sanchez. I really think you maximize Hutch by having him follow Dickey. With Martin behind the dish and pitching behind RA, he could have a big year.
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AA is going to have to get creative with payroll to have a shot. Navarro trade in the works?
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Might be my biggest derp on the BJMB, as I realize that Ang thinks he's a douche.
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That's a top 3 favorite Bautista moment of all time. The guy just doesn't give a f***, all he wants to do is win.
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HAHAHA yes! Thank you Ang. I literally just tried to copy and paste a link to that in reply, but he ran away with his tail between his legs.
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I'd like you to show me where I said that.
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Dylan, you've done a great job running this in the past. A couple minor tweaks aren't going to stop people from playing. If you have agreed with BBBB to work together, I think you guys should just set the rules you're most comfortable with. Nobody is going to boycott the season because of how many people make the playoffs, or other miniscule adjustments.
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Can definitely see that from Edwin. I think the Bautista stuff gets overblown. Wears his heart on his sleeve type guy.
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Now please don't go Travis Snider on us Dalton!
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Boner alert.
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Dude rakes lefties. Probably plays 1B vs them. Why would you non tender him?
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Stroman.
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Lol
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I'd say twice. Even then, it still gives you the entire week (or almost, in some cases) of EE/JB/JD.
