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He went on that podcast last summer saying he was upset how this team never had a "pivot" to Ohtani last offseason and kind of hinted that himself and other veteran Blue Jays felt that way. Atkins didn't get Soto, Burnes, or Sasaki, but at least their pivot was Santander, Scherzer and Hoffman as free agents thus far, and they traded for Gimenez. I'm sure Bassitt and other players definitely feel better about this team heading into the 2025 season than they did a month ago or last March/April. This was a much better offseason than last! -
Dick is untouchable.
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February 6th. Poetl is under control for two more seasons after this one at $19.5M AAV. Having a career year so would be trading him at his highest value.
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At the joke haha
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They finally healthy now. I thought before the season they were good enough for a play-in, though they never had a healthy rotation. Guys like Barnes, Barrett, Quickley all missed time at some points. Figured they dug themselves in a deep hole so they would focus on the lottery. But yeah these last two weeks, things look different now.
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Big trade last night wow!
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You own him in the LOD haha.
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I'm cancelling my Bell Fibe Internet and going back with Rogers!
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Countdown to ST 2025 (In Blue Jays Jersey Numbers)
jaysblue replied to Pendleton's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
If we can get a season like that out of Mad Max, would be awesome! -
Countdown to ST 2025 (In Blue Jays Jersey Numbers)
jaysblue replied to Pendleton's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
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I agree, it has been a great offseason to date, even if the Jays don't do anything else. Glad ownership opened up the pocketbooks or else, there isn't much Atkins could do. Sure with one more big addition like Alonso or Bregman and/or locking up Vladdy, would consider that an "epic" offseason. Kudos to ownership!
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B+ or A- who cares, not much of a difference lol. I don't think there is anything "epic" about being given a huge payroll and signing FA's where Toronto likely is the only team competing for their services (e.g. Hoffman, Santander & Mad Max). I give kudos to ownership more than Atkins for these recent moves. As for Gimenez, sure nice trade to pull off, but don't make it seem like Atkins stole him away from Cleveland lol. Gimenez came with a $19.37M AAV who is locked up until 2029. There is a reason why Cleveland wanted to let him go and clear his salary. Lucky the Jays had the payroll, or else Atkins can't make that move. Overall, it has been a solid offseason even if the Jays do nothing going forward. Definitely more pleased with it in comparison to last offseason.
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It's also right on the Pinella's Trail. I've been to Clear Sky Draught Haus, Woodwright Brewery, Corks Coffee and Wine, Carvor's Fish House, Rumba Island Bar & Grill, Jack Pallino's Pizza, Reboot Arcade & Bar. Further up, The Ozona Pig, Molly Goodhead's.
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Will be "epic" if they land both Alonso + Bregman and lock up Vladdy. Heck, even one of Alonso or Bregman with Vlad locked up, would call it "epic." Right now, it's been a solid B+ offseason for them. Wouldn't say it has been "epic."
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Would definitely be a fun lineup to watch!
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I know some great bars and restaurants in Dunedin!
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General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2025)
jaysblue replied to Ryu In My House's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Thoughts on Manoah as an arm coming out of the pen? Was discussing it with a co-worker today. Would be interesting to see if Manoah would become a dominant elite closer or reliever. Would be a cool experiment. -
Hopefully the Jays coaches and staff could keep him healthy for the duration of the season. Like you said, if we can get 20 regular season starts out of him + the Postseason, would take that.
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Get that payroll above $300M. Best GM in baseball!
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General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2025)
jaysblue replied to Ryu In My House's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Who said Atkins was the worst GM in team history? I guess any negative criticism of him from others makes you think that. -
General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2025)
jaysblue replied to Ryu In My House's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Atkins/Shapiro given close to a $300M payroll and the sad reality is they could still f**k it up. -
General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2025)
jaysblue replied to Ryu In My House's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Didn't start off that well and just a couple of weeks ago with the Sasaki fiasco, things were still looking bleak, though at least the team did have a pivot after losing out on Soto, Burnes, Teo, Sasaki and others. Whereas last offseason, after Ohtani they didn't do to much to upgrade the roster and the waiting game left them with guys like Turner, IKF, Volgelbach and Votto instead. Think the Sasaki negative press definitely lit a fire under Atkins' and this front office to do something and glad we saw them go out and make a big splash in Santander and now Scherzer. Overall, definitely give them a solid B+ thus far. If they go out and add another big bat like Alonso or Bregman and/or resign Vladdy, definitely bump their offseason to an A or A+. -
It's a shame they're pissing away that amazing rotation. Complete embarrassment!
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Definitely looking forward going down to the Rogers Centre and watching some of Max Scherzer's starts this spring and summer! Imagine if the Jays can get a Rogers Clemens type season out of him haha.
