You need a bit of a balance. Can't just rely on a lineup of all low K% guys and slap hitters. Need some guys with some pop, even if they have a bit higher K rates.
Like against an ace pitcher, if you have a lineup full of contact guys, you still need three singles to score a run. Do you expect to get three singles in a row against an ace type of pitcher? Most of the time when an ace pitcher allows runs, it on a mistake that heads to the seats. Unless they are off where they give up a string of hits and walks etc.
Would like to see the Brewers advance as well, but I have a feeling MLB wants the Mets to go through since they're a big market.
Was reading online how during the regular season the Brewers control and make the decision to open/close the roof, however MLB during the Postseason makes the call. Yesterday afternoon was a beautiful day in Milwaukee and the roof was closed.
Kate Upton definitely would be a plus haha.
I'd be okay with rolling the dice on him or Max for a one-year deal around that same AAV as you said. Could work out or could backfire, but if he struggles, don't want to see him making 25-30 starts with a 5+ ERA. Just would hope it doesn't tie down the Jays from making other moves. If the money is there and Jays don't care about going over the luxury tax, worth the gamble. If signing Verlander prevents the Jays from signing other guys, then meh not too crazy about it.
Yeah if the money was there to sign Ohtani, go hard after Soto and try to re-sign Vlad. That middle-of-the-order would be one of the best, if not best in baseball. Signing Soto also likely makes it easier to re-sign Vladdy or you can convince Soto that you're going to re-sign Vladdy after as well. Regardless, would love to see it if the money is there!
Lmao I actually want the Royals to win. Have $1200 on the line if they win the World Series from making a $10 bet back in March haha.
If the Royals end up winning the World Series, next time you're in Toronto beers on me!
I think his agent tries to get close to Soto money once he signs. Vladdy likely would be on board as well. I said this even a couple months ago that Vladdy doesn't even consider an extension until Soto signs. I even said it would be in the Jays best interest to re-sign Vladdy before Soto signs his crazy deal.
Vladdy pretty much will be the top FA of the 2026 class. If he has another monster season in 2025, he likely could get close to Soto money if a team is desperate.
But yeah, prefer the Devers contract as a comparable.
Not sure Verlander would want to sign in Toronto.
Also, he looked completely toast this season. Like BTS said, he could very well get nuked every start kind of like Wainwright in his last season.
Mad Max wouldn't be a bad target. He actually pitched decently in his 9 starts with the Rangers. But yeah think he prefers to re-sign with the Rangers. Not sure he would come to Toronto.
Lol good job at cutting out the first half of my post.
If you actually read my original comment, I said ideally he gets something similar to Rafael Devers extension and even said $350M. Afterwards I said however his agent likely waits until Soto signs and uses that as a benchmark. Never said he should get $600 or so million or that the Jays should sign him for that much. Would obviously rather Soto at the same cost lol. Just that his agent likely waits until Soto signs before signing any extension.
MLB times during the WC and DS series always suck. Not sure why they can't put like two games on at 6 and 7PM, while the other two games at 9PM and 10PM, especially with one being in San Diego.
Blue Jays would always get the worst times I remember, which would also hurt ticket resale values.
Yeah I think he waits until Soto signs and uses that as a benchmark.
Ideally, something similar to Rafael Devers (10 year, $313,500,000 contract), so would say $350M over 10 years. Though think he waits on Soto and tries to aim as high.
There is no point in arguing with a brick wall.
You're crapping on teams that were better than the Jays this season which is hilarious after numerous times saying that those teams would suck before the season started.
Stop taking the blue pill or else you'll continue to remain in a state of blissful ignorance when it comes to this organization!