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  1. jaysblue
    Santander’s injury lowers the floor. It pushes more responsibility onto Lukes, Clement, Schneider, Okamoto, Springer etc., and if they don’t produce or if another injury hits, depth becomes a real concern quickly. Still, the Jays have proven they can survive stretches without him.
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    Maybe some guys on minor league deals: - Conforto - Winker - McCutchen (probably would have to be a MLB deal) - Hoskins Otherwise, nobody else really.
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    I bought a Bo jersey last week for $90. Regular price was $250. What a deal!
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    Was at that Home Opener in 2006. Remember it was Roy Halladay vs. Johan Santana.
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    Buck Martinez is genuinely one of the nicest guys in baseball. My friend and I bumped into him in an elevator at a hotel in Philly during a Jays series back in 2010, and he couldn’t have been more chill. He noticed us wearing Jays jerseys and he was the one who asked, “How’s it going?” and started up a conversation. Most guys don’t even acknowledge you. Buck was down-to-earth, friendly, and completely genuine.
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    Tigers okay with giving Framber $38M but not even $25-30M for Skubal. What a joke of an organization.
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    Yeah, I don’t mind heading down after work that Friday night and getting there right when the gates open at 5:00 PM or whatever time it is. It probably won’t be as bad as a weekend game. I’m honestly surprised there are still so many tickets available for the Springer bobblehead night. I keep going back and forth on whether to buy now or wait and see if prices drop on game day - though it is a Friday night, so who knows. And with Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing, prices could jump at any time anyway, lol.
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    Yeah, I can’t stand Ticketmaster - they get away with so much. There are still a ton of tickets available for the Dodgers games too, lol. I’m debating whether I should just grab two tickets for the Springer bobblehead night now, or wait until game day and snag something cheaper on SeatGeek.
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    I understand that they use dynamic pricing during the regular season for certain games, matchups, and dates. Some games are clearly in higher price tiers - Yankees, Red Sox, weekends, giveaways, premium NL opponents, etc. - that part makes sense. What I didn’t realize is that prices could be updated periodically or even daily. I’ve never seen that before on the team’s main site. Is that actually allowed between the Jays and Ticketmaster? Once a price is set for a specific game, I’m surprised they can later raise or lower it. Makes them no different than resellers.
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    Curious question - do the Blue Jays change prices for regular season games? Like for example, I purchased seats in Sec 211, Row 7 for the Dodgers game on April 7th, and paid $140 for each seat. Now I see prices listed on the Jays site at $190 in that section for that same date.
  11. jaysblue
    I think Santander’s age played some role, but not nearly as big as people are making it out to be when comparing his deal to what Suarez got. Timing mattered a lot for Santander. Last offseason was pretty thin for impact bats after Soto, so teams needing offense like the Jays didn’t have many alternatives. That scarcity definitely helped push his market. In 2024, Santander hit 44 HR with 100+ RBI and did it as a switch hitter, which matters a lot when you’re talking lineup flexibility and matchups. The Jays also probably had to go five years instead of three or four on Santander because it’s Toronto - they were coming off a losing season, and there was real uncertainty around Vlad at the time. This offseason was much deeper, with more corner OF/DH options and bounce-back types available, so leverage is spread out more. If he hit free agency this year instead of last, the deal probably looks shorter and/or cheaper.
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    No worries. Thanks again for the breaking news alerts on your fantasy baseball team whenever a player signs or gets traded. I’ll alert ESPN.
  13. jaysblue
    Yeah figured Suarez would have to settle for only a one-year deal, especially at this point. Great value for a guy who has pretty much averaged 3-4 WAR per season. Would have been a nice fit on the Jays, but 3B and DH overcrowded already with Okamoto/Santander/Springer.
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    Sportsnet needs to compete with TSN Overdrive. Heard they're dominating that time slot now in comparison to whoever is on Sportsnet.
  16. jaysblue
    Me and Spanky would love to create our own Jays podcast/show prime time. Will kind of be like a Tim & Sid.
  17. jaysblue
    I'm contemplating buying some WBC merch haha. Those Canada caps look nice.
  18. jaysblue
    I’m not saying supporting your team makes you a sheep. I’m talking about the mob mentality of lining up for hours and maxing out credit cards for merch the moment it drops. Big difference. When people are lining up for hours in the middle of the week, it’s fair to question how that’s practical for most working adults. To be clear: fans ≠ sheep. Herd behaviour around spending absolutely is.
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    Yeah 4 years feels better.
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    I guess so. It’s a bit more than Kirk’s extension, which I’d be comfortable with. Varsho is also just 28, compared to Bader at 31, and he offers more offensive upside - particularly in terms of power - so it makes sense that he’d command a slightly higher AAV and extra years. Even if Varsho settles in as a 3 WAR player, that’s perfectly fine value.
  21. jaysblue
    You're such a drama queen. I took the Clement bet because I believe in that outcome. You took the other side because you believe in the outcome that he goes over 100 wRC+. I’m not obligated to take every bet just to keep things “even.” No need to turn it into a whole thing.
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    I get the logic you’re laying out, and I don’t disagree with the projection context you’re using. Where I differ is that I’m not treating this like Vegas or a “guy code” obligation. I’m just not interested in making bets I don’t actually believe in. With Clement, I genuinely think the under is the more likely outcome, which is why I was comfortable taking that bet. With Varsho, I don’t think the under is a realistic position for me given his track record and the type of player he is. Even if it’s technically “conceivable,” it’s not something I’d back in good faith. I’m not excited about winning anything here. It’s a message board bet, not a payday. I’d rather just stick to wagers that reflect my actual views instead of balancing things out for optics. If that means only doing one bet, that’s fine with me.
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    Again, it's not that I don't want to make a friendly bet with you. I actually think Varsho surpasses 100 wRC+ in 2026, so why would I bet the under? It's like the upcoming Super Bowl. I think Seattle is going to win, and you probably do as well. So if we did a friendly bet, where you took Seattle, why would I take New England if I feel like they can't win?
  24. jaysblue
    If Joe Mauer was a 1st ballot Hall of Fame inductee, Posey should be for sure. No questions asked.
  25. jaysblue
    Safe to say José Ramírez is destined for the Hall. One of the best players over the last 10 years. Wonder if he matches or surpasses Adrian Beltré for total WAR.
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