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  1. jaysblue
    With IKF being in the fold, Jays could roster Polanco and play him at 3B and 2B occasionally. He doesn't have to start 140 or 150 games at 3B with IKF here. Likely could get him in for 60-80 games at 3B, and use IKF as a defensive replacement later in games.
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    I think Jorge Polanco becomes a Blue Jay this month. He would be a great fit here. Could play him between 2B and 3B. Nice switch hitter as well to have in the lineup. Twins don't have a spot for him in the lineup, so they for sure move him.
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    I don't mind Soler, but he does comes with some more risk especially if you sign him to a 3 or 4 year deal. Would prefer either JDM, Hoskins or Pederson on a one-year deal.
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    Would have been nice to have Brantley here as a DH/LF but not sure Brantley would have been a great fit with the Jays after the KK signing. They need some power now, so hopefully they add a bat who could DH and/or play sparingly in the OF with 30 HR potential. Still think they need two more bats - someone like Pederson, JDM or Hoskins for the DH spot and another outfielder RHB with some pop like Duvall or Grichuk. Not opposed to Soler but would rather target guys like Pederson, JDM or Hoskins who likely would sign a 1-year or 2-year deal max.
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    NHL Thread

    jaysblue replied to GD's topic in Other Sports

    Was at the Kings game last night, which was a lot of fun. Paid $225 CAD for seats 9 rows up next to the Leafs bench. Those seats at the Scotia Arena would be easily +$500 each.
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    Big applaud for Dick Pole. He is the hero this board needs!
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    NBA Thread

    jaysblue replied to admin's topic in Other Sports

    RJ averaging 18 PPG, 4 RBP, 2 APG so not bad at all offensively. I'm assuming defensively he isn't that great when on the floor. DeMar DeRozan type upside though at least?
  8. jaysblue
    Juan Pierre was a fun player. Slap hitting corner OF who could steal a ton of bases. As a kid in the early 2000's always liked him. Had some great years with the Marlins!
  9. jaysblue
    I would bet the under 1.5 fWAR with Green next season.
  10. jaysblue
    Yeah I think the most likely player they trade would be Bo if they are leaning towards making a big franchise altering move. Bo still has the most value, whereas Vladdy's value has taken a hit over the past two seasons. Maybe that's why they signed IKF as insurance in case they can't acquire a better shortstop offensively if they trade Bo. If they do move Bo, they could target Adames via trade or free agency next season. From the sounds of it, the Jays want to work with Vlad and help him make those adjustments, so probably they're not looking to trade him at this exact moment.
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    Yeah if the Blue Jays were to make a massive franchise altering deal, likely involves either Bo, Vladdy or someone like Gausman. I think Bo and/or Vlad are the most likely. They have two years remaining, still young and have upside. Trading one or both of them changes the makeup of the team for sure. Jays likely are past the point of a contract extension with both so might as well move them now if it means getting other elite MLB talent back to help the roster and to shake things up. Can't see the Jays moving Gausman given he's their ace, would be tougher to replace and on a great contract but who knows. Obviously Atkins isn't done, and we all know it's been a slow offseason not just for the Jays but most of baseball. Things should start picking up this month and looking forward to seeing what the Jays could do.
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    HAHAHAHAHAHA I cried laughing out of my seat! That was hilarious! Love Gibby!
  13. jaysblue
    Frenchsoup trying to catch up to Spanky.
  14. jaysblue
    Giolito did post a 4.1 WAR season in 2021, 2.0 WAR season in 2020, and a 5.2 WAR season in 2019. Had K/9 rates of 10.13, 12.07 and 11.62 during those three seasons. At first glance when I saw the deal, yuck. But Red Sox paying an extra couple of dollars for the upside. He's still only 29 and they've done a good job in the past with broken down pitchers and helping turn their career back around e.g. Nathan Eovaldi. Obviously if he has a solid year, he opts out. If he sucks again, stuck having him around a second year. Gotta hope he can produce close to a 2 WAR season worst case.
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    Only guy who probably is serious is Frenchsoup. He loves JD.
  16. jaysblue
    Let's hope they sign Hoskins or JDM as a DH. Sign Duvall or Grichuk to share playing time with KK in the outfield. Trade for Edman or Donovan from the Cards or Polanco from the Twins to play 3B and/or around the infield. RF Springer SS Bichette 1B Guerrero DH Hoskins or JDM 2B Schneider/Biggio C Kirk/Jansen CF Varsho 3B Polanco or Donovan/Edman LF Kiermaier / Duvall or Grichuk Bench: C Jansen/Kirk 2B/3B/LF Biggio/Schneider 2B/3B/SS/OF IKF OF Duvall or Grichuk / KK
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    Frenchsoup loves you now haha
  18. jaysblue
    Grichuk wouldn't be that bad sharing play time with KK in the OF. Only other RHB that seems logical is Duvall given the Jays need some pop. Would prefer Duvall over Grichuk. Don't mind Pederson at all on a one-year deal as a DH if the Jays miss out on Hoskins or JDM. Plus with Pederson is he's a lefty bat as well which is nice. Plus I'm sure a bat like Duvall or Grichuk could slot in as a DH against tough lefties if they decide to keep KK in the outfield. If the Jays went dumpster diving for a 3B, would prefer Longoria over Donaldson haha. I would love them to trade for Donovan or Edman from the Cards. Gives the Jays plenty of options and versatility all around the roster.
  19. jaysblue
    Max will always defend Varsho till the end.
  20. jaysblue
    Jays still need to add a big bat like Hoskins or JDM. Offensive struggles were a major issue last season and you can't head into 2024 without addressing that. I don't have an issue with the KK and IKF signings (would have preferred 1 year with IKF but oh well). Jays still have time to add another power bat or two. If they fail to address the offensive issues from last season, then I'll be concerned.
  21. jaysblue
    Trade for either Tommy Edman or Brendan Donovan! What would the Jays have to give up?
  22. jaysblue
    Heck the more I think about it, target either Edman or Donovan as a super utility player and 3B is solved! Donovan posted 2.1 WAR and a 118 wRC+ last season. Edman 2.3 WAR with a 92 wRC+ last season but had a 5.6 WAR in 2022.
  23. jaysblue
    What about targeting one of Tommy Edman or Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals? Could either of those guys play some 3B sharing time with IKF while playing other positions in the infield and outfield? The versatility on this team would be surreal if they brought Edman or Donovan in.
  24. jaysblue
    Yeah Biggio likely sticks around to share time with Schneider at 2B and someone who could also play multiple positions when needed. Espinal is the one who needs to go with IKF in the fold now.
  25. jaysblue
    The Jays just need to add a DH with 30 HR pop like Hoskins or JDM, sign a OF bat with some pop who could share time with KK, and trade for maybe a 3B like Polanco or Adames who could provide some offense. This along with some rebounds from other bats like Vladdy, Kirk, Varsho or Springer should be more than fine heading into 2024. The Jays have addressed the run-prevention aspect of their team and solidified that more with the KK and IKF signings. Just need to add some more power to the lineup.
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