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  1. jaysblue
    Weren't you and BTS both St. Louis Cardinals fanboys?
  2. jaysblue
    Yeah if Varsho can return to being a 4-5 WAR player in 2024 and 2025, I don't think many will be regretting the trade in the long run. He's definitely the X factor. Like you said, young CFs with control can be very expensive and difficult to acquire. We don't know the discussions the Jays had with the D'Backs and other teams regarding their catchers. So to say the Jays should have kept Moreno over Kirk is a moot point. Glad to see Moreno having success in the second half as well and hope the trade does work out for both teams - Arizona is one of the teams I like to follow in the NL. Also, I think Kirk can bounce back somewhat and be decent offensively in 2024 if he gets himself into better shape and rediscovers some of his power stroke. I'll take Gregg Zaun offensive output from Kirk everyday of the week, which I think he's capable of doing given his OBP skills. Add in his plus defending behind the plate, Kirk can be a solid overall player for the Jays moving forward.
  3. jaysblue
    You freak out way too much man and get all pissy when someone criticizes this team. I don't agree 100% with everything Jonn said. All he was saying is that the Jays should look at trading some valuable assets to replenish their system if they fail at making the Postseason. I don't think the Jays should trade off guys like Gausman or Bo after this season if they fail to make one of the WCs. I still think they have a window in 2024 and 2025 to make some noise with this group. This offseason will be very important. Reality is if the Jays fail to make the Postseason this year, you have to start asking serious questions about some core players and the front office. If the Jays underachieve again in 2024, and fail to sign Bo to an extension, you have to look at trading some key veteran pieces before they become FAs and lose them for nothing. Common sense. If this team doesn't succeed in 2024, what makes you think 2025 will be any different with this same core? If the Jays miss the Postseason in 2023 and start off poorly in 2024, Atkins is likely gone anyways.
  4. jaysblue
    Power wise, there is a huge difference. As well, we're talking about 8 months of subpar performance dating back from last July.
  5. jaysblue
    Most of his 2022 season offensively was driven by a very hot May and June. Otherwise, he didn't do much those other four months power wise. Agree with you that he is a better defender than Jansen. Kirk can still be a solid regular and piece on this team. I'll take a 3 WAR player who can hit .250/.370/.400 with 10-15 HR's and great defense behind the plate everyday. I do think he was overhyped on here however. Hope he could find some of his power stroke back and gets in better shape for 2024 and I think he'll be fine.
  6. jaysblue
    I will be using my first four picks.
  7. jaysblue
    Most of this board was.
  8. jaysblue
    Yeah it's tough not to like Varsho even despite his struggles earlier on this season. Glad he's turned things around offensively at least and looking forward to seeing him in CF full time next season. Hopefully the Jays could get a 4-5 WAR season or two out of him in 2024 and 2025. We don't know if Arizona valued Kirk or Moreno more in a trade, but yeah right now would prefer to have Moreno moving forward given his age, control and athleticism. 2024 will be a make or break it season for Kirk - he either gets into better shape and returns to his 2022 form offensively where he becomes a .280/.370/.430 type of bat with 10-15 HR's or he's just a slap hitting catcher who gives you .240/.330/.330 with 5-10 HR's per season.
  9. jaysblue
    Yeah hopefully Bo isn't out for too long. That's why it was a good idea still to keep DeJong around despite his struggles, but not going to lose sleep over it. I would like to see them roll with Clement as well. Espinal could be used sparingly or as a late inning defensive replacement.
  10. jaysblue
    Given the Jays are fighting for a Wildcard spot and given the offensive struggles as a whole this year, Espinal should never again be in the starting lineup. This team needs to roll with the hot bats. Dave Schneider should be in the lineup everyday, no excuses.
  11. jaysblue
    They should release the lions and tigers like back in the Roman days.
  12. jaysblue
    Lol you love flip flopping all the time.
  13. jaysblue
    Yeah he still has loads of potential and definitely has the opportunity to take his game to the next level. I don't want to start an argument by talking about that Jays/D'Backs trade for the 1000th time on here knowing the Atkins Homer brigade will be looking to attack. Though while still early, given the results so far this season, looks like the Jays might have traded away the wrong catcher. But like I've said numerous times, given the Jays timeline and the season Kirk was coming off of, was tough to trade him and roll with an inexperienced guy like Moreno, plus we don't know who the D'Backs preferred anyways.
  14. jaysblue
    Trade back for Paul DeJong
  15. jaysblue
    There is no need to trade Gausman. Jays will never find a better starting pitcher at that price. I don't think we should totally write off 2024 or 2025 just yet at all.
  16. jaysblue
    Schneider should have been playing everyday once he was called up. Glad they're finally playing him everyday now. Gotta keep those hot bats in the lineup!
  17. jaysblue
    Finally this team scores runs for Gausman. Great start to this series. Hopefully we can get a sweep!
  18. jaysblue
    So what happens for next season? Does Atkins make adjustments and shake things up or does he keep the status quo? He also has to find 4 new starters (2B, 3B, LF and DH) for the lineup. Yup a lot of players underachieved this season. It's not all Atkins' fault obviously but he'll take some of the blame if this team misses the Postseason.
  19. jaysblue
    It's still early in this part of the easy schedule.
  20. jaysblue
    Yeah I was even saying this two months ago about this easy part of the schedule. Some of these teams aren't duds and you can't just assume the Jays, under pressure right now, to completely dominate these teams. I hated the excuses some posters were using in June that the Jays haven't had an easy schedule yet and that "oh there is nothing to worry about since they have the easiest schedule down the stretch." The Jays better f*%king step up or else they pissed away their season.
  21. jaysblue
    Yup. I thought after Game 1, despite getting lucky to pull out that win, what a tough game to grind out and win and start the series with. Then you have two shitballers the next two nights who just shut you down. FFS!
  22. jaysblue
    Or move him down the lineup to like 7th or 8th. Send a message.
  23. jaysblue
    Fundamentals is the key word here. This isn't just a 2-3 month thing. It's been the entire season. Even last season as well. This team with this star talent have underachieved greatly and if they do miss the Postseason, some serious changes need to be made starting with the coaching staff and some key roster pieces. Atkins can't keep the status quo again for 2024. If the Jays miss the Postseason in 2023, that's 2 of 3 seasons with a roster that was supposed to be World Series contenders. Some serious questions need to be asked and some serious decisions need to be made.
  24. jaysblue
    I didn't think I had the same jinxing effect as the Sheriff. I'll walk towards the exit now.
  25. jaysblue
    All of the key O's players are in tip top shape haha.
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