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  1. jaysblue
    Yup I never said anything bad about the trade at all, even at the time. All I said was that given the Jays offensive struggles this season, Teo's bat would have still been great to have. But for me saying that, it's hilarious how you feel the need to rush in to defend Atkins and the FO on the trade, when I never even said anything bad about them or that trade.
  2. jaysblue
    Forgot about him completely.
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    Can't complain with the results Bassitt has given the Jays. He's been a really solid middle of the rotation piece. Hope he can keep this up in Year 2 and 3.
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    Meh bad contracts don't hurt the Yankees as they do other teams. They have an unlimited payroll. Adding Ohtani along with some other roster moves likely makes them one of the favourites in the AL East. In Ohtani, they address both their lineup and rotation. Just for fun what their rotation and lineup would look like with Ohtani: Rotation: Cole Ohtani Rodon Cortes German/Severino/Schmidt/Montas/King Lineup (in no particular order): LeMahieu Judge Ohtani Torres Stanton Rizzo Dominguez Volpe Catcher
  5. jaysblue
    I'm still hoping he is a 4-5 outfielder for this team in 2024 and 2025. Willing to give him a mulligan on this season, but if he struggles again in 2024, he might only be just a 2-3 WAR outfielder and not as good as we all thought. Even in 2022, you can find some concerns with his bat.
  6. jaysblue
    Good point. Jays probably didn't want someone as raw and inexperienced as Alek Thomas, and preferred a bat who had success at the MLB level. Arizona wanted another MLB bat to replace the offensive contributions they would lose from Varsho. LGJ was expendable.
  7. jaysblue
    Jay, the Yankees don't care about their payroll. Money and the luxury tax aren't issues for their ownership. They'll spend anything. Given their disappointing season, the Yankees will make a huge splash whether it's Ohtani or someone else. Ohtani in a Yankees uniform would be huge. TV contracts, marketing, jersey sales, the hype in NYC. That bat with the short porch in RF. Pairing Ohtani with Judge in their lineup. Having Ohtani pitching with Cole as a 1-2 punch. Yankees definitely benefit a lot from him.
  8. jaysblue
    Lmao, it's hilarious how you guys come out like cockroaches when someone criticizes Atkins and this front office on something. You both really need to chill and stop pretending Atkins is all Godly as a GM. I've praised Atkins here on many occasions and have said he's done a solid job as a GM. Again, you're making me seem like I hate him and the FO given that I've criticized them on a couple of things. Atkins has done a really solid job putting together competitive teams during his tenure. Hasn't taken this team yet to the next level however but he still has time to do so.
  9. jaysblue
    I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you on this issue. You're obviously out here guns blazing in defending Atkins and the front office 100% of the time and on Tapia/Zimmer and Biggios/Espinal. You're too much man. Just admit it's an area Atkins and the front office could have done better with. I recall Tapia was playing pretty much all season last year, including playing a pivotal role in Game 2 of the WC matchup. As for Biggio and Espinal, they've been given plenty of time to prove themselves this season. Upgrades on one or both of them at the trade deadline would have been nice. Especially with Bo and Chapman now out. Glad that the Buffalo guys have come in and contributed, but we can't rely or expect a bunch of AAA guys to carry this lineup. The bullpen early in 2021 really cost them, but don't want to bring that up.
  10. jaysblue
    Dodgers and Yankees IMO are still the heavy favourites. Other secondary teams with a small chance include the Mariners, Mets, Angels, Giants, Red Sox. I would throw the Jays maybe behind those teams. Maybe the Braves if AA wants to go all in haha.
  11. jaysblue
    Yeah if he continues to hit like he has been, there could be a team that offers him a 2 or 3 year deal. Don't think a one-year deal signs him anymore. Unless it's $18-20M. We'll also see how the corner OF market shapes up. Teo would have been a perfect bat for this lineup at the trade deadline. Has had success here in Toronto and in their clubhouse, has put up some big months here and was a fan favourite. It's too bad Seattle wasn't selling him but oh well. I still like Swanson and the job he has done here, plus the years of control. But a part of me still misses Teo and when you look at the Jays struggles this season, Teo might have had a larger overall impact on the team this season.
  12. jaysblue
    Meh when you're still giving guys like Tapia and Zimmer a lot of at-bats last season and this season Biggio and Espinal, it's fair to question the lack of depth in some areas on the roster. Plus I don't want to bring up 2021. Luckily a lot of guys from Buffalo have been producing up here in the absence of Chapman and Bo. Not sure how long that lasts but let's keep riding their hot bats for as long as we could! As for the bullpen, Atkins has built a very deep bullpen this season so kudos to him and the front office. Richards and Francis have been great! Still a little worried if they have to close out a 2-1 or 3-2 game starting from the 5th inning on, but every bullpen isn't perfect.
  13. jaysblue
    Yup turned out to be a great deal. Tellez has been awful with the Brewers and Richards/Francis have been big pieces down in the pen this season.
  14. jaysblue
    Rangers are in free fall mode. Mariners recently as well have come back down to earth. Heck lost a couple of parlays with the Mariners and I was like WTF haha. The one team I actually worry about would be the Yankees who are 7-3 in their last 10 and have won 4 straight. They could go on a run and close the gap. However I think they dug themselves too far in a hole a couple weeks ago. Though still they have 6 games against the Jays so that series will be important.
  15. jaysblue
    You should be good haha.
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    So what's your point? His wife is expecting any day now. If I were a father, I would want to be there for the birth of my son or daughter.
  19. jaysblue
    Bryon Buxton: "Hold my beer!"
  20. jaysblue
    NL Central should be a fun division over the next couple of years. Cubs are going to be better, Brewers should still be relevant next season, Reds are improving and have a lot of young exciting players. I think the Cardinals will bounce back somewhat depending on the type of offseason they have. Hope the Pirates could start making some noise as well in the next couple of years.
  21. jaysblue
    Let's hope it remains terrible during the Jays series!
  22. jaysblue
    Trade him for who?
  23. jaysblue
    I'm pretty rational when it comes to discussing baseball and have a solid understanding of the game, statistics, etc. However, if I criticize one thing about this front office or team, you and your brigade of FO defenders come out like cockroaches and just use the rhetoric that we're all idiots for criticizing the FO any way. You go on the attack instead of actually having discussion or debate which becomes insufferable. You're a nice guy but you're too much sometimes man!
  24. jaysblue
    I didn't write an essay, c'mon man! Drink some coffee in the morning!
  25. jaysblue
    I was defending Yimi Garcia yesterday and said he has been one the Blue Jays best bullpen arms this season. I was hoping Brownie19 and Max were going to "Thank" my posts.
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