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  1. jaysblue
    I said he was a good pitcher, but he has blown his fair share of games when he's put in a close game. I just wouldn't use him in high leverage situations. I understand if you have no choice obviously like if the bullpen is taxed etc. I know our team's staff is run by analytics and Schneider is a puppet down there. Don't agree with it. We're in September and the Jays lost several games when Garcia pitched which at the end of the day could be the difference of this team making the Postseason or not. That's frustrating.
  2. jaysblue
    I said I wouldn't use him in high leverage spots in close games. Yesterday he was used in a 3-2 game in the 7th inning. You guys are hilarious. I love how you get so worked up about when someone criticizes Yimi Garcia. I knew you both and Max would take the bait haha. You guys are going to be defending him all day.
  3. jaysblue
    I stated in "close games" I wouldn't use him. Yesterday he was used in a high leverage situation in the 7th inning in a 3-2 game. Would have preferred to see Berrios go another inning or use another BP arm.
  4. jaysblue
    I would have wrote an essay.
  5. jaysblue
    You guys love taking the bait haha. Good post. He hasn't been that bad of a reliever. Sure there is recent frustration when he blows a lead, which does get magnified given that this team has put themselves in a position where they can't afford to lose or blow games down the stretch. I wouldn't be using him in high leverage spots in close games. I think he's better as a 6th/7th inning guy. But Schneider seems to like using 4-5 relievers per game and Garcia is one of his favourites he loves going to first.
  6. jaysblue
    Yeah I think it's an awful idea to non-tender him. Would rather try to trade him before that which they probably could do or just keep him for both years hoping he has a monster season. If he less than a WAR in 2024 again, likely would only be able to trade for peanuts so wouldn't be worth it. That's why if the Jays want to move him, probably would have to be this offseason regardless.
  7. jaysblue
    If Vlad can turn his career similar to Sheff, would be awesome!
  8. jaysblue
    Bravo response!
  9. jaysblue
    Suggested by prominent posters or trolls?
  10. jaysblue
    If the Padres know they can't re-sign Soto to an extension, they might prefer 2 years of Vladdy hoping he can put up a monster season. Again, would involve multiple pieces. Yeah FTJ is highly unlikely but I'm sure he's not untouchable as he was two years ago. I suggested Burnes or Woodruff as pieces when I was responding to another post asking about the Brewers as a trade candidate. I also stated that the Brewers weren't really exciting trade partners for Vlad and that it's better to keep Vladdy even if it was for one of those two arms. Again, I'm just throwing out trading suggestions or names off the top of my head when it comes to Vladdy. Not many other posters have. So why don't you name some names? None of the names I listed were outrageous. You're just trying to pick an argument to sound like a smart ass.
  11. jaysblue
    I don't think anyone on here was suggesting the Jays non-tender Vlad lol.
  12. jaysblue
    Alonso should be good for a 3-4 WAR season with 35-40 HR's. That's pretty much his ceiling and floor. Vladdy has much higher upside, though a lower floor as we've seen this season. Regardless, trading Vladdy won't be easy.
  13. jaysblue
    Again, I don't know how those names I suggested were outrageous according to you. You're pretty much trading 2 years of Vlad for either a bat or arm with one-year of control left and who unlikely will sign extensions with their current clubs. We've seen trade value for players/pitchers diminish when a player or pitcher only has one-year left of control. Heck, look at the Jays when they had Josh Donaldson as an example. As for the Padres, they're likely looking to shake things up this offseason.
  14. jaysblue
    Add Alex Bregman in the deal. Jays need a 3B next season!
  15. jaysblue
    I've stated numerous times that if the Blue Jays can't trade him for a similar high upside young player or arm, it's best to keep him and hope he has a monster season in 2024 and 2025 before he becomes a FA. From discussions on this board, it seems like the Jays will be close to their payroll threshold for 2024 again, especially given the players they need to replace and players eligible for arbitration. The Jays can't really afford to pay Vlad 20M if he posts a 0.5 WAR season again. Unless they go out and could add another piece or pieces that cost $20-30M on top of their projected payroll, then yes they have the luxury of taking that gamble.
  16. jaysblue
    I'm throwing some ideas out there to start some conversation. Haven't seen anyone else really do that thus far when talking about wanting to trade Vladdy. Also, doesn't mean it's a straight one-for-one swap. Any deal likely requires multiple pieces. Woodruff and Burnes only have one-year left of control. It's highly unlikely the Brewers re-sign them to extensions. Brewers could definitely be interested in trading one of them for two years of Vlad if they think he could bounce back. They could use another big bat. As for the Padres, they could be looking to shake things up this offseason. So I'm sure they would be more open to moving certain players. Soto is a free agent after 2024 and likely doesn't sign an extension. Doubt they move Tatis, but given his huge contract, moving off shortstop and his down season, they might listen.
  17. jaysblue
    Berrios has been the Jays second best starter this season. No need to give him an early hook. Schneider's bullpen management has been awful. Like you said, I feel like he wants to use 4-5 relievers per game because he has them available, even if he doesn't need them.
  18. jaysblue
    Yimi Garcia has been one of the best relievers this season for the Jays. He should be used in every close game, despite blowing a lot of leads! It's just bad luck and everything will even out eventually, even if we're already in September!
  19. jaysblue
    Yimi Garcia has been one of the best Blue Jays relievers this season. His numbers have been great despite some bad outings where he has blown a number of leads this season. It's just bad luck.
  20. jaysblue
    Gio started tonight yikes haha.
  21. jaysblue
    Yeah agreed that you shouldn't sell low on him. It's better to hope he has another monster season in 2024 or 2025 (or both) rather than trade him for the sake of trading him. It would have to be for another high upside exciting young player like a Juan Soto or FTJ. Not sure if even something like that exists.
  22. jaysblue
    Only way I could rationalize Alonso is that he should be a lock for 40 HR's and 3-4 WAR. Vladdy still has two years of control left and is younger, which would attract the Mets. Downside for the Jays is that he's going to be an expensive player in his last two arbitration years, even if he doesn't produce solid numbers. If Vlad doesn't show any improvements over his 2023 season, you risk paying him close to $18-20M per season for a below 1 WAR player. Padres could be interesting since I'm sure they want to shake things up this offseason given their disappointing 2023. FTJ or even Juan Soto would be nice targets. Soto has one more year left of control. Would actually prefer Soto over Alonso if I had a choice.
  23. jaysblue
    Corbin Burnes or Brandon Woodruff could be potential targets but they will be FAs after 2024. Would prefer Freddy Peralta given his salary and the club options for 2024-2026, but doubt the Brewers move him. Christian Yelich could be interesting as well but he's going to be 32 and owed a lot of money still through 2028. Nothing really exciting. Would rather keep Vlad and bank on him having a monster season before he becomes a FA.
  24. jaysblue
    Was an ugly win, but will take it. A win is a win. Need to sweep Oakland and great to see Texas getting crushed! Lets go!
  25. jaysblue
    You forgot Yimi Garcia. He's one of the best relievers on the team!
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