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  1. jaysblue
    I wouldn't rule them out but don't see them forking over $500M-600M+ for him. As well, I'm sure Ohtani wants to create his own legacy and have his own spotlight. Ichiro will always be remembered and entrenched in Seattle Mariners history as one of their all-time greats. I'm not sure Ohtani would want to play in the shadow of Ichiro's legacy.
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    If Bautista had a couple of elite seasons before he turned 29, do you think he would be HoF worthy?
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    Yeah wouldn't surprise me if he has 1-2 seasons where he only plays 50 games because of injuries. 500 for sure is reachable. 600 is doable but tough. If he plays every season until he's 40 like you said, stays healthy and hits around 30 HR's which he's capable of doing, then its a possibility. Stanton has been such a huge disappointment though. When he came up with the Marlins, thought he was going to be the next Manny. He wasn't even that old as well when he started to decline.
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    Yeah I still would rank the Dodgers as the favourites given them being on the west coast and always being competitive every season. Yankees would be second favourites IMO. Like you said, if he puts on the Pinstripes, he has a chance to be seen as one of the greatest all time. Especially with that short porch, playing in a big market like New York, and playing in the same uniform as some of the All-time greats. Playing in a Yankee uniform is always prestigious.
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    As a Jays fan I wouldn't want to haha. But he would be a perfect fit in Pinstripes the more I think about it.
  6. jaysblue
    It's crazy how far Vladdy has fallen. He's pretty much become a .270/.330/.450 type of bat. Pretty much Garrett Cooper territory haha. Hopefully he's motivated in his FA year and has a monster season. For the Jays sake!
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    Judge will be a Yankee forever. Even as he gets older, which team is going to want that contract.
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    Baez has to be one of the worst contracts in baseball. Even during his glory days with the Cubs, I was never a fan. His .OBP skills have always been awful.
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    Stanton has turned into a pumpkin. He's a .230/.280/.430 guy now which is awful. Only way the Yankees turn it around is if they offer huge money to Ohtani which is still a possibility. He would check off a lot of boxes - big middle of the order bat and ace pitcher. Having him and Judge in the same lineup and him with Cole paired up as a 1-2 punch would definitely be fun to watch and would make them relevant again as AL East favourites. As a Jays fan wouldn't want to see it though.
  10. jaysblue
    Tell Brownie19 then to stop bickering. He seems like he's the one who can't let it go!
  11. jaysblue
    Yeah Romano might not be as flashy as some of the other relievers or closers out there like Bautista etc. Though he's solid, reliable and has the mental makeup to pitch in the role. Even some guys with A+ stuff can't handle the closers role. Overall, in the bottom of the 9th if it's a 1-2 run game, I feel confident in him getting the job done. He definitely was a really nice find by Atkins and company, so definitely props to them for finding a closer like him!
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    Which year did you win his jersey, in 2004 or 2005?
  13. jaysblue
    I'm not deleting my account after all these years because of a little dweeb like you who easily gets triggered and all pissy when someone criticizes this front office. I've been on this message board since 2004 and I never came across a poster as annoying and insufferable as you. Sure there have been some annoying trolls, but never engaged with them. But even other posters I've had disagreements with, they never were as annoying as you!
  14. jaysblue
    I'm attacking people? You're always looking for any post I make to quote one certain part of it and paint me as someone who 100% hates Atkins and this FO, if I just make one criticism. You really need help because it's like you're out 24/7 scanning this message board looking to defend Atkins and this FO. Like I said, I'm done arguing back and forth with you about Atkins and this front office. You can't even offer any criticism without you getting triggered. This front office has done a tremendous job at fielding a competitive team year in and out (which I've said numerous times), though THUS FAR the team hasn't taken it to the next level. Let's see how 2023 goes if they make the Postseason and in 2024/2025 and then my judgement can change.
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    Yeah agree with everything you just said. They're definitely some better 1/2 combos out there than Gausman and Berrios. Though still the Jays aren't in a bad position at all if they're your first two starters in a Postseason series. It's a good problem to have when you're discussing who should be your No. 2 and 3 starter in the Postseason versus scrambling for one. Kikuchi hasn't really done anything lately where you would move him out of the rotation. In a short series, having a lefty would be good to throw out at your opponents. If Kikuchi isn't used in the rotation, would be interesting to see if he's used as a multi-inning reliever in the pen. Would be nice to see how he does in that role before the Postseason, but sometimes you have no choice to throw guys into the fire right away.
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    Not sure I would say he's an ideal legit #2, though his bounce back this season has been huge for this team. Sometimes he will get hit around a bit and have short outings, otherwise he's been a very reliable arm for the Jays. Should finish with a 3 WAR. Obviously we'll see how he performs in the Postseason against other top arms, which will be the key! I consider him a very high-end No. 3 or low end #2. Otherwise, we both agree he's been a real solid and reliable arm this year.
  17. jaysblue
    Never said anything bad with Romano. He's a great closer and is reliable. Richards has an elite K/9 this season and has been fantastic. I'm not sure he has been used much though in high leverage spots in a close 1-run game like in the 7th or 8th inning. Would be nice if he's given more opportunities given his success this season to see if he could be comfortable in that role. Hicks has big velocity for sure. If he's going right, he could be a huge piece. Also can be erratic as well. Green, if he returns to his old form, can be that missing piece of the puzzle in terms of that elite arm to bridge with Romano. Overall, the Jays bullpen is really solid and has a lot of depth. As long as everyone is used properly, the bullpen will be more than fine, especially if the starters can go 6-7 innings in a close game.
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    I just said, let's hope Green comes back and if he's in the same form as he was with the Yankees, that would definitely change things haha.
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    I don't agree 100% but they do have a lot of solid options down in the bullpen. Romano has been a solid and reliable closer, so can't complain. Mayza is having a great year. Swanson has been solid but he's not that elite lockdown reliever. Hicks can be that guy, but he could also implode as well. Let's hope Green can come back and be that elite arm in the pen.
  20. jaysblue
    I still have it! Thanks so much again! Which game by the way did he wear it? Also have another Josh Towers jersey that he autographed for me!
  21. jaysblue
    Yeah after Gausman, there really isn't a true No. 1A or 2 guy but still Berrios, Bassitt and Kikuchi are solid arms behind him. Manoah was supposed to be that guy but this season for him is a wash. The Jays do have a deep bullpen, but they still lack an elite arm in the pen. Romano as closer is fine, but before him gotta hope Green could be that guy. Hicks can be erratic but also be lights out. Mayza has been solid. Swanson is decent but not that elite pen arm this team was lacking. The rest like Garcia, Cabrera and Richards are guys in the 6th or 7th innings. This lineup is going to have a difficult time against elite pitching in the Postseason. Pretty much the Jays starters and BP have to be near perfect.
  22. jaysblue
    I'm glad I brought this thread back to life.
  23. jaysblue
    Just need the lineup to start hitting. Agree, the rotation with Gausman, Berrios and Bassitt/Kikuchi should matchup well against anyone. Bullpen wise, let's hope Romano comes back at 100% and having Green would be icing on the cake.
  24. jaysblue
    The Jays are stuck in limbo with Vlad. Can't trade him now while his value is at an all time low, and can't sign him to an extension. You gotta hope he figures it out next season or in 2025.
  25. jaysblue
    I would say Vlad is done or compare him to Eric Hinske but Brownie19 would get triggered.
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