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  1. jaysblue
    Wonder if Paul DeJong is kept around in 2024 as a 2B or 3B option. Considering the weak market for 3B, might be a possibility.
  2. jaysblue
    Yeah I don't think the Jays vastly improved at the deadline but they did add pieces to at least cover the bases and areas that they needed help in. Hicks gives them a potential late inning weapon out of the bullpen with high K upside. DeJong gives them a stopgap until Bo returns and an extra infielder/RHB with some pop. Wonder if DeJong hits well enough with the Jays, he becomes their 2B or 3B option for next season. Cabrera gives them another lefty with great stuff. The lineup could have used another big power bat but was going to be tough. The Jays are going to have to improve significantly from within. Vladdy has to be a monster power bat, Springer needs to hit better, Kirk needs to hit better and for more power, Chapman needs a hot final two months, Varsho needs to stop hitting like crap, and gotta hope one of their SPs like Bassitt, Ryu or Manoah can be a solid No. 3 guy in a Wildcard matchup. A lot of their core pieces have underperformed and you gotta hope they figure things out.
  3. jaysblue
    And Chris Sale
  4. jaysblue
    Renovations are bringing Rogers money, that's the most important.
  5. jaysblue
    Glad Travis Snider shared that input. In 2009, I went to see the Jays play Boston at Fenway at the end of August. I was staying at the Jays hotel so saw a lot of players in the lobby and bar at all times during the day and night. Snider definitely was more of a partier, leaving the hotel late at night. Even saw him coming back with two blondes haha good for him at that age. But yeah he seems like a cool guy. Sucks he couldn't live up to those lofty expectations. I was watching Jose Bautista playing table checkers in the lobby one night with some random guy haha. And this guy went on to have a monster 2010 crazy! Some classy Jays players at the time who stopped to say hello or sign an autograph: Jason Frasor, Marco Scutaro, Aaron Hill (met him and his dad), John McDonald, Bautista, Rzep. Snider also came up to the fans at Fenway as well, so he was a class act. Jamie Campbell was super friendly and such a nice guy as well. Halladay, as much as I loved him, saw him in line at the hotel Starbucks completely ignoring a little kid.
  6. jaysblue
    Yeah that's the difference. Bassitt is getting over 60 million over 3 years while Gibson only signed for 1 year at 10 million. Jays payroll is going to be tight in 2024 and 2025. Heck when I suggested the team trade for Nolan Arenado, all I was hearing was that the Jays don't have the money or cap space available. That $40M in 2024 and 2025 on Bassitt could have been used much wiser. Again, Bassitt has been decent this season. He's not trash or garbage. Just a huge overpay IMO for a 35-year-old starter. I'm more worried about him in Year 2 and 3. Atkins has made fantastic FA signings though some have been head scratchers. Like Bassitt, Roark, Morales, and the Grichuk extension.
  7. jaysblue
    DeJong would be a nice stopgap until Bo returns. Could mash lefties and could go on hot streaks. Lets hope Bo isn't out for too long.
  8. jaysblue
    Rogers does. I don't understand why. Blair is like a casual and just awful.
  9. jaysblue
    Kyle Gibson 2.4 WAR this season Chris Bassitt 1.4 WAR this season Jays still owe Bassitt over $40M for the next two seasons; Gibson is a FA Bassitt has been decent this season, nothing spectacular. At best he's an alright No. 3 but he's mostly a No. 4 starter. I do think the Jays did overpay given his age but at least he's been decent. More worried about Year 2 and 3 with him. Would rather have that $40M freed up but oh well.
  10. jaysblue
    You jinxed it by calling a first place team the Shitbirds!
  11. jaysblue
    Definitely would welcome back Tea in a heartbeat. I think he would be great for the clubhouse since everyone loved him and he's used to hitting at the Rogers Centre. He gives the Jays a big RHB with power and who could go on a hot streak for the final two months.
  12. jaysblue
    Kyle Gibson has produced a 2.4 WAR thus far this season. He actually was a nice pickup for them, despite you and others crapping on the Orioles. Gibson has been a win better than Bassitt, and the Orioles don't have to worry about paying Bassitt $40M+ still over the next two seasons.
  13. jaysblue
    Yeah that's how it is on here. Jays could still catch the Rays and Orioles but other teams can't catch the Jays lol.
  14. jaysblue
    Hopefully the Yankees don't get Arenado! Hoping he goes to the Dodgers if anywhere
  15. jaysblue
    Are those two going to amount to anything anyways? If the Jays don't make trades like this, they'll never improve and go deep into the Postseason. Hicks was a great add given the bullpen situation especially with Romano out!
  16. jaysblue
    That was AA's first big move and it had to come right after he took over the GM seat, which is no easy task. Travis d'Arnaud turned to be decent but yeah he was traded. Gose was traded for Devon Travis I believe but sucks injuries ended his career. Yeah no stud or anything. Atkins didn't have to trade a franchise player for prospects when he took on the job. He actually was reluctant to as they botched the timing for JD and got nothing after. Atkins has never had to made a trade where he trades a superstar for prospects.
  17. jaysblue
    Posted in Blue Jays Discussion Thread haha.
  18. jaysblue
    Boom
  19. jaysblue
    Boom!
  20. jaysblue
    Lmao making me do all the work now FFS! I think it was like only $20 but yeah you said you bet the Mariners would finish ahead of the Rangers still and we bet. I guess it would be in the Around Baseball thread. I'll try to find it.
  21. jaysblue
    Should I drop him in the LOD?
  22. jaysblue
    Rangers looking like they will finish ahead of Seattle. Can't wait to cash in on that bet with Stangstag. I should have got better odds after deGrom went on the IL haha
  23. jaysblue
    Lmao he's been the Cards closer for over a month now. He's pitched in high leverage situations.
  24. jaysblue
    Great add with Hicks! Props to Atkins for adding a high K arm who can close games and pitch multiple innings if need be. Love the move!
  25. jaysblue
    Yeah I approve this move by Atkins. Hicks can be a lockdown BP arm and can pitch multiple innings if needed. Nice insurance since Romano is on the IL and could move back to an 8th inning role when Romano gets back. Also, once Green comes back, this back end of the bullpen can look good. Glad Atkins went after a solid arm. Go after Hader now as well haha
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