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  1. jaysblue
    Cueto or Kluber would be my picks. Shapiro/Atkins can probably lure in Kluber because of their days in Cleveland. Don't think Greinke would come here.
  2. jaysblue
    You only bring in an extra arm for depth purposes, but yeah I don't see there being much of a difference between White and Wacha in 2023. Not sure its worth paying Wacha as a No. 5 when you can target a better arm. Maybe someone like Cueto or Kluber can be an upgrade to the rotation as a No. 5 starter. Better to target one of them IMO.
  3. jaysblue
    Yeah exactly. That's why I don't like condos at all, only if you purchase pre-construction and hold a unit short term. As well, properties get a tax reassessment in Florida correct? So for example lets say that property was assessed $100K five years ago and then you paid $350-400K for it this year, property tax rate increases big time.
  4. jaysblue
    Hendricks would definitely take this bullpen from good to elite. I would definitely be open to moving Jansen for him especially if the White Sox kicked in some extra cash. Like Glory said, his 2024 option becomes guaranteed so it's like having Hendriks on a 2/$29M contract which in today's market is very good. Nothing long term which is nice and gives the Jays one of the best elite BP arms in the games over the next two seasons, when they're trying to contend for a World Series.
  5. jaysblue
    Yeah condo market in Florida is still relatively cheap, depending on where you buy. Anything with an ocean view though is quite expensive haha.
  6. jaysblue
    Yeah Florida market should always remain strong since there are so many buyers from other parts of the States and Canada and elsewhere in the world. Prices haven't cooled down that much since last Spring.
  7. jaysblue
    Yeah prices returned to 2018/2019 levels pre-COVID. I think they will stay the same for another year or so. Seems like everything is going back to normal. More immigration coming in, interest rates should pause I think, and people will start looking to buy again especially in the GTA. Probably will see a bit of a bump in 2024/2025.
  8. jaysblue
    They already have for sure. A lot of properties over $2 million back in February/March took the biggest hit, especially outside of the GTA.
  9. jaysblue
    Depends on how much money you can put down, what you could lock in at and if you could get a deal on a property. For example, a lot of bungalows or back splits in Mississauga/Toronto were selling for $1.8M-2M almost back in February, now you can get them for about $1.3-1.5M. Anything outside of the GTA dropped drastically since February/March. Pretty much prices returned to pre-Covid levels so 2018/2019 prices. I don't see the Bank of Canada raising interest rates any higher but who knows. If you have money in the bank, and could put a good chunk down, it's not a bad time to buy. But yeah its unpredictable.
  10. jaysblue
    Yeah, free agent market now is pretty bone dry. Some solid guys still available like Conforto, Profar, and some pitchers/relievers, but all the elite talent is gone. Maybe Giants look at the trade market to make a big move. Definitely a big PR hit though. Imagine some fans who bought season seats or flex packs based on the Giants spending big money this offseason.
  11. jaysblue
    Crazy turn of events. Mets are crazy.
  12. jaysblue
    If you think Drury was for real in 2022 and could continue close to those numbers, this was a good signing.
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  14. jaysblue
    Shocked no Chapman or Kirk haha.
  15. jaysblue
    Yeah I don't think there is a rush to move one of their catchers unless the right deal comes along. A lot could still happen from now until Opening Day. If a team loses their No. 1 catcher during ST, first team they'll call is likely the Jays.
  16. jaysblue
    Yeah given this years market, if Machado has another season like he did in 2022, he gets a 8/$220M deal eyes closed.
  17. jaysblue
    Tough one, but I think Chapman can get $80-100M for sure.
  18. jaysblue
    Yeah I don't understand why some posters would think Toronto can't offer him full playing time here. Jays aren't signing him to big money just to be a platoon, unless like you said he's hitting .180 after the first three months.
  19. jaysblue
    Jays are in win now mode. If they could sign all 3 of those guys, worth going over IMO. Would prefer Conforto and Rogers. Kluber and Cueto would be a flip of the coin for me haha.
  20. jaysblue
    I don't think it would hurt. You can never have enough pitching. Bringing a vet like Cueto or Kluber as a No. 5 is only going to cost money - likely around $10M. Having Kikuchi and White as your No. 6 and 7 heading into the season is a lot better IMO. You'll feel the ripple effects if an injury happens to a top arm like Gausman or Manoah or Bassitt or if Berrios misses time etc. Always good to have some insurance rather than scrambling over 162 game season. When the Postseason comes around, you really don't care about Cueto or Kluber unless you need them because of an injury. Though the focus should be building the best roster over 162 game season.
  21. jaysblue
    Agreed, from a depth perspective, the Jays have a very deep bullpen with solid arms. Though they do need another elite high K% arm who can act as a bridge to Romano to really solidify the bullpen. They've done a great job building depth with guys like Garcia, Bass, Cimber, Pop, Mayza, though they aren't guys I want pitching in a 1-run game in the 8th inning. Hopefully they could add another arm like Rogers via free agency and hope maybe Pearson/Merryweather can become a special arm down in the pen.
  22. jaysblue
    https://www.mlb.com/news/best-mlb-free-agents-remaining Not many great options left haha. Jurickson Profar could be interesting since he could play all over and is a switch hitter, though doubt the Blue Jays are interested. I think the Jays are best to target a younger OF under control via trade if they could.
  23. jaysblue
    Yeah the first 75-80 mins of the game were boring with Argentina dominating and France looking awful. Thought it was over. Though after getting that penalty kick, France just went to another gear. The last ten minutes and extra time afterwards were awesome. Hate when a match is decided by penalty kicks, but happy Argentina was able to win.
  24. jaysblue
    Yeah I remember at the beginning of the offseason when things were starting off slow, we all were wanting some big headlines haha. Now every major FA signed before Christmas means January likely will be a slow baseball news month. Hoping for at least a couple of blockbuster trades.
  25. jaysblue
    I think Turner's bat will be a nice fit at Fenway, but agreed if he's only going to DH, keeping JD Martinez around on a one-year deal would have been better IMO.
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