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  1. jaysblue
    In terms of the Rockies as a trading partner for Jansen, only guy I would roll the dice on would be Germán Márquez, though he even worries me. Under control for two more seasons at 15M in 2023 and a team option at 16M in 2024. Moving out of Coors could help and he could return to being a 3.5-4 WAR pitcher possibly. If you think he can be a 3.5-4 WAR pitcher or more, he would definitely be a nice add for the rotation. Or he could be Jose Berrios 2.0 next season. Antonio Senzatela and Chad Kulh offer no upside whatsoever. Can easily sign FA starters and hold onto Jansen for another trade.
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    Alvardo posted a 1.7 WAR with a 14.29 K/9 this season. When he was with Tampa, looked like he was one of the top young relievers coming up. He's no slouch. He's elite when he's on. Robertson is a bit wild agreed but high K rate has helped him. Seranthony Dominguez is very good. 27-years-old, 3.09 FIP, 10.76 K/9, 1.0 WAR this season. On a whole different level in the Postseason: 17.36 K/9. Andrew Bellatti had a solid year: 2.87 FIP, 12.92 K/9, 1.0 WAR. Connor Brogdon is also pretty good. Phillies relievers have higher K rates and we've seen that be successful in the Postseason. Jays have the closer advantage in Romano. No debate there. In terms of the rest of the bullpen, Phillies have higher K arms so I give them the advantage over the Jays in that regard. While close, stats even show Phillies BP was better than the Jays in 2022.
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    Speaks volumes about the Cards as an organization.
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    NHL Thread

    jaysblue replied to GD's topic in Other Sports

    Yeah I remember those early 2000 teams with Sundin, Mogilny, Roberts, Tucker, Domi, Corson, Renberg CuJo/Balfour, etc. They were veterans past their primes, but they played tough and almost came close to reaching the Cup in 2002. Gary Roberts was always awesome in the Playoffs!
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    NHL Thread

    jaysblue replied to GD's topic in Other Sports

    Yeah it's such a shame that this team has done exactly nothing with the talent they have. Such a waste when you have superstars like Matthews, Marner, Taveras, and other elite talent around them. This team can't even get by the first round which is extremely disappointing. I don't think this team is capable of going on a deep Playoff run this season. On paper, I don't think the Leafs had this great of a core since the days in the early 90s. Even in the early 2000s, with Sundin, Mogilny, Roberts as a core, despite them being on the older side, they at least went deep into the Playoffs to the 2nd or 3rd round.
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    Castellanos saved the day in the bottom of the 9th. I thought that ball was dropping and Houston would have scored.
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    Do you think Bellinger is possibly non-tendered by the Dodgers?
  8. jaysblue
    Tyler O'Neill is Canadian. Good for marketing.
  9. jaysblue

    NFL Thread

    jaysblue replied to Dylan's topic in Other Sports

    Looks pretty cool. A lot of the new NFL stadiums like in Dallas, LA, New York, Minnesota all look top notch. Shocked they don't have a retractable roof though.
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    NFL Thread

    jaysblue replied to Dylan's topic in Other Sports

    Bet the Packers
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    John Mozeliak did say the Cardinals will look at external options for behind the plate. Willson Contreras is a big FA name. Other options are Christian Vazquez and Omar Narvaez. Blue Jays could definitely be a trading partner.
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    NBA Thread

    jaysblue replied to admin's topic in Other Sports

    Big win against Cleveland last week for the Home Opener. Back-to-back road games in Brooklyn and Miami was always going to be tough. Coming back to win the second game in Miami was huge. Now beating the 76ers in the first game. Hope they could squeeze out a win on Friday as well. So far the Raps have held their own.
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    Kluber posted a 3.0 WAR and 3.57 FIP this past season. The last two years he's been in the AL East and he's been quite good. On a one-year contract with him as your No. 4-5 starter, that's not bad at all.
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    Keith Law used to be one of favorite writers back in the day. He has completely gone so woke its disgusting. Huge beta!
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    For an arm who is going to be 34-years-old next season, no thank you. A lot of other guys who you can sign on one or two year deals and at a better price IMO.
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    Corey Kluber on a one-year deal. Shapiro/Atkins know him from their days in Cleveland.
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    Yeah both Romano and Abreu were very close in terms of value they provided in 2022. Romano has more experience in the later innings and closing, whereas Abreu has mainly been used in the 6th/7th inning this past season. Though Abreu's FIP and K-BBs are elite. Abreu has cheaper arb projections since he hasn't racked up that many saves or holds. Romano and Abreu overall are pretty even like you said in terms of value. Adding Abreu to this bullpen would drastically improve it. Him and Romano in the late innings would be an awesome duo.
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    You should know very well that ERA isn't the only indicator you judge a pitcher on. He had a down year in 2022 yes, though still put up solid numbers across the board. His K numbers and FIP numbers are still very elite. He would have been the Jays second most valuable reliever this season behind Romano. If he puts up similar numbers to his 2021 season which I think is a reasonable expectation, he's a huge upgrade to this bullpen overall.
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    Lmao you keep propping up Conforto who you own in some leagues as well
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    He's been one of the best relievers in baseball since 2018.
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    2018: 2.33 FIP, 9.88 K/9, 1.8 WAR 2019: 2.85 FIP, 11.74 K/9, 2.1 WAR 2021: 2.13 FIP, 13.17 K/9, 1.5 WAR 2022: 3.32 FIP, 11.75 K/9, 1.0 WAR He's been one of the best relievers in baseball since 2018.
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    He did stink before, though he's found new life as a reliever. This season: 1.98 ERA, 2.98 FIP, 10.09 K/9, 1.3 WAR, 5 saves, 14 holds His BB rate is a little high though if he improves in that area, he definitely can be even better. Would love to see the Jays work with him. Definitely would be nice to have him and Mayza as the two lefties down in the pen. Probably won't cost as much as a Rogers, so he's not a bad Plan B option.
  23. jaysblue
    Stripling can't even pitch more than 5 innings per outing because he can't pitch three times through an order. I think the Jays could use that $20M much more efficiently on another arm + other pieces. Strip was awesome this season, though expect some regression in 2023 a bit. He's not worth $20M regardless. There are so many other SPs available via free agency and trade who likely won't cost as much.
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    Yeah would rather pay Carlos Rodon $25M-30M over Stripling at $18-19M. Jays would be foolish to qualify Chicken Strip.
  25. jaysblue
    Don't qualify Stripling. If he accepts, he gets $18-19M which is a bit excessive for a starting pitcher who only lasts 5 innings and can pitch only twice through a lineup. So many other quality starters available during free agency. I'm sure the Jays can nab one or two at a decent price. A lot of other LHB's available who can DH and play an outfield spot as well like Michael Brantley, Andrew Benintendi, Joc Pederson, Brandon Nimmo, Joey Gallo. Conforto can be an option for sure, depending on the price, though a lot of options available. Jays should at least sign one of those guys above. Would love to see Carroll and Jameson.
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