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Better than Kikuchi.
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Is there an Andrew Miller available at this deadline though? I agree a reliever like Miller could make a huge difference in a short Postseason series especially with all the off-days.
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Thor bobblehead for next season!
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Speaking of starting pitching, what about Merrill Kelly from Arizona? He's having a nice season and is under club control until 2024 for $18 million (9M AAV) and a 2025 club option at $5.3M.
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Yeah I don't trust them either and both of them likely will be expensive. I could see Bard once changing roles or coming to a different team not being as dominant as he was. Would prefer Robertson if I had a choice between the two, though not crazy about the both of them. They both could come in and be dumpster fires over the final two months.
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I was only joking, though yeah if the Jays added another starter, Kikuchi likely moves to the bullpen as a long reliever/mop up duty arm or an extra starter when needed.
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I agree, though there is still two months of the season to be played and injuries do happen. Having depth in the bullpen is important as well. A lot of posters now are forgetting the months of April and May when the Jays were losing guys to the IL and had no depth behind him. Everyone on here was complaining they wanted a stronger bench and better arms etc. Funny how things change since the Jays just swept the Red Sox and the entire lineup is healthy now, most posters think everything is perfect and the 25-man roster will be healthy all the way through October. Doesn't work that way. All I said was Jason Grilli is an example of a BP arm who struggled before the Jays acquired him and he turned out to be the most dominant Jays reliever down the stretch. I'm not saying Trevino will be that guy, could be someone else, though I have no problem adding Trevino or someone else with some upside as a 3rd bullpen piece if he's available for cheap.
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The Jays likely won't have a lockdown KC Royals 2015 pen. Trading for one right now as well would be extremely expensive. Even if the Jays added two of Bard, Barlow or Roberston, which is highly unlikely, they wouldn't even come close to having a bullpen like KC in 2015. The Jays need their starters to go at least 6 innings in the Postseason.
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I agree as well, though if the Blue Jays add two elite relievers already, I don't mind them rolling the dice on a guy as that third or fourth bullpen piece. Look in 2016 when the Blue Jays acquired Jason Grilli from Atlanta. His ERA was 5.29 and had a 1,71 WHIP. Once he was traded to Toronto, he was lights out and one of the Jays most dominant relievers (58K's in 42 innings with a 1.12 WHIP). I don't mind the Jays targeting a guy who is struggling currently with previous success and high K rates. Sometimes all they need is a change of scenery.
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Mark Melancon comes to mind as well haha. Though I hope not!
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Target Jose Quintana, Carlos Rodon or Luis Castillo. Adding one of them with Gaus, Manoah, Berrios, and Stripling definitely solidifies the rotation. Gives the Blue Jays enough depth for the rest of the season in case of an injury and a dangerous rotation in a short Postseason series. Acquire at least 2 to 3 bullpen arms with high K rates and/or late inning experience. Some interesting names include: Scott Barlow Daniel Bard David Robertson Mychal Givens Matt Bush Matt Moore Dominic Leone Carl Edwards Jr A lot more RP arms available as well.
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Turn Kikuchi into a reliever.
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Atkins has been active the past two deadlines making several additions, so I think the Jays will definitely bring in 4 to 5 new bodies. I think they go after Quintana, a left handed bat, maybe some depth on the bench and easily 2 relievers.
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General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2022)
jaysblue replied to Grant77's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
I'll trade for Bo in fantasy if you're looking to move him -
General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2022)
jaysblue replied to Grant77's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Everyone on here including myself were too tough on Charlie. -
Was listening to a MLB podcast two weeks ago and they said the exact same thing. No point in having him rehab in AAA especially near the end of his rehab. Even if it meant using him for 3 to 4 innings at the MLB level.
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Yikes, Rays have been hard with injuries this season. No luck at all, and they're still in the Wildcard hunt!
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I've never been a huge fan of Rendon. Seemed like he was made of glass. But you would have thought hitting in a lineup with Trout and Ohtani, he would have greatly benefited.
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General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2022)
jaysblue replied to Grant77's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
He will definitely fall between 4 to 5 WAR this season and consistently moving forward. One of the most underrated players on the squad. -
Luckily they have Devin Williams.
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Mods.
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Aubrey Huff is a true Alpha!
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I might decide to do a complete retool for next season so could move Freeman, Arenado, Marte, or Robbie Ray. Would be looking at guys close to the Majors and who could make an impact at least next season.
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J-Rod had some good odds. Put a couple bucks down on him to win the whole thing. He has a lot to gain if he wins the Derby.
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Sucks the HR Derby isn't on MLB TV. I swear I don't think I'll renew next season.
