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Vin Scully was a legend. Would stay up late to watch west coast games just to hear his voice. Very sad to hear this news. RIP.
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He can get J&J which is just one shot, but yeah waiting the whole 14 days thing is stupid. Blue Jays are home next on August 12th anyways, so Merrifield will be able to join the team on their road trip!
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Mitch White is probably better than Kikuchi haha.
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Yeah definitely a buy low and you have to hope maybe Merrifield in a Jays lineup and hitting at Rogers Centre, he can return close to his glory days. Last season he was still solid, posting a WAR above 3.
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I think in a perfect world, we all would have loved an impact starter like Carlos Rodon, or Alex Cobb or Luis Castillo, though it wasn't the most important if the price tag was too much. I'm happy the Jays added a No. 4/5 starter in White who actually can be quite decent and isn't a two month rental. To me, there is no difference in White and Syndergaard. Thor was a previous ace and former Jays farmhand, so he would have came with more fanfare. Otherwise, White is the more valuable asset. As for the bullpen, I like Bass and Pop, though agree another arm with high K% would have been nice. Merrifield can play 2B/CF and is a game changer on the base paths which I think will be a huge plus in the Postseason. Obviously would have preferred someone like Ian Happ or Joc Pederson, though Merrifield will suffice. Wish the Jays could have dealt another arm instead of Castillo, since he makes for a good swingman or 7th starter lets say if an injury happens or Kikuchi self destructs.
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Regardless, Merrifield is a nice bat and player to have especially in the Postseason. Don't think he was a huge priority though at least he gives the Jays a 2B/CF and someone with speed who could hit atop of the lineup when Springer isn't playing. I definitely think he's better than a 90 wRC+ he's posted thus far. Outside of his 2020 and rookie season, he always has posted a WAR above 3 so he's been a proven bat. He's not the same guy he was in 2018/2019, though he can still be a solid contributor IMO. Plus his speed can be a huge asset in the Postseason. I would rather start and give ABs to Merrifield instead of Tapia or Zimmer.
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Who knows, maybe Merrifield goes all Matt Carpenter for the Jays!
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He needs to get on first first before he gets to third haha.
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Agreed. Tough letting go of Castillo in this deal. He definitely is an arm who could help the Jays and make 3 to 4 starts in the rotation if somebody went on the IL.
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The Blue Jays acquire Mitchell White
jaysblue replied to TwistedLogic's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
I was watching one of the Dodgers games last week and was watching White pitch. He didn't look too bad and I did like his stuff. Definitely think he'll make a solid No. 4 or 5 starter and has team control which is a nice thing. Again, he's nothing flashy but in 15 games, 10 starts, has pitched 56 innings with a 3.70 ERA and 4.23 xFIP with a 0.7 WAR. Syndergaard on the other hand in 15 starts has a 3.83 ERA, 4.27 xFIP and a 1.2 WAR. So given contract, stats and even team control, White is a much valuable asset IMO. At least if a Jays starter goes down on the IL, White could hold his own in the rotation and give you a chance every 5th day. -
Wouldn't have got to the Postseason for the first time since 1993 if it weren't for David Price. And are the Blue Jays really missing anyone from the Price deal? Only Boyd turned out to be something decent.
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Mets getting Givens from the Cubs.
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I like Mitch White. Nice depth guy who could make a couple of starts if someone goes down.
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Yup. I like the Bass and Pop trade, though think the Jays could have done more. Like I said before, would suck if the Jays missed the Postseason again by one game because they lost Gausman, Manoah or Berrios for 2 or 3 starts, or because of another blown lead or because one of their big bats miss two-three weeks which requires Tapia/Zimmer or Collins getting regular ABs.
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I like what the Twins have done. Adding Mahle, Jorge Lopez, Sandy Leon and now Fulmer. Nothing flashy by any means, but definitely solid additions to fill out the rotation and bullpen. And the funny thing is, the Twins don't even have the core Toronto has in place and are more banged up, yet these are the type of moves a team with Postseason aspirations should be making.
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Not really crazy about Lopez.
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Yeah Rodon would definitely be a game changer as a frontline starter in the Postseason. The opt-out and his injury track record do scare me as well, though if it lessens his cost, he's a guy to go in on. We'll see if the Giants trade Rodon, Cobb or Joc Pederson. I think they need to trade Rodon. Get a nice package of prospects for him, then sign him back in the offseason haha.
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Stripling and Castillo are nice swingmen to have on a roster as SP insurance. Look at teams like the Dodgers who built up solid SP depth. The Jays won't at least sink if they need to call upon Stripling or Castillo for 2 or 3 starts if someone misses time. Even look at the Mariners who got both Castillo and traded for Matt Boyd.
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I've been saying this all day! Lack of SP options if there is an injury would definitely tank the Jays chances. Doesn't hurt going after another arm if it's a reasonable cost. I would though pay a high price (not a ridiculous deal obviously) for Carlos Rodon or Alex Cobb if they can be available.
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If he plays everyday, will definitely help my LOD team.
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Literally haha.
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It's okay, I believe Michael Marino!
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Shocked the Cubs haven't traded Contreras yet.
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Bring Thor home!
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Jose Suarez or someone else.
