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  1. jaysblue
    Pearson to the BP!
  2. jaysblue
    Really don't need him in the rotation at all right now. Gausman, Berrios, Manoah, Stripling, Kikuchi and once Ryu gets back is more than fine. I think Pearson can be a nice weapon in the pen.
  3. jaysblue
    I like the idea of using Pearson in the pen. 2009 Phil Hughes type upside.
  4. jaysblue
    You would think the Jays could have picked up a better 4th or 5th outfielder off free agency or via trade this offseason.
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    Tampa will win Game 4
  6. jaysblue
    Haha yeah agreed, he's an AJ Burnett which ain't bad and I'll take that moving forward. Jays have a great staff even if they don't have a legitimate No. 1 elite arm, but Gausman might be that guy!
  7. jaysblue
    Yeah that's the hope. Given his age, he still can. Burnett posted a 4.07 ERA in 2008 with a 3.45 FIP and 5.0 WAR. Berrios even with an ERA closer to 4 can still provide that same type of value.
  8. jaysblue
    Reed Johnson posted a 4.4 WAR and Cat posted a 2.6 WAR in 2006, damn! Combined for 7 WAR haha. I know sometimes they both played at the same time as well depending, but for the most part they platooned in LF. Gibby did a fantastic job utilizing them both and I can't think of a better platoon the Jays had in recent memory.
  9. jaysblue
    Yeah Berrios isn't in the same class like a Verlander, Kershaw, Scherzer, de Grom, Doc, etc., though he's still a solid proven front of the rotation arm. Like I said, reminds me of AJ Burnett. He was inconsistent sometimes as well, but when he was on, he was lights out. I'm happy with Berrios giving the Jays 200 + innings every season, an ERA and FIP between 3.50-4.00 with 190-200K's. The one advantage he has is that he's still only 27, so definitely still some room to raise the bar a bit. But even if he doesn't and keeps things the status quo, he's still a quality arm for the front of this Jays rotation.
  10. jaysblue
    If Berrios can replicate seasons like Burnett's 2008 over the next couple of years, I'll take that in a heartbeat. Good chance he does if he's healthy.
  11. jaysblue
    Berrios has had an awful start, but it's only been 6 starts and he's a proven top MLB starter. I'm not too worried and sure he'll turn it around this season. He's not an ace like a DeGrom etc. Berrios reminds me of an AJ Burnett.
  12. jaysblue
    I miss the platoon of Frank Catalanotto and Reed Johnson. They both together were utilized so well, especially in 2006.
  13. jaysblue
    Difference between AA in Toronto and Atlanta. If AA left the Braves tomorrow, they're well positioned to be a top team for a sustained period. He's done a really good job in Atlanta and really happy for him! After AA left Toronto, they only had the 2016 season and then after the rebuild took place. Kind of interesting to look at the different approaches AA took with these two ball clubs. Toronto in 2015 in my opinion was a top World Series contender, just the Royals got in the way.
  14. jaysblue
    Marlins in the NL East could be an interesting team as well. They have a nice young core of SP's and Jazz Chisholm looks like an exciting player. If only the organization had a better front office.
  15. jaysblue
    Long term, Braves are still the best team and set up the best in that division for the next 5 or so years. Mets will give them a run for their money this season for sure and will always spend big bucks to attract top FA's. Wish DeGrom was healthy for them.
  16. jaysblue
    Phillies are a poorly ran organization, even when they won the World Series in 2008. No way they contend with the Mets or Braves in that division. They have some solid pieces but can't put together a solid full roster.
  17. jaysblue
    A lot of PPD games tonight, damn.
  18. jaysblue
    Smart move on his part.
  19. jaysblue
    The Reds were only real contenders in 2010 and 2012/2013. Otherwise the organization has been horrible. Shocked he never demanded a trade. He would have been a beautiful fit on the Jays during the 2015 and 2016 season! But yeah I don't think he has ever had any desire to play for another organization outside of the Reds. Even if it meant being traded to a team like the Blue Jays, his home town team, and possible World Series contender.
  20. jaysblue
    As long as Chap provides elite level D and a 4+ WAR, I don't care if he only hits .220-.230 with 25-30 HR's. I think he definitely is capable of more if he gets on a roll and finds a comfort level. If he hit 36 HRs in Oakland, 40 is possible here at the Rogers Centre. Overall, all offensive numbers are down all across baseball so doubt it will be this season.
  21. jaysblue
    If the Reds paid for most of his salary and wasn't a high asset cost for the Jays to acquire, Votto would have been a nice bat to have at DH. Hitting at this ballpark and in this lineup, maybe he doesn't get off to such a horrid start. He loves Cincy though and probably wants to finish off his career there. I don't think he ever expressed a desire or want to play for his home team, even during his prime years.
  22. jaysblue
    How did Joey Votto put up a 3.7 WAR last season?
  23. jaysblue
    I need bats haha
  24. jaysblue
    He's also 39 now. You expect some regression. I still think he'll be able to hold his own for this season and maybe next, especially in the early going with offensive numbers being way down.
  25. jaysblue
    Asdrubal Cabrera type of player would be nice!
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