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If he could go back to hitting 35-40 HR's/100 RBI with a .900 OPS with a 130-150 wRC+, he could easily get $20-22M AAV on a one or two year deal, even at age 37. If I were Bautista's agent, there is no point in holding out for a 3 year deal worth $65-70 million right now since that doesn't exist and I wouldn't even advise him to take a 3/45 deal right now. I'd encourage him to sign a 1 year deal worth $15-17 million to rebuild his value, and if he returns to some part of his previous form, then he could get $20-22M AAV possibly on a two-year deal (worse case on a one-year deal + incentives or/and club option) and then continue to go year-to-year at around that same AAV if he still is a productive bat. Similar to what Boston has done with Ortiz. So lets say if he plays for the next 5 years as a 1B/DH and hits like he has, he likely will eclipse $100 million in salary over those next 5 years. All he has to do is produce like Ortiz did into his late 30's and its definitely possible he ends up getting close to the $125 million he was asking for, only just on a year-to-year basis.

His ego might get in the way of him signing a 1/15 deal with the Blue Jays. I could definitely see that happening. Bautista would rather sign a 1/15 contract with another team over Toronto if it comes down to that. Only other team I think that would make sense is Texas. They signed Ian Desmond later last offseason to a 1 year deal. I could see

I think you can get away with playing him maybe 50-60 games in a corner outfield spot if need be without exposing him too much. If the Jays get someone like Fowler, then Bautista really only see's playing time in LF on occasion (if Jays can't find a solid option to platoon with Upton) or RF when one of the regulars have a day off. Don't know why he wouldn't just want to stick as a DH and play occasionally in the field moving forward. Better for him to stay healthy and aging DH's who were able to still rake into their late 30's like Ortiz, Beltran etc. have been able to land lucrative short term contracts.

Wouldn't shock me if Jose ends up taking a 1 year deal worth $15-16 million from the Blue Jays in late January, especially if EE signs elsewhere and if the team hasn't brought in another solid corner outfielder/DH bat.

Yeah I would think he'd be able to easily get 3/45 from someone as a 1B/DH if Morales got 3/33. Like you said, he's probably looking at $20M per season on a 3-4 year deal.

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Yup, he'll be the 2017 version of Mark Trumbo for them.

That was a great Grey Cup game!

Bud Norris looks like Adam Devine so I approve.

Could move one of Dexter Fowler, Randal Grichuk, or Starling Marte.

Yeah its a good buy low on Ramos from BTS. If I had the roster space and a need behind the plate, I easily would have parted with the 2nd round pick as well.

Ok take out the Ferrari, make it only one custom made suit, make it one escort for every week, and the Blue Jays season tickets in the 500 level. Not as outrageous anymore.

My ideal Christmas shopping list: Buy a 70 inch 4K flat screen TV Buy a new Ferrari Buy 10 new custom made suits Hire the most expensive escorts for every night in December Buy & drink Hennessy XO Cognac every night Purchase Blue Jays season tickets right behind home plate

Martin was a big reason as to why the Blue Jays made the postseason the past two years.

Martin likely would get a 3 year deal worth $40-45 million as a FA if he were on the market. Plus with salaries going up every year, 3/60 is probably very fair for Martin over the next 3 years as long as he stays healthy.

If the Jays could sign Pearce for 2/12 or 2/15, I'd be really happy.

I needed a catcher pretty badly especially with Norris & Salty as my only two options currently on the roster. I added some pitching at the deadline with Nola & Gray so I had the SP depth to make this swap.

To Dinger: Porcello To me: Grandal

I don't follow the MLS, though gotta hand it to the TFC for battling back with 2 goals. All they need to do is win 1-0 or 2-1 at home next game and they could make it through.

Caught some of Tim & Sid tonight and Sid went off on a good rant. He made some good points and even said if that was Curry, LeBron, Durant or Wade who made that shot at the end of the game, it likely wouldn't have ended like that. http://www.sportsnet.ca/videos/leagues/nba-video/

I would easily roll the dice on him again, though I doubt the Jays even consider bringing him back. He'll be a good sign wherever he goes.

Feliz likely could get a 3/18 or 3/21 deal based on his age, upside and the market.

Yeah I wish they got salaries right when signing FA's during the offseason to make it more realistic. Hopefully its something they fix in next years version. You could sign a guy for next to nothing if they have a player rating under 85.

Played some MLB the Show today and completed the first offseason in Franchise mode and simulated the two months so far of 2017. Just for fun. Some key moves that I made during the offseason: - Signed Charlie Morton to a 2 year deal. - Signed Mike Napoli to a 1 year deal. - Apparently Tex didn't retire in the game yet, so signed him to a cheap 1 year deal. - QO on EE and Bautista. Bautista did accept the QO so I'm stuck with him. EE signed a 4 year deal with the Cubs lol. - Traded JA Happ, Melvin Upton Jr and a decent prospect to the Angels for Kole Calhoun. - Signed Justin Turner to a 2 year deal. - Signed Jarrod Dyson to a 1 year deal. - traded for Boone Logan (Rockies resigned him). - signed Francisco Rodriguez to a cheap 1 year deal before ST. Here is what my roster looks like: 2B Devon Travis 3B Josh Donaldson DH Jose Bautista SS Troy Tulowitzki RF Kole Calhoun 1B Mark Teixeira/Mike Napoli platoon C Russell Martin CF Kevin Pillar LF Jarrod Dyson/Justin Turner BN Justin Turner (playing him everyday all over) BN Mike Napoli (starts at 1B against LHP) BN Jon Jay (Pompey got injured so he's my new 4th OF now) BN Carlos Ruiz Rotation: SP Aaron Sanchez SP Marcus Stroman SP Francisco Liriano SP Marco Estrada SP Charlie Morton Bullpen (Grilli retired, have Biagini in AAA since he's not rated that high): RHP Matt Shoemaker (picked him up in Rule 5 lol) RHP Juan Nicasio RHP Francisco Rodriguez LHP Aaron Loup LHP Boone Logan RHP Daniel Hudson CL Roberto Osuna