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Nice Farrelly brother metaphor, though I'm sure Dumb and Dumber is better suited for a combination of Flowers and JPA. -
Many posters on here if I recall didn't want to do that at the time.
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I'd rather see the Jays go after Danny Espinosa, especially if the Nats non-tender him. He's proven capable to be a 2-3 WAR player, and he's a year younger than Beckham as well.
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Yeah I just don't see him as a $7 million/per year player.
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The thing is last year, people would have cringed at that number. I don't think Dion is worth that much, especially since he hasn't been all that consistent with the Leafs.
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This is probably the best night of Grant's life.
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The Cards 2009 draft was pretty awesome.
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I'm a huge Lincecum fan (probably more than anyone on this board as I watch almost everyone of his starts), though $17.5 million per season is a lot for a pitcher who has had declining velocity and who last season looked liked he was done. He had a very respectable 2013 season, though I still wouldn't pay him that much per season. The one good thing about the deal is that it's only two years, so Lincecum should still be productive. I'm guessing Lincecum is worth more to the Giants than he is to another team since he's been there since 2007, won 2 Cy Youngs, apart of 2 World Series teams, and is a fan favourite. As for his walk rate, he did keep it in check in 2013, though previously his BB rates in 2011 and 2012 were worrisome. Even his 76 BB's in 2013 aren't that low. He's still generating strikeouts and swinging strikes despite diminished fastball velocity which is the plus. He's learning to pitch with a 90 mph fastball, though I still wouldn't pay him $17.5 million.
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Kendrick likely would cost the Jays Stroman or Sanchez, agreed.
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I'd prefer Conger to be honest since he's younger and cheaper. I can see AA trading for one of those guys instead of attempting to sign a Ruiz or Salty. He hates free agency lol.
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Yeah but what better reasonable options are out there instead? Cano is not coming here, I doubt the Jays go after Infante, and trading for Phillips wouldn't be that ideal. Ackely and Beckham fall under the same category as Espinosa, and to be honest I'd probably prefer Espinosa to those two anyways (it would be a close call between him and Ackely though). If the Jays could get 2-3 WAR out of Espinosa next season, I'll definitely take that.
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Espinosa would be better defensively.
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I agree, I think he's a great buy low option and I'm sure the Nats want to move him. I'd have no problem at all with Espinosa at 2B. Even with his bat, he'll likely bat 8th or 9th in the lineup anyways. Keep Goins as insurance in Buffalo.
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I'd definitely take a chance on Espinosa. Has some pop and speed and is still young. He strikes out a lot though.
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If he rejected that offer, he's a complete fool. I don't care what position you play, if you're offered $300 million you'd be crazy not to take it, especially as a pitcher.
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McCann - a bad gamble ESPN insider part one
jaysblue replied to leaffie's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
The Yankees need a catcher badly, so I'm sure they will go hard after McCann. Either the Yankees or Dodgers. -
Jays maintain interest in Brett Anderson
jaysblue replied to ace3113's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Yeah forgot about that, plus the Jays have Maicer occupying a roster spot. Having Goins in Triple A as insurance wouldn't be the worst thing. A tandem of Johnson and Maicer at second wouldn't be that bad. As much as I dislike Maicer, he shouldn't be this bad again in 2014. -
Jays maintain interest in Brett Anderson
jaysblue replied to ace3113's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
It will be interesting to see because AA has never been one to sign big name free agents. Even last offseason, everything was through trade. I think his biggest FA signing was Maicer at 3 years lol. -
Jays maintain interest in Brett Anderson
jaysblue replied to ace3113's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
I wouldn't mind having Kelly Johnson back and sharing 2B duties with Goins. For $2-3 million, he can definitely be a nice add. -
Ah darn Chris. Next time buy two tickets and I'll drive! I've got to watch Postseason baseball live sometime!
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I'm not a big fan of Phillips, though I can see AA targeting him this offseason, especially since he probably was familiar with Phillips during his Expo days. The thing that scares me as every other poster is the idea of AA giving up a prospect like Sanchez, or Stroman to land Phillips.
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Jays maintain interest in Brett Anderson
jaysblue replied to ace3113's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
I don't mind Brett Anderson as the No. 5 starter since we all know his upside when healthy. Though I hope he's not the only arm brought in to solve the rotation problems. The Jays more than anything need a durable No. 2 starter who can give them 200 quality innings. -
I never liked Alex White. There is still hope with Pomeranz, though doubt he becomes anything significant (nothing more than a No. 4 or 5). Cleveland really only got one good season out of Ubaldo, though at the end of the day they still won the trade. This was a guy that two years ago everyone wrote off since he was a disaster. As much as I like Ubaldo, I'd be wary of giving him a 4-5 year deal this offseason. His high BB totals scare me.
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I'm willing to move Alfonso Soriano if anyone is interested. Likely the cheapest 30 HR bat on the trade market this offseason.
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I don't believe much in Navarro. Ruiz would be my first choice, and Salty would be my second choice. I don't expect Salty to hit like he did this season, though I think at the Rogers Centre he could put up solid HR totals. Obviously McCann is the best of the bunch, though realistically he's not coming here unfortunately
