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I don't think anyone expected Yan Gomes to hit the way he has this season. It's a great story though. I think the tough part was trading Aviles since the Jays could have really used him filling in all around the diamond with the injuries to Reyes, Lawrie and awful play from Maicer and Boni. Rogers put up solid numbers in relief last season with the Tribe (good K/BB ratio), though he was never going to have a prominent role in this bullpen. He basically just played the role of Charlie V. Overall, Cleveland got more value back in the deal.

It's a weak market anyways for 1B this offseason - off the top of my head guys like LaRoche, and Loney are the top options at those positions. I have no problem with the Jays keeping Lind as a 1B/DH. If the Jays could find a platoon partner with him, a right handed bat with pop and who crushes lefties, that would be the most ideal scenario.

I want the Jays to pursue Gallardo this offseason - his value has gone down and could be a solid bounce back candidate who is still young. Though parting with Bautista to get him would be absurd. Plus, Weeks hasn't been that good in a while and is too injury prone.

Is this the same league as What the Puck? If it's different and this is going to be a keeper league, I'll join even though hockey isn't my speciality.

I hate the new layout. It's so annoying and gives me headaches when looking at players pages. The original format was simple but far better than this new one. Ugh!

I need him back for my fantasy team, or else I'm screwed.

Is it the Bigs Dynasty?

The Blue Jays haha. I sent you a message on Gordon just now lol. I thought you had Banuelos and was getting offered Gordon for him. Forget that message then.

It's a great deal. Though this league we're in (if it's the same one as Gibbers has been promoting is a salary league). The salary cap is at $100 million. I was offered Joe Mauer in this league - the guy wanted just some draft picks. At first, I was like wow that's a great deal, though saw Mauer's salary figures in this league and saw how much he was making until 2018, I said forget it. Would rather use my $ and bid on a group of some solid FA's rather than handcuff myself on an injury prone catcher. Gordan is making $11.66 million in this league and under control until 2016 at that rate. That's pretty decent I'd say, though still have to familiarize myself with salary leagues since this is the first one I've ever been in.

I'm buying a Ryan Goins jersey tonight!

That's a great deal. If Gordon isn't making like 15 + million, I think your good! Are you in the one Gibbers sent invites out for?

I'm sure a couple of years ago on the old board there was a long thread on how John McDonald should be the starting shortstop.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/indians/yan-gomes-goes-from-a-throw-in-to-likely-throwing-himself-into-role-as-indians-top-catcher-1.428041 Cleveland loves Yan Gomes!

Forget about Santana, what about the Brazilian kid that goes by the name of Yan? haha.

I'd welcome McCann in a heartbeat, though he'll likely demand a lot of $ and I'm sure he signs with the Yankees since they need a catcher badly.

There are always great gems in the waiver draft. Even guys like Brandon Beachy, Devin Mesoraco, Chris Archer, Starling Marte, David Freese, Koji Uehera etc have been taken in the waiver draft as well. The past two years though, like you said the talent has been off the charts - Darvish, Cespedes, Ryu, Puig - and it seems like more can be coming.

Well my fantasy season just went down the drain in the FC league with EE done for the season.

I hope that's true with JPA as well this offseason.

I hope your right. I would dance down Yonge Street if this was the case!

I don't think there is going to be that many drastic changes as there was last offseason. The Blue Jays need to solidify themselves behind the plate. JPA should not be a starter. He'll likely still be on the team my guess, though I'd like to see the Jays sign a solid vet like Carlos Ruiz or even bring back Jose Molina. A second baseman is needed, most importantly someone who can field. I doubt Howie Kendrick gets moved to Toronto. Personally, I'd love to see the Jays traded for Marco Scutaro or buy low on someone like Danny Espinosa. Scutaro would be a nice bat at the top of the lineup, and if you bring in a guy like Espinosa there's no problem in him batting 8th or 9th. The Blue Jays likely will go after another starting pitcher. Dickey, Buehrle are here to stay, and so is Morrow. I'm worried Happ is kept as the No. 5 starter but we'll see. Don't see the Jays bringing in an ace, though someone who'll likely provide 200 quality innings. There's not much on free agency, since its going to cost a lot of $ to sign Garza. I'd like to see the Jays make a trade for Gallardo possibly. Other than that, the Jays likely will sign a bunch of guys on minor league deals, as I wouldn't mind Marcum brought in on a minor league deal.

I like Hughes (always have), though I don't want him signing with the Blue Jays and he's a pitchers that doesn't fit this ballpark at all. He'll sign somewhere in the NL. As for Halladay, it would be more of a PR move to pitch as a backend guy. He hasn't been that impressive this season, so I don't see teams lining up to sign him. I wouldn't mind taking a chance on him as a No. 5 starter, though wouldn't get my hopes up. I could see the Jays signing Marcum to a minor league deal. Book it!

He had some decent years in New York, really tanked though this season. I can see an NL team signing Hughes, and he'll thrive in a big ballpark somewhere in the NL. Always has had solid K/BB ratios. He'll be a bargain for an NL team, just watch.

Do you think Infante and Peralta can maintain their 2013 level of production moving forward? I don't think so.

A team will sign Rajai as a starting CF and a top of the lineup bat since he has those 40 + stolen bases next to his name which look sexy. He'll likely get a 2-year-deal somewhere. He's just a platoon player, not an everyday player. I'm sure Anthony Gose could do the same thing next season at a fraction of the cost!

d'Arnaud already has 7 BB's in his short stint. Almost half way there catching JPA's 17 BB's on the year lol.