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  1. jaysblue
    I traded for Burnett in the offseason in the FC dynasty league. Traded Derek Jeter for Burnett + a 2nd rounder. Most managers laughed at my end of the deal, since they thought Burnett was awful. He had a terrific 2012 season in Pittsburgh with excellent K % and was a workhorse. Burnett has been a great pitcher for me this season, one of my better ones and he didn't cost that much as what other starters like Marcum, Peavy, Wilson, Garza, Haren would have costed me.
  2. jaysblue
    I can see the Jays bringing back Marcum as well either on a minor league deal, or cheap one year deal + incentives.
  3. jaysblue
    Burnett could retire, though I'm sure if a NL team offers him a 2 year deal worth $20-$25 million, he'll likely take it.
  4. jaysblue
    The thing is though, the Jays don't really have a bonafied ace at the top of the rotation. Dickey was supposed to be that guy, though he's been pitching more like a barely passable No. 3 or No. 4; JJ has ace potential, though injuries; won't know what you get from Morrow - he can either be dominant or injuries could be a problem, and its tough to peg him in for 25 + starts, 200+ innings, which is what you'd expect from a No. 1-2 starter; Buerhle is a solid No. 4 who provides bulk innings and Happ is just a No. 5 guy.
  5. jaysblue
    I could see Doc brought in as a PR move. Though I'm sure Doc wants to pitch on a contender in the NL - if the Jays were winning this year I'm sure he'd have no problem coming here. Might be tougher to lure him now however. Also, I could see the Jays signing Marcum to a minor league deal or 1 year deal + incentives.
  6. jaysblue
    Edwin
  7. jaysblue
    Possibly well could be, though he's still very young and I haven't been pleased with the way the Rangers have been using him. If he's up in the Majors, he should be playing everyday, plain and simple. He shouldn't be flipped around the diamond as much as he has been.
  8. jaysblue
    Unless the Jays get Profar + for one of those bats, then EE and Bautista are staying put.
  9. jaysblue
    I bet McCann goes to the Yankees since they need a catcher badly.
  10. jaysblue
    Since I've acquired Wily Peralta, he has been lights out for me. Good thing I sold on Berkman then since now he's contemplating retirement.
  11. jaysblue
    jpa?
  12. jaysblue
    Doubt the Jays offer that after the season JJ had and I doubt JJ would take that since he's still young and he's one big season away from landing a huge contract. It would be a good buy low opp, since we know JJ ain't this bad, though it unlikely happen between both parties.
  13. jaysblue
    I can see a team giving Lincecum a 2 or 3 year deal if he finishes the season strong. He was pitching pretty well until that blow up against Cincy. His name alone and pedigree (2 Cy Youngs) should guarantee him a multi-year deal if he finishes with an ERA in the low 4's and a K % of 9.0/IP
  14. jaysblue
    Thing is, a pitcher like Garza likely will demand a 5 + year deal worth $70-$80 million or more. Johnson when healthy is a better pitcher than Garza and getting JJ back on a one-year deal worth $13-$15 million isn't the worst. I'd rather have JJ for one year rather than sign Garza to a massive contract.
  15. jaysblue
    I don't mind having JJ back since we all know he is not this terrible. If he puts up big numbers, the QO could be a bargain and at least solidify the Jays staff in 2014.
  16. jaysblue
    Actually I change my pick. I'll go with Lawrie instead - he's due! Canadian vs. Canadian matchup! Gibbers would be proud!
  17. jaysblue
    I'll go with DeRosa if he's in the starting lineup; if not than EE!
  18. jaysblue
    Catalanotto was great in his time here. He was a platoon player, though he was terrific against RHP. One of my favourite players when I was younger!
  19. jaysblue
    And if he did, would that make the Jays a 90 win team? How do you know he doesn't get into their faces or talks to them one-on-one in the clubhouse?
  20. jaysblue
    How do we know he isn't motivating them enough? Are you in the clubhouse everyday or the dugout?
  21. jaysblue
    They maybe should have had a players meeting earlier perhaps, though at the end of the day not sure it would have made a huge difference. We aren't in that clubhouse, so we can't comment on the type of chemistry and whether or not it has a huge impact on the teams success. When it comes down to it, the responsibility is on the players since most have under performed.
  22. jaysblue
    I don't think Gibbons failing to motivate the team is the reason why the Jays are in last place. There's more to it and that starts with the players.
  23. jaysblue
    I don't think Josh Johnson was a mistake - this was a guy who won an ERA title and should have been a solid No. 2 starter. I don't know what has happened to him this season, it's baffling. Most on here thought he'd have a big year especially with this being a contract year. I don't think JPA would be released for nothing - more likely traded than anything since I'm sure there's a dumb GM out there that loves those HR's!
  24. jaysblue
    Gibbons has managed the bullpen fine - other than yesterday but considering how bad the rotation has been and how overworked the BP has been, I can't fault him for the entire season. As for motivating the players, I don't know the type of impact that would have. Pulling a Tim Johnson won't have an impact and with the group the Jays have and the vets, I don't think Gibbons needs to motivate anyone. He has always been a laid back manager and he has always shown faith in his players by giving them ample opportunities to prove themselves and to get back on track.
  25. jaysblue
    +1 I don't think AA fires Gibbons, because that proves that he was at fault to begin with by bringing him in to manage the team. It's not Gibbon's fault at all - he's supposed to have a good team to work with and really a lot of those players have underachieved greatly this season. If AA gets fired, then I could see a new GM bringing in his own guy to manage.
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