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I like a Darvish trade too. This is likely just my over active imagination, but I keep thinking we will trade Jansen in a package for Darvish and sign JTR. You might say the cubs don't need Jansen with Contreras, but Contreras only has 2 years vs 4 with Jansen and if you're trading Darvish you're probably taking a step back for 2 years. Contreras would garner a pretty good return at the trade deadline this year.
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They were talking about Kim on MLB radio this morning. It's typical in these situation for the player to fly in get medical done by MLB approved doctors with the information being shared with relevant teams prior to the finalizing of a deal. The fact that he isn't flying to Toronto doesn't diminish the chances of Toronto signing him IMO. The reality is the dollars are probably similar amongst the teams. He will go to the team he wants. The only issue with the Jays could be their unwillingness to guarantee he won't be sent to the minors.
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So you were the first person to report this trade. Who the hell are you..lol
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I feel like the Jays could have beat this pretty easy, but the Rays probably wouldn't trade to the Jays without a much bigger ask. Hopefully this lowers the ask for Darvish. Maybe we can land him.
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so is it going to take until the 31st to announce the Kim signing or will the Jays wrap it up tomorrow?
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I understand what you're saying. In an ideal world Vlad would have a position and maybe a skinnier Vlad can hold a position better next year. Still fat Vlad....I mean Agustus Gloop Vlad put up a wRC+ of 115 at the age of 21 last year. A fitter Vlad can develop into a 40% better than league average hitter and if he can't hold down a position and he's simply a primary DH that takes the field from time to time, that would be OK for me.
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Next year DJ will be playing in his age 32 season. He will be playing his age 36 season the final year of a 5 year deal. You're not wrong though. He's an old 32! The mid year cutoff for age is something to consider. If he was born a few weeks earlier he would be considered as playing his age 33 season this year.
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Tellez is a solid 1st baseman. His defensive metrics have him as a pretty close to average first baseman defensively. I would have no worries if he takes the field most days. Rowdy came to camp fitter last year too, so some of that belief is that he continues that trend. If he reverts and puts on weight that would complicate the issue.
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Just to play devil's advocate. 5 and 100 probably gets you DJL. DJ's hit tool is his primary attribute. He will be 36 in the final year of that deal, which could be front loaded. He was on pace for 7+ win season last year. Francisco Lindor plays next year at 27 and then probably wants 10 and 300. His will be 38 in the last year of that deal. He primarily derives his value from defense. He's 18% above average with the bat, but not elite. How is the defense going to play from ages 32 to 38? We will likely have to give up Gurriel to get Lindor. Gurriel is still getting better and is 3 win player with upside being paid 5 mil and we would also lose a prospect as well. I think I'd rather have DJ and Gurriel, the prospect plus additional payroll flexibility over Lindor.
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https://jaysjournal.com/2020/12/21/blue-jays-skipper-gives-vote-of-confidence-to-vladimir-guerrero-jr/ It certainly could just be lip service, but I think Vlad will play some 3rd this year, but I expect him to get a lot of time at DH as well.
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I said i was drinking...f*** off...yes I made the same mistake twice. Drinking, kids and posting is a delicate balance.
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What are you nerds talking about. Bauer on an AAV is 30 to 35 depending on length of term. MLB traderumors predicted kluber at 1 and 12, Paxton at one and 10 and Walker at an 8 mil AAV . OK...I've been drinking....I meant to say Kluber not Bauer again......You can all f*** off. I realize I'm a dummy.
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I'm just saying Bauer is going to cost 35 mil. Those 3 combined would cost 35 mil. I can't see them making the playoffs with just Bauer. The risk in those other 3 could result in a similar playoff miss, but the upside could put them in the playoffs and you have one year contract and can regroup next year when the starting free agency market is really strong and you are one year closer to losing a bunch of dead weight money. The Angels have a lot of warts. They gave up the 3rd most runs last year, and were 8th worst in the league in 2019.
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The Angels signing of Bauer would push into the luxury tax and they would still have a shoddy rotation and crap bullpen despite the nice pick up of Iglesias. I think the Angels would be better served signing Walker, Paxton and Bauer which would cost them the same amount as Bauer.
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The best curveball in baseball. If he's sitting 92 with his fastball I would sign him up on the spot!
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When you look at the Vlad highlights in the DWL you can still say he could lose a few pounds, but when you watch his 2020 highlights it's clear he's gone through a transformation with his body. He's a better version of himself and he can continue to get better. The kid is having fun and getting some swagger back. Glad to see him having fun and working on his craft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV2Bncv83c4
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It's crazy to think that one impactful player has signed in the entire league and Morton wouldn't have been a free agent if the Rays had any money! Feels like the pitching market has stalled and teams want to take a look at Kluber and Paxton before making decisions. This shouldn't effect Bauer's market, but he's having too much fun on twitter to sign anytime soon. Springer is the guy that really seems like he could sign sooner rather than later. Thank goodness Kim has a deadline. If they had posted him on the 26th, which was the original plan, at least we would have something to discuss over Xmas holidays.
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I call ********. You've seen a handful of youtube clips and you've come to this conclusion. He's not a defensive wizard in the infield. I think he's probably an average defender in the infield. He doesn't have fantastic arm strength or anything. There's a 95% chance he would be passable in the outfield. 95% chance he's above average? Give me a break. Teoscar hernandez is the fastest guy on the Jays. He comes with a plus arm. Davis had elite speed and was a below average defender. Mike Trout has a seemingly amazing athleticism, but he's at best a tick above league average defensively, but pretty much the average defender in centre. His outfield jump is not that great at all. I believe whole heartedly the Jays should sign Kim. Plan A should be for him to play in the infield. Getting Kim isn't going to stop me from signing Springer to play centre.
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Nope...I'm sure Kim's transition to centre field will go just as smoothly as Vlad's transition to first. Easy peasy.
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General 2020 Blue Jays Discussion Thread
saskjayfan replied to Bobthe4th's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Razzball is just a pure fantasy baseball website. I don't even play fantasy, but I read Razz because it's entertaining. His numbers are wrong. Tellez' O-swing at the beginning of the year was 42%. The last few weeks it plummeted as Rowdy started laying off pitches. His O-swing the last few weeks was sub 30%. His final number on fangraphs says 37.3%. He was stalking pitchers those last few weeks before his injury. If Rowdy comes to camp in the same shape he showed up to summer camp he's going to put an OPS north of .900. -
I'm not being close minded. I'm being pragmatic. It's crossed my mind that he could play the outfield. No contending team in their right mind is going to sign him to be their primary centre fielder day 1. It's one thing if he evolves into that and I never suggested he couldn't. He could end up being terrible though.
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Martin is 22. College players have more maturity. He did play at the alternate site. I think there's a very good chance he could get a call up July. We might not have a need for him and it might not happen, but if he's as good as projected and crushing it in A and AA there's no reason to hold him back.
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Kim has never played in the outfield. It's one thing in the back of your mind that he has a skill set that might make him a decent fielder. It's quite another pencil a kid who's never played the position in as your primary option at CF. This will never happen though. Jim just has a creative mind. I mean Teoscar has elite speed and a great arm. You'd think he'd be a wonderful outfielder. The reality is he's had to work really hard and improve to be close to league average corner outfielder.
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The Jays were 3rd in runs scored in the AL last year. Sure some guys may have over performed, but we also had Bo, Teo, Rowdy miss time due to injury and Vlad is a guy you can probably count on being better next year than last. Reese mcguire also played 19 of the 60 games. You would think a steady dose of Kirk as your back up would help! Sign Bauer, trade for snell or trade for Darvish. If we're thinking big one of those options should be our first move. Paxton and Kluber will be throwing for teams in January. How much more likely would one of these 2 be willing to sing a pillow deal with us if we had Ryu and Bauer/Darvish/Snell at the top of the rotation. This team needs pitching!
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I'd rather not see Roark or stripling in the rotation. Ray might not regain form. Injuries happen. 2 more starters for me.