saskjayfan

yeah, archer would be great, but the cost would be too high. If we got Otani, you might revisit the subject!

what are giving up to get archer?

I wonder what kind of deal he would get...1 year 6 or 7 mil?

I didn't like the morales signing, but I had no problem with the Pearce signing. I didn't like the smoak signing and am very glad they did it now. I had no issues with the Bautista signing and it just didn't work out, but it was only one year. I think the Estrada signing was a good one. I don't think Shapiro has done anything bad, so why would I lose my mind. I don't blame Shapiro for all the injuries and players under performing. I'm interested to see where they go this off season. I will likely bitch if I don't like the moves. I'll likely be positive if I like the moves.

One guy didn't get a job and still holds a grudge. Many didn't like how well he seemingly got along with Bob McCowan, who is an idiot. The main reason most people don't like the fat greek is because he didn't have baseball experience, and he worked his way up from the mail room to a general manager position. He's basically lived the life that most on here would kill to have. That's why many have to prove how much more intelligent they are than the guy. Anthopolous is 40 years old and he has made a crap load of mistakes. Mistakes are things you learn from to become a better GM. He's also done a lot of positive things as well. He just spent 2 years in a very good organization further developing his abilities. I expect he will do just fine with the Braves being as young as he is and having that much experience. I suppose I fall in the category that loved AA. I recognize he did a lot of good and bad moves while here. AA was a very charismatic guy. I think catching a pint with him would be a lot of fun. It's easy to root for a guy who is like able. I'm fully supportive of the Shapkins now. I really only care what we do in the off season. I don't really need to discuss at length moves made several years ago.

you put zero context around the comment. The difference between 10th and 20th in 2015 was slight. The difference between 10th and 5th was massive. You stated you were partly not impressed because of their payroll which was 10th. That comment suggests he had money to work with when in fact money was only a very slight advantage over the middle of the pack and a massive disadvantage over the top teams in baseball. When you work with a payroll that is less 33% to 100+% difference than the top 5 teams in the league, I would suggest that's a pretty decent accomplishment. I'm probably just easier to please I guess.

Your top 10 Payroll comment is a little misleading? No? In 2015 our payroll was the 10th highest to open the season at 122. The 20th payroll coming in at 102. The 9th highest payroll to open the 2015 jumped to 135. The 8th highest was 142. The top 5 were all north of 170 and the dodgers were more than double the Jays payroll at 272. The Jays were the best team in 2015 and our payroll was 7 million dollars higher than the median payroll to start the season which was 115. You make it sound like we were big spenders with a top 10 payroll when were were still relatively poor compared to the top teams in baseball.

so your saying there's no hope next year...ahh...another year of losing.

I think Lance Lynn would be a fit too. I think the Jays need a starter. That first full year after Tommy John can be a tough one. I think Lynn and Cobb can both improve on their years last year. I like Cobb because he's done it in the East. I would prefer Cobb but if we can't get him, I would consider Lynn.

I would be over the moon if the Jays got Otani. I would be excited if they got Stanton. I'd rather focus my discussions on a guy like Cobb who I do think they have a shot at. I would be pumped if they could land him.

Otani may not come to the MLB next year, and if he does even with Donaldson the odds of signing him are 0.2%.

he tagged him quick and pulled it off....how was that clear that the glove was still on? Seems inconclusive to me.

and let me guess...at the time of the trade you predicted Tulo would put a 94 wRC+ over his next 2 and a half seasons. So what do you predict Tulo's wRC+ will be next year?

that makes for an exciting 9th inning if the Rockies can keep it to a one run game

Is it too late to add? Let's go get Stanton.

Here we come! Bring on the cubbies.

He's most likely a regular poster who is trolling under a new account. He could be an adult fan taking a greater interest seeking out the board, but doesn't actually understand the intricacies of the game. He could be a 13 year old kid. Your comments are completely appropriate for scenario number 1. On the off chance he's one of the other types you could have tried to educate him. Let's just say I dont' think you'll be nominated for board marketing VP anytime soon!

You're all class.

you trading pillar or pearce?

liriano would scare the crap out me in the pen...you just never know what you're going to get...3 strike outs..or three walks. He could catch fire, but I won't miss him

It was more like 2 hrs, but the zoo is pretty small and I have a 2 year old.

2.5 hours ago when I left this game in the first to take my kid to zoo, you were complaining and 2.5 hours later you're still complaining. The Jays won! Hakuna matata!

talk about a guy complaining a lot

getting late for most...must be breakfast time for you org

come on tulo