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Though there may be early concerns if he will or will not stick in the position of catcher, I am still high on Pentecost. Would much rather trade Sanchez than a position player, especially catcher.

Because you're too distracted pimping out your male avatar? I keed King. You're awesome.

Still one of my favorite moments from last season:

I doubt the interest is legitimate. More likely throwing Toronto's name for the sake of throwing a name. If the Jays were interested in adding more depth, they should just try to get something done with Andy Dirks. Probably be cheaper and likely to produce as much if not more than Ichiro.

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I don't think moving Navarro is a issue. His inability to frame pitches is well known but I am sure teams have made calls, specifically the Daimondbacks. I am thinking AA is trying to hold out for more or not getting what he wants or wait for a bidding to start closer to when catchers/pitchers report. Whatever the case I'd be shocked if Navarro isn't moved.

I think Rasmus will always be under pressure given his talent and the teams that will tire aimlessly to get its full potential. Besides, even if he signs a contract, it won't be a long term one and likely a 1 year or 2 year one, he'll find himself under "pressure" soon again. That said, Rasmus is a good buy low candidate but he's someone who needs to get hit by the luck dragon to provide decent numbers. BABIP WAR 0.282 2.6 0.354 4 0.267 0.5 0.259 1 0.356 4.8 0.294 0.6 My biggest issue with him is his inability to have a consistence plate approach. One of the biggest differences last year from the previous one was his stance. He went from a tight stance to just having his arm/bat piratically over the plate. I don't know why he changed that as it was working for him the season before. Not sure if it was KS influence, his dad's or whose ever. He's projected as a league average hitter next season and projected at 1.4 WAR. I could see him getting more, I could see him getting less. I certainly would rather see him out West than potentially have him hit us hard with the O's or Rays. Easy strike out or not, he's still a valuable player.

I don't know why, but I found this funny. "Ya'll be crazy, anit no HDMI port on this thing, this aint no TV... *looks at computer* HDMI ... well s***". Also with all of this talk about VPNs, I am going to throw my favorite into contention: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/. So easy to use, doesn't effect my speeds what so ever and you can choose where you want to connect with a click. Not sure why someone whom has netflix may want to want to see UK netflix or anything but the option is there.

Yep. I believe even AA mentioned that it could be a possibility that Norris blows the door open in spring training taking the no. 5 spot and Sanchez could be moved to the pen. I would personally prefer that more. I would imagine the Jays as well as they'd probably like to get a little more hands on with him in the MLB and watch his progress. Sure even they'd be concerned with his lack of arsenal and command issues. I just hope Sanchez can continue to increase his value and the team does well that AA is forced into a position during the deadline to move him.

Why? The dude has been on a clear decline the past 3 seasons. He hasn't even been a league average hitter the past two seasons posting a 94 wRC+ in 2013 and 97 wRC+ in 2014. He'd Izturis V 2.0. Rather just give the time to Travis. Pretty much.

Steamer projects him to be below replacement level next year. Be it not much, -0.1. Can't want to see the O's and their stupid luck run out next season.

Martin. Even with the revolving door we had in 3rd base last year, nothing pissed me off more than Navarro's game calling. 0-2 and he signals for a pitch outside eventually making it 2-2 or 3-2. Every. f***ing. Time! Its going to be nice having a strike being called a strike now.

http://i.imgur.com/5M15IDk.png Obviously getting him mixed up with someone else lol.

Oh snap! I thought he had 4 years of control for some reason.

I was joking above. I do agree he would be amazing but would cost something like Stroman or Hutch as the main package going back. Hope so. Would be a decent 1 year depth move to keep the spot warm till Travis is up.

Hush you! Don't destroy my dreams! DJ Davis for Ben Zobrist here we go!!!

What if Chapman were to be converted into a starter? Would you do it then?

My biggest fear is that it happens. Fear someone high in Rogers really wants DD bad enough, not realizing the actual pieces we have, gives up Stroman. I truthfully don't trust Rogers in this situation at all. Hell I don't think I trust Rogers at all.

Damn Kinsler. If he didn't block that we would have been stacked now, as the Jays still would have the assets to get Donaldson + Saunders. Though I am suspecting that there may have been a prospect in that deal (Sanchez, Stroman or Hutch) we were unaware of. I mean, the Rangers aren't THAT stupid are they?

I can't recall too often that a player fails his physical upon a trade or signing. This certainly is interesting. Hopefully the deal goes through. If not, the Padres could have two catchers and that would suck as it would add supply to the catcher's market. Makes Navaro less attractive.

I think Lind was just blunt. He had no filter. It points to him being neither dumb or smart, just his personality.

...but.. but.. a whale's vagina is a pretty big thing... Does that mean San Diego is a pretty big thing?

Dat xPost rate!

What is up with your booner for Scutaro? I see you suggesting trading for him and Morneau often. Just curious. I don't judge. What ever floats your boat.

You could subtract Bautista AND Goins. Our lineup would still be better! But jokes aside, that rotation's top 3 is pretty sexy. Sale, Quintana and Shark. Not as nice as other teams, but still pretty damn nice. I am jelly.