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So he can't stick? I was lied to... And f*** if melky is out.

? Its already been broken with Melky being hit..

Kudos to thoses whom thought we should have traded Rasmus last season. I cannot wait till he is off this team. Not because his AB was bad, can't complain about a 10 pitch AB, but because his constant changing of his stance and his current retarded setup. Such a bad form..

3-6 weeks? Why do I have a feeling that AA will do nothing during the wavier period and his excuse will be "people wouldn't have liked our trades" & "Lawrie is coming back from the DL so we feel like we're acquiring a bat in and of itself". I am not even mad, that's amazing.

I see no clear underlined trend here. But jokes aside, dear good god Lawrie! Put down the redbull and pickup a god damn protein shake.

Wow. I am surprised it happened this early. Certainly more warranted than Sanchez's promotion earlier in the year but I would have thought he'd have finished the year in AA and then moved up begging/early next year. Either way, whoop!

They may. The Cubs have a lot of bats in their system but aside from C.J. Edwards I can't think of many high end pitchers in their farm right now. With that being said, I am sure they'd find better pitching prospects than Sanchez/Nolin if they were dangling Russel.

Fappin. What are you doing right now? http://i.imgur.com/nGOfV9S.jpg

I know Nolin has been injured for quite a bit of the season but what are people's opinion on his future here? Does he add to our prospect of pitchers who could make a impact (Sanchez, Hoffman, Osuna) or is he someone that should be a bull pen arm/trade piece (assuming someone would want him..).

Well shite, I too have plus plus stuff for the MLB then. Don't worry about that no. 5 starter position guys, I think I got it!

Just to jump into the Cobly topic.. Does anyone know why he changed his swing from last year again? Was it KS telling him or his dad or himself? The swing/stance he had last year was working well for him. This year it seems his upper body is too far forward and the bat close to the plate as well. It just looks weird. I am guessing he is trying for a faster swing? Just wondering if anyone knew the reason why or might have an idea.

Slowly back away from what ever it is you are smoking my friend. Even if the Jays decide to give up arguably 2 out of our top 3-5 prospects they should be getting back someone with at least more than 2 months of control. You are either undervaluing the package you are offering or overrating Lester.

Anyone else watching the MLB prospect rankings live? http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/6479266/v34768711/mlbpipelinecoms-top-prospects

Who needs a legit 2nd baseman when you've got lil papi!

Knowing our team? http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bzlz0Xq4PA4/Tf1BgYAzJVI/AAAAAAAAB5A/rElWO4mOlsk/s1600/jesse-litsch.jpg

You are right, I shouldn't have said "where did Rogers suddenly get the money" as they have it. I should have said, "why would Rogers spend more money" but you got it. As for capitalizing on making a push for a profit, I am not sure how successful that train of thought is. How would Rogers set the expectations/projections of how much could be made? Take for example they agree to get a player and allow AA to spend. The combined salary of the players you are suggesting is likely over $10M*. Would Rogers be able to make that back with a playoff push? What about next season when the players salaries still count against the team and there are other holes that need to be filled (2nd base/3rd base, LF, CF). I understand what you are saying, and I do believe that Rogers would make more money if the Jays made the playoffs. However, would that run offset the salary they would add? I think they still come up in the red and the reason why they are unlikely to add. AA did go in for it, and he failed. He made the wrong moves. Hindsight is 20/20. Though the Dicky trade was obviously bad from the start... I wouldn't say we are "starting from scratch". The team has gutted its prospect pool already with the trades that have already been made. The Jays still have decent depth and probably rank middle of the pack in the league as far as prospects go. You shouldn't gut your future further for a potential shot of the playoffs. They aren't in the position like the A's or Dogers, playoff teams that can give up prospects for a push at the title. Jays are a fringe team that are pushing for the playoffs. Either way, I think you and I just have a different perspective of where this team should go. I understand as a fan it sucks seeing your team not making the playoffs nor have any players developed to make up for the years of sucking. The Jays are stuck in a cycle of mediocrity. It is more telling of the staff they have and the eye for talent that they get.

Where did Rogers suddenly get the money to be able to acquire those guys... also, even if you "go for it", there is no promise that the team will make the playoffs and you've wasted significant controllable assets for years that may be the long term solution to this team consistently getting into the playoffs. Imagine how awesome it would be to trade for Price/Zobrist, miss the playoffs, have Price leave after 1 1/2 years and having Pompey, Norris, Stroman continually beat the Jays for years on end... I am sure the fanbase would be energized by that.

I am starting to question if Rasmus > Gose..

Reimold is the new Bautista!

Pretty sure he is still injured. It is pretty s***** that he's the captain in ASG cause I'd have hoped the Jays would have told him to not to participate in the HR derby and to take it easy.

I am not proud to admit this but.. who are 3 and 4? I know 1 is anna kendrick and 2 is alison brie.

Don't think the Mets even consider Bautista for Wright, let alone add to it.

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HOMEtchison in full force!

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