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KLaw chat today Andrew (Toronto) "You never make a major trade within your own division." Real front office principle, or just analyst/fan chatter? Klaw (1:23 PM) Some execs feel that way, but it's totally irrational. Klaw (1:23 PM) Make a good trade in your division and you've actually hurt your competition.

KLaw chat today Joe (Queens) [via mobile] Do you think Dalton Pompey is a legit prospect? Klaw (1:19 PM) Yes. Bret (Toronto) I know you hate "would you do this trade" type questions - but I only ask this since it was actually floated by a reporter. Should the Jays deal Sanchez, Pompey and Norris for Samardzija? Klaw (1:19 PM) They won't do that. Klaw (1:20 PM) Whether they should depends largely on whether winning this year is paramount.

from BP chat today Donkey (Ottawa): Jeff - With the feature on the main page in mind, I was wondering if you or the staff had any thoughts on Daniel Norris' start last night? Second start in AA against a good line up and struck out 10 while "allowing" 1 run after he was out of the game. Jeff Moore: I don't think we had anyone in attendance to see Norris' game last night, but none of this is shocking. This is what Norris can do. He's very good, and arguing against him in today's feature was no small task. This was more of the same and I imagine he was only removed as early as he was because striking out that many batters runs up a pitch count. michaeltorin (San Diago): 2 parter - don't run away. Do Dalton Pompey or Gabby Guerrero come close to making to mid top 50? Which one will ultimately have more impact at MLB level? Jeff Moore: Neither was in the discussion for the 50, but that's not a knock on either one of them. The 50 is for the elite of the elite. I haven't seen Guerrero in person, so I won't guess on trying to comparing them, but Pompey is going to be a regular major leaguer. I think in the last chat I said he could put up some Shane Victorino-like stat lines in the big leagues, and I think that's still a decent comp, at least from a numbers standpoint.

I hate to be an over react guy, but I'm worried EE may be out for awhile. He took quite a shot to the head. Worst case concussion. Also worry about strained neck

Was EE holding cerevelli on first for Beltran ab?

no link, based on two OF callups (platoon)

looks like bautista is not playing for a while, even if the MRI comes back clean

Come on aa I need some good news today.

Look at Keith law chat June 6 2014. 122pm he responds to question stating that unsigned draft pick is retained for two years under the new cba

unfortunately, this is what the Jays have consistently gotten in New York. It leads to a 3 win 25 loss record in their last 28 games in New York

3wins 24 losses the last three seasons

He doesn't need help on ball 4 being called strike three. Wait neither did tanaka

14th

Gose lucky he not needed tonight for his other job. Windmill

Hey Navarro look like you care

Hate Yankees. It the 5th inning - 2 hours

plus it looks like he has options left

2:10 [ Comment From Guest] would Norris/Sanchez get you a sniff of Price/Zobrist rental??? 2:10 Steve Adams: If you're getting BOTH Price and Zobrist, you'd need more than that. Decent start though.

2:02 [ Comment From PatrickPatrick] Have you heard anything out of Toronto re: Hoffman and Pentecost? Thought both of them were supposed to be relatively easy signings 2:03 Steve Adams: Just because both are expected to sign doesn't mean they'll be quick. I saw Jim Callis say they both might take awhile. Hoffman's negotiations in particular will probably be arduous. He was in line for $4MM+ a few months ago. He won't get that now, but exactly how much under slot he gets could take awhile to hash out.

Lets go Jays. Time to get the first rounders into camp and developing. Hoffman needs the professional oversight on his TJ recovery

Free agents are seniors

The rule was changed a couple of years ago to give 2 years protection. The 11 pick is protected this year

Will • What are the chances of the Jays signing Latz, Houck and/or Papierski? Thanks for your time! ⚑ Clint Longenecker >Will • 2 minutes ago I cant speak to those three players specifically but it seems that given their track record over the last two years, they have a chance to sign at least one of their high school players after the 10th round. see more

mike • BlueJay fans are scared after not signing 1st round pick 2 of the last 3 years. Should their two picks be reasonable signs? It's reasonable to expect they save some $ to get some of the high end picks they made after the 10th round also isn't it? ⚑ johncmanuel Mod >mike • 12 minutes ago That has been their MO. I certainly hope they sign their guys this year. Both times they failed to sign a first-rounder it was a prep RHP, guys with leverage, and this year, maybe that's Sean Reid-Foley, who likely expected to go higher than he did. We'll see if that gets done. See if they can save something for 11th-rounder Jake Latz, an LSU signee and projectable LHP

Pillar looks horrible at the plate. Was his discipline this bad in buffalo? aAA player