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  1. glory
    Yes, Upton starting over Smoak is an upgrade. It might take Gibbons a few times to implement on a semi-permanent basis, but it will happen eventually. Smoak is not good, and if he's upset about being benched I'm sure he'll wipe his tears on his completely unnecessary contract extension. He'll be fine. Upton in the OF full-time and just alternate DH between Bautista and Saunders. Start Smoak when Edwin needs a rest.
  2. glory
    I want the Jays payroll to be as high as it can be, but that doesn't guarantee anything. A payroll increase and then putting the money into the right areas is more important. Payroll is only such a big deal here because the Jays have sucked/been mediocre for so long. A smart front office can work around $150mm.
  3. glory
    That's basically it. They don't need a payroll increase to improve the team, they need it to improve the organization. That comes with signing Cuban/Japanese FA's, or improving the farm system, or having available cash to add talent when necessary during the season, etc. Increasing payroll so they can afford Bautista, or whatever narrative the casual fans want to go with, won't accomplish anything positive for the org. The Jays have smart people working in their front office. They can win with the payroll where it is now. If Rogers increases it, then great, but I don't think it's a prerequisite.
  4. glory
    Is a LOOGY really necessary? I know Gibbons still manages like it's 1985 so a LOOGY might be needed to match his managerial style, but just get a RP who can get guys out period and hope the nimrod uses him properly.
  5. glory
    A Dickey/Thole trade would be better, but I'll settle for Kratz over Thole (it has to be at least a noticeable defensive upgrade if nothing else).
  6. glory
    I hope Bautista has a great last two months of the season (and hopefully playoffs) but in a way his season has been very fitting. There was so much optimism heading into Spring Training this year and Bautista starts the spring off by ripping ownership, talking about wanting 5/150, talking about how he can defy aging, etc, causing a distraction for no reason. On the flip side, Edwin expressed interest in staying but left it up to whatever happens. Fast forward four months, and Edwin's having a great season with the bat while Bautista has a lower WAR than Melvin Upton while not being able to defend his position or stay on the field. Keeping it classy is the way to go, and Bautista has found that out the hard way.
  7. glory
    Since this thread was created, Dickey has allowed 17 earned runs, 9 walks, and 6 home runs in 14.2 innings. To answer the title of this thread, let's not.
  8. glory
    On Friday, Gibbons should rest Donaldson, Bautista, and Edwin so that they are fresh for Saturday's game.
  9. glory
    Benching everyone and starting Dickey on 3 days rest so he could avoid Baltimore is pretty much the definition of punting a game. I don't blame them, Dickey starting against Baltimore would have been a massacre in front of what should be 3 sellout crowds. Eating up innings and being average is all well and good, but I can't wait until Dickey is gone.
  10. glory
    Shutting Sanchez down while Dickey stays in the rotation all year is going to be sad to watch . I love that we have a front office that values SP depth, but replace Dickey with Chavez and Thole with anyone else and do we see any difference at all? At least the games will be fun to watch knowing Dickey isn't starting.
  11. glory
    Well yeah, I mean take the L if it happens. No way the Dickster should start against Baltimore. If he gets creamed today, it happens, and move on. Better today than this weekend.
  12. glory
    Take the L today and have your best go against Baltimore. Good move having Dickey go today even if he loses. Dude is trash, might as well give the team a chance against a bad team.
  13. glory
    Perdomo is not as bad as some of you seem to think he is.
  14. glory
    Good move to have Dickey against the Padres. I was dreading him pitching in the opener against the Orioles. At least if he's trash today it's against a s*** team, and not one you are trying to catch.
  15. glory
    Yeah I don't mind resting Tulo and Saunders. They are both prone to injury and it is a day game after an extra innings night game. Still enough to beat the Pads although with the Dickster on the mound you never know.
  16. glory
    Well, I hate Gibbons, but he did that with Grilli and it worked out. I don't expect it to work out as well with Benoit, but yeah, he'll probably do it. Veteran presentz and all.
  17. glory
    Are people really calling this a great move though? Benoit's throwing as hard as he normally does and still striking guys out at a high clip, but he's obviously old as hell and no lock to improve. Storen lost 2 mph on his fastball and is giving up a s*** ton of hard contact. He could improve, but the warning signs are much greater with him. It's a lateral move with some upside if Benoit's command comes back. That's a pretty reasonable assessment. No one is calling this a great trade. If anything is great about it, it's the fact that instead of paying Storen to Netflix and Chill with his wife, we are paying Benoit to hopefully rebound from his poor start.
  18. glory
    Grilli with ATL picking up the tab (+affordable team option for 2017). Upton with SD picking up $17m of the $22m he has left on his deal (controllable through 2017). Benoit for Storen likely in a salary neutral trade (I'm guessing Jays are paying the difference in $ to even it out) I'm liking these moves.
  19. glory
    Grilli part 2. Benoit's velocity is right where it normally is. His struggles in 2016 could just be a small sample size, whereas Storen lost mph on his FB and was giving up a s*** ton more hard contact than he ever had before. Lateral move, but might be an upgrade.
  20. glory
    A rusty Bautista coming off injury up with the bases loaded isn't as tantalizing as it would be normally.
  21. glory
    This team losing close games at a high clip every year is not a coincidence with Sling Blade managing the team. Just have to hope the team can pull through anyway.
  22. glory
    Padres don't give a f*** about winning. Take advantage of it boys.
  23. glory
    Osuna will hit the game winning HR this inning. I can feel it.
  24. glory
    I hope the Jays have the bases loaded when the 8th spot comes up. I'm curious how Gibbons will manage from here on out, kind of like giving a loaded gun to a moron and seeing what he'll do next.
  25. glory
    Wait, so Upton pinch hit for Smoak, and instead of moving Upton to the OF and Bautista to 1B, Gibbons took Edwin from DH to 1B and now the Jays have to have the pitcher bat 8th? This roster is too complicated for Redneck Gaston.
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