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Damn, that's a lot of children and elderly people not working.

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Plus he's a good friend of Donaldson's, his best friend when he was with Oakland if I recall correctly. If he help Donaldson to sign a long term contract, then that's worth it right there, even if he plays like crap.

Realistically, the team should sign one of them to a 3-4 year deal. Alford/Pompey should be able to take over RF next year full time, allowing them to shift Jose to DH or to retain EE. I don't think they should necessarily keep both, but it would be a gut punch to the fan base to have one of the two fan favourites go.

Sub par from my perspective. They are relying on a rotation where there is too many ifs and maybes on it. The good thing is that it's probably 7-8 people deep, so if several crap the bed, they will have other options. Not at all confident with the rotation whatsoever. Like getting Storen. Hoping that he allows the Jays to stretch out either Sanchez or Osuna.

With the quality of the Jays defense, they really should target as many GB pitchers as possible. More GB = more outs on batted balls.

Mitt Romney's family and a lot of other mormon families fled persecution to Mexico. They wanted to continue to have polygamy and it was outlawed in the US. As someone from Calgary, I have known about 30 mormons in my life, including two of my former best friends. Nothing wrong with them as people, just some messed up beliefs.

Disappointed because I liked Revere as a person and am glad the Jays dealt him to a good team. It completely makes sense though with both Pompey and Alford pushing for spots sooner than later and they needed a good pen arm.

Merry Christmas everyone. Loving the weather in Calgary right now.

I'd go 6-120 on Davis With him being 29, he will only be Jose's age by the end of the contract. Assuming they age at around the same level, you've basically replaced his bat in the lineup for the next 6 years. That said, you would have to walk away from either EE or Jose if you sign him. Personally, I'd keep EE because of age.

Some garbage filler guy off the scrap heap because we can't afford to spend any money.

Yay, being content with 3rd place finishes. The Jays need a #2/3 starter and 2 pen arms still. They aren't going to spend on those pieces. They don't have anything to trade for those pieces unless they want to create another hole in another position. They will win a lot of games due to their offense, but it is doubtful that it'll be enough to win the division, especially with teams that don't have arbitrary financial constraints.

Glad to see that the Jays once again are going to be doing nothing but half measures and are going with a generally mediocre approach to the offseason. Woohoo, JA Happ, that will make your team a contender. That and Chavez being the only two acquisitions, and likely the only two acquisitions of note is beyond pathetic after how much revenue was generated from July on. I would not have paid the Price on David, but the fact they came out and said that they aren't targeting anyone of merit is frustrating. This team has a short window, perhaps as little as one more season. Wouldn't want to actually try and win. Might cost you 15 extra million dollars. Never mind that you'd get that back 5-10 fold over the season. Stingy cheap ass owners that will only do things to a point and no further. Yes, they have a top 10 payroll, but for how much revenue they have, they can easily afford to be top 5 considering they have an entire country supporting them. They aren't Tampa or Oakland where they literally have zero dollars to play with. Rogers is rolling in cash. If/when the Jays struggle this season, which is likely if Estrada, Happ and Chavez regress from career seasons, then it will get ugly.

I think the Jays need 2 good bullpen pieces as insurance in case any/all of the 4 middling starters regress significantly. Other than that, I guess it's done.

I was hoping for someone more on the level of Zimmerman/Iwakuma, a #2/3 guy. Probably could get one of them for 3-4 years. I didn't want Price unless it was for 150-170/7 not the 200 that has been rumoured. I don't particularly want the Jays to re-sign Bautista or EE unless it's for 3 years or less. Basically ride out the Martin/Tulo/Donaldson years with competitive talent.

If there was a meh option, I would have selected it. Happ isn't garbage and a 12 per contract is okay. The problem has to do with the fact that he isn't what this team needs. They already have plenty of bottom of the rotation guys. They needed someone they could rely on as a #2/3 guy at least to take some pressure off everyone else. Instead we're stuck with 4 #4/5 guys. That's fine I guess, the bullpen is going to be really busy this year, but as a whole, the direction this team is taking is garbage considering where the team is currently in their form. The Jays should be in contender mode because of the fact the team is one year away from losing two of its key pieces. They need to attempt to go for it. Instead they waffle again like they always do. Safe, low risk moves, that are merely acceptable rather than what is actually needed.

In of itself, it is an okay signing. Neither a great signing, nor a poor one. In context of where the rotation stands and what the teams needs, it's a steaming pile of meh. Another 4/5 guy to go along with the other 3 4/5 guys the Jays have (I'm assuming regression from both Happ and Estrada unless they have magically become awesome later in their careers, which seldom happens)

Jays rotation #2 in Stroman three guys that could either be decent #3's or be mediocre 5th starters - Estrada, Chavez, Happ then Dickey who is up and down from start to start. That is not exactly something to be thrilled about.

To go along with what may be the worst rotation 1-5 in all of baseball.

This is a steady half measure type acquisition that I am exceedingly familiar with over the past 25 years watching the jays. Happ will be there and will pitch okay, as Chavez will. The Jays will fit right into their usual 80 win +/- 5 season that we have all become accustomed to. Yay mediocrity.

A 8 year 200 million dollar contract wouldn't be terrible. He would likely generate 18-20 wins above replacement in the first 4 years alone, which would make the contract viable.

The Coyotes could move to Quebec. Might be a reason. Other than that, who knows.

Is Chavez more of a GB pitcher or a flyball guy. If he's a GB guy, then this deal isn't too bad. If he is a FB guy, that is concerning.

Thought Chavez was a free agent, my bad. probably wouldn't cost a lot to acquire.

If you could get Lewis or Chavez for less than 8 million, then that would be okay. Couldn't hurt as #5's. Would only do that if you're spending for a #1 or #2 though.