Governator

Our all-star calibre, young, controllable middle infielder they need. Oh wait.

Doesn't this let them trade Zimmerman this summer? Isn't that the point to replace the win value for another 6 years?

So I guess that's what its like to have a single owner who is worth 4Billion+, is a crafty real estate investor and cares about winning.

How exactly are you bringing it up? I've tried firefox/ie/chrome, cleared cookies, searched for bluejaysmessageboard.com in google and can click through no problem on each, can also sign in.

I can't seem to duplicate this.

EDIT: I see Dickey's comments were posted a few days ago. Meh here's Blair's take on it http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/dickey-insinuates-he-wants-thole-on-jays/ Dickey makes it clear: He wants Thole on Blue Jays Jeff Blair January 19, 2015, 9:33 AM R.A. Dickey always could talk, so it would come as no surprise if the city of Toronto had to pay overtime for maintenance workers tasked with cleaning up the words left by Dickey during the Blue Jays Winter Caravan. I’m not certain all of it was what the organization wanted to hear. Whether it was in a radio interview on my show or several print interviews, the knuckleballer missed no opportunity to make clear that he wants Josh Thole to be part of the 25-man roster – even though Thole is offensively challenged and fundamentally useless on the four days Dickey isn’t pitching. Put it this way: if you thought Dickey would give a big endorsement to working with Russell Martin, you were upset. “I don’t think there’s any replacement for time spent,” Dickey said. “Josh has caught 75 to 80 percent of my starts since 2010 or 2012 and there’s nobody better … but it would be nice to have someone like Russell who can do it as well.” ‘As well?’ Really? Look: I understand Dickey’s fears. He probably still has nightmares about J.P. Arencibia’s three passed balls in the 2013 Home Opener, which was also Dickey’s Blue Jays debut. I know I do. And I realize that any time Dickey shakes off a catcher it’s a sign he’s going away from his knuckle-ball, so having a catcher who can think along with him is vital. But considering this is a team with serious everyday concerns in centre field and at second base, not to mention a shortstop (who will see time at designated hitter) as well as getting days off to ward off the Artificial Turf Monster, the team can’t afford to waste a spot on a one-trick pony like Thole. Much like a Munenori Kawasaki sighting, if you see Thole around the Blue Jays this season it’s not a good sign.

No they sign Aoki if Saunders doesn't happen. That's about it. Dumping $5MM from their remaining couch money on him would just be stupid.

What do you guys think Janssen's cost would be to re-sign and would you have him back? I'm not convinced he's done and considering the disaster of a second half he could be had cheap, no? I'm not suggesting closer role but we need rhp. He gave us 3 straight seasons of solidness and if you believe in the food poisoning reasoning is he not worth the risk?

far more? C'mon that's a bit of a stretch... They are what, both about league average bat at their best? Not to mention Smoak is coming off a 77 wRC+ season... From Adam Lind to that is a hole, even if strength was plugged elsewhere, a hole is a hole is a hole. Travis could be league average at 2B as well, but that's still a hole.

Swapping Adam Lind for Justin Smoak is a real steamer alright.

At this very moment Navarro is still part of this line up, no?... Also, why are the holes in our line up apparently only 2B when Justin Smoak is penciled in as 1B/DH? #overvalued

not to mention he's often nationally broadcasted as well

He's as biased as it gets not to mention he's often nationally broadcasted as well. Horrible.

Pretty certain Thole will stay on the roster for insurance unless Dickey is traded. He did manage a .250/.320 bat playing every 5th day and he is a capable knuckleball catcher. If you're expectations are that Martin is going to come in here and catch 150 games you're going to be sadly mistaken and I'd rather our backup be one who can stop the knuckleball.

Just because he plans to, doesn't mean he should. From risking injuries to wearing him out there is good reason for him not to. It's been 6 years since he's caught > 140 games and he can still provide a useful DH bat on Dickey days.

He's the guy who just has to take one for the team.

Probably not but he did make $3.2MM in 4 years in the majors.

Retire with pride, don't end the career being a bench warmer.

All players in MLB get paid in USD. $140 payroll would be USD.

I voted Tanaka as I figured this was meant for only 2015. If you include contracts and disregard the fantasy, than Stroshow all the way. Not to mention, I want him in blue for years to come.

But can Maddon ship penguins to Chicago? There is value in that somewhere.

If he doesn't produce a plethora of entertaining gifs like Kawasaki, I'll be disappointed.

Question: Before advanced statistics became so easily accessible and relied upon, how on earth did GMs connect with potential trade partners and what did they use to value players? Just typical batting average, home runs & RBIs? The good ol' scout? Also was there a time when trades weren't part of the game?

If Aaron Sanchez could start and close the same games we'd dominate.