Brownie19

Geno's been underrated his whole career. Love seeing him back in Cincy.

Arraez with defense, speed and more power. He has a bright future. Fun guy to watch.

Well that's just stupid.

People - "groceries are too expensive - we can't live like this - the Country is unrecognizable - I blame the government" Also people - "4 new authentic Blue Jay jerseys, 8 new hats, 2 toques, 4 foam fingers and a new keychain please - I must have all those new merch! Did you see - there's a WS patch on it - ooooohhhhllllaaaalllaaaaa"

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm pretty immune to ads these days. It's probably been years since I clicked on an ad I see on a website. I guess there's some subliminal effect - but the website doesn't get paid if I decide to go look at shoes 3 days from now because I've been looking at shoe ads on this message board all week. Maybe I have PTSD from all the pop-ups that blew up my computer when I was a kid. News flash - there is no MILF down the street who wants to chat!

That's probably what happens for me as well? I think? I don't even really know. I'm looking now and I do have some shoe advertisement showing up on a portion of the screen - it just changed to a Moores ad - so I guess maybe I don't have ad blocker on at work? I don't even notice the ads to be honest. I think I voted wrong Brock - and it doesn't appear I can change it.

I know players can "do what they want in the offseason" and the team can't force them to do anything, but f*ck me - I don't understand why the majority of players aren't spending a good portion of the offseason in the lab grinding - looking to improve. The offseason is the best time (by a mile) to make improvements to your game. Most prospects fail. If you've worked at baseball this long, got drafted to a professional team and aren't taking advantage of world class technology and coaching all offseason, like WTF are you thinking? If some draft pick isn't willing to live in their lab all winter - I wouldn't draft him.

OMG - we need some baseball. You guys expect me to work all day long? WTF?

Chase - Milb Central (@milb_central) • Instagram reel WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM milb_central on January 24, 2026: "Albert Mejías is a prospect expected to make history on the international market... That seems nuts!

100% It's always fun.

You're a real guys guy eh Jimbo?

I didn't say it obligated him.

If I may, you set a bet with Spanky re: Clement having a wRC+ over 100. Clement is projected to have a wRC+ of exactly 100, he's never had a wRC+ over 100 in a full season and his career wRC+ is only 87. This bet heavily favors you. If this were Vegas, there's definitely be odds involved in the bet. But it's a message board and it's low stakes, so Spanky makes the bet anyway. Spanky is proposing a 2nd bet. It's very similar to the first that Varsho will have a wRC+ over 100. Like Clement, Varsho is projected to have a wRC+ of exactly 100; however, in this case, he's coming off a 123 wRC+ season, he's had a wRC+ over 100 in 3 seasons (2 with less than a full slate of PA's) and his career wRC+ is 99. This bet likely favors Spanky (slightly). Again - it's a small value bet on a message board. Even if you don't "think" Varsho will have a wRC+ under 100, it's still a bet you could conceivably make, especially when you have pretty good odds of winning the Clement bet. This is kind of a guy code thing. If you're that excited about winning $100 off Spanky (or whatever the bet was) - then be that guy and only agree to the Clement bet. Just don't be surprised when Spanky (and/or others) scoffs at you for it.

I'm with you on this one - you just said the proposed extension was not realistic, which can be true even if Varsho is >100 wRC+ He's just trying to bait you into another bet 🤣

What? How is that even a legit question? Obviously he's a HOFer.

What can (or does) the MLBPA do if you tell them to go pound salt?

I just love bustin' your balls man. We should have bets to see how early in the season you or your brother call for Atkins to be fired. What's the over/under - 8 weeks?

Canada's own Denzel Clarke is in CF for the A's! Bassitt returning to the A's to soak up a ton of innings for them would be a great fit - but I suspect he wants to win and the A's are probably a few years away.

Just calling a spade a spade. You've been going on about how you think we need to add offense for weeks now. Just like you did all last offseason. You even went as far as to claim interest in Yoan Moncada is proof the Jays FO agrees with you.

Not everyone in this world is a greedy c*nt. Most are, but not all.

Wow! He's had a great career. Love watching him pitch

Dude - it really looks like you're just trying to set up to for a big "I told you so" if our offense isn't Top 5 in the league. If you're not - I'm sorry. You seemingly do this over and over, year after year - constant concern and then you're happy when you're right once in awhile. It feels like you can't wait to rip Atkins again and bump the "Fire Atkins" thread. I don't mean to be a d*ck, but it's a bit much.

I don't know that he "has" to acquire someone by the deadline. He could resign Varsho (or extend him) and there's always a few CFers on the FA market. Harrison Bader is still a FA right now while coming off a 3.2 WAR season with a 122 wRC+ bat. They won't be long term solutions, but short term stop gaps will be available. I do love the idea of Oneil Cruz - I wonder what he costs? I also hope that people are starting to understand why we gave up Moreno to get Varsho. Quality CFers are extremely rare. I maintain my stance the Jays hoped Varsho's bat would develop like we saw it last year. It took longer than expected, but his defense and baserunning is so good, that his floor was always super high.

It depends what version of Kwan you think we're getting. his wRC+ by season has gone 125, 99, 131 and 99. His OBP was .330 last year. He's certainly a solid player, but I'm not so sure he's the upgrade you think he is. I don't disagree about your point about OF depth, but we do also have Schreck, Pinango and Aries in the upper minors - which at least provides some depth for 2026.

Have to think that's the plan. Use money to sign guys who could perform and be traded to net you young controllable assets. Rebuilding 101.