They already sat down with him to discuss his options. He said he wanted to go to Boston if traded anywhere.
But the Jays aren’t going to gift him to the Red Sox. They wanted a legit something. But the Red Sox have an offer out there its up to the Jays to accept. I’m assuming its a nothing burger so the Jays aren’t going to do it.
Will be interesting to see how the rest of the day pans out now, Basically replaced Gausman with Soriano. You have Tallion in the mix now. Possibly they plan to shut down Trey early. It doesn’t really make much sense to trade Bieber. You actually just hope he pitches well down the strech and qualify him. Max didn’t want to pitch anywhere but Toronto apparently so will be interesting to see if his mind changed and or anyone would even trust him to acquire him.
Didn’t really think much of Arjun. He was awful last year but had a resurgence as a prospect this Season and got himself to AA. Intriguing tools and build but he could honestly go either way. Probably good idea for Atkins to cash out on him.
Apparently the Cubs are picking up the full remainder Gausman's contract. They probably could have gotten more in a return. But are seemingly going to try to prioritize reducing the tax bill at this point. Jays are 23 million over the 40 million target point where you lose 10 slots in the draft. I doubt they will be able to get under that. But shedding Gausman's remaining 7 million helps.
If he handles the bat and is solid in CF. Sounds like have atleast a decent platoon option in CF for next Season in Bateman.
Now to address power in LF, RF, DH. Hope the Monstars return Vladdy’s talent.
I mean yes that’s true but you kind of have to operate under the assumption you will be preparing to field a good club for next year.
Baseball losing momentum now is so bad for the sport because it has seen a pretty good jump in ratings in general. Despite the Dodgers dominance attendance and ratings are up across the league.
I don’t think a lot of fans will care if we lose April and May. It’s when we get into June is when it’s going to really hit hard.
I feel a lot of these prospect packages have been extremely underwhelming. Garcia Jr. still has another full Season of control. Maybe the Jays should be buying. Maybe not for this year but for beyond.
Baseball is a very weird game year to year. Just look at Ty France. That guy went from no Slug at all for years to sporting a near .900 OPS in San Diego one the toughest places to Slug in Baseball. All his teammates are having down years and he's having the best power Season of his career. Just goes to show you adjustments can be made.
Atkins should be fired for absorbing the Gimeinez contract alone. Dude gets an 8 million dollar raise next Season. For the next 3 Seasons. Freaking painful bro. Can't even get started about Vlad's deal. My goodness gracious.
It's going to really suck seeing George Springer in a Red Sox uniform next week. But that trade is pretty much done if the Blue Jays want to make it. He has full control of his destination.
Really good start for Max. I don't think he will be traded because I doubt he wants to relocate his family at this point in the Season. But if he can finish his career strong that would be cool.