D.J. BluRay

Yeah, it's a tough thing to give up, but I think that's why he's getting as little as he... apparently there was some issue with his physical though, if' that's the case I'd avoid him.

LOL@ you guys thinking Marco Estrada and J Happ aren't shitbags.

Look, I'm not saying Gallardos some stud... I'd just rather have him on his contract over f***ing J happ and Marco Estrada... I think you guys are really overvaluing them.

I think everyones way too excited about Happs SSS time in Pittsburgh.

What's so bad about Gallardo? He's only getting about 12 million on a 3 year contract... You guys seriously prefer Estrada and Happ for what we paid for them?

He's younger, consistent/proven track-record, guys almost a lock to give you near 200IP a year. Am I missing something here? Even his FIP's been steady and consistent.

first time actually posting here Spank. Don't know why you're trying to start some sensational drama

I personally think the Jays overpaid for both Happ and Estrada. Would way much rather have Gallardo over those 2. I always got the feeling that Estrada was getting by with smoke and mirrors and that eventually the jig would be up. I personally would have been thrilled that he provided 1 good year and then parted ways.

"Jose Bautista seeks 5 years $150M "

Yeah man, I've been a lurker on and off for quite some time. Seems like a passionate group of guys.

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Well don't I have an egg on my face. I was just certain the forum would be a gong-show, but it's ran really nicely. Good work Ju1ced.

Sorry cats ass, those 2011 and 2012 seasons were nothing at all to write home about.

Wasn't me. I signed up originally and then decided to hold back.... Probably just a bunch of imposters... Cause it took me like 6 times to have an iteration of the "DJ Bluray" handle that wasn't already taken.

Hey buddy, you were Doug Ault on the old boards right? lol no worries, I don't really even post on the old board anymore... They changed the whole layout and it's just super lame. I think theres only like 3 or 4 guys left.

The answers are: No, no and hell no

While we're spitballing for OF depth: What about Travis Snider? has he signed with anyone yet? Last I heard he was cut from the O's.

probably the same reason why Shapiro gave a 41 year old Giambi a roster spot. Not the brightest bulb in the fixture

I'd go with Hutch over Chavez. Chavez had the fortunes of pitching in some big-ass ballparks... And sometimes he'd be good and then he'd give up like 10 runs in 2 innnings somewhere. Guy isn't very durable. I think they're gonna utilize him as a longman/ fill-in kinda guy... That's ideally the role I think he'd prosper in.

On the plus side they have improved their infield defense quite a bit. JD/Tulo/Goins should be able to eat up a lot of depth.. But then I think of Bautista and Saunders stumbling around the outfield... Yikes. I think they might be trying to go the Royals route... Just hoping the rotation can give em 5/6 innings and then go with Cecil/Sanchez/Storen/Osuna... Only question is whether some of those guys even make it 5 innings though.

Damn, just looking over his stats and he was pretty excellent in 2010 too. Maybe the Jays see a pattern... He's good!...sucks for 2 years.... He's good!...sucks for 2 years.... "SIGN HIM NOW! it's due to be his good year again!"

No s***... But people are always gonna have a protruding erection over his 2013 season. "why can't he just do that again!" Baseballs a funny game.

Yeah it took me a moment to realize that while looking at his HR numbers. Guys basically like an Arencibia in the outfield.

@ Stang: Yeah, he would be great! I'm a little surprised he hasn't been swiped up yet. Is he looking for some massive pay day or something? I've always liked his skill-set and figured there might be more in the way of a ceiling. I also really like Dexter Fowler and surprised more teams weren't after him. I think the Orioles gotta pretty good deal with him. Whatever the plan is, they gotta do something... Imagine if Bautista goes down for any time at all? Would be disastrous.

I gotta say, I'm a little disappointed with the construction of the rotation... Dickey?...Marco Estrada?....J Happ?.... Gavin Floy...or whoever? Aside from Stroman I really have no faith in any of the other starting pitchers. I guess the idea is that the Jays are gonna pummel the opposition each game with offense?... Not a bad plan as these bats can surely manage that. I'm especially surprised that they resigned J Happ... And a little more surprised how positive the reaction of that was here... Sure, he pitched well in a small sample size in the NL... But we've seen him over a long sample size in the AL East getting his ass rocked- my bet is he's gonna be the same old gas-canny #5 kinda guy again. And Estrada, yes he was surprisingly good last year but if you look at some of his advanced statistics he's a prime contender for some BIG regression... Especially when you consider that the leagues gotten to know him better. And Dickey? Who the hell knows what you're gonna get out of him, but age isn't on his side. ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: I don't think Hutch is as bad as he performed last year. I really can't see him going the way of Romero or whomever. If given the shot he should be able to provide some servicable time with #3/4 stuff. Sanchez is also super young and I think he should get another look in the SP role. Sure, there was things to be concerned with when he started, but he still managed to get by by the skin of his teeth and showed flashes of excellence. He was after all a 21 year old kid, experience is priceless. In reality: I'd like to see a trade of EE or JB for a good starting pitcher, OF and some prospects to bolster the org... But the rotation seems filled up with mediocre, newly added depth... so it doesn't appear the "Cleveland Boys" are going to take that route. Still, Would have been nice if they attempted to get a top-tier guy to replace Price. Hell the Shark or even Leake woulda been nice.