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  1. Ex Player
    Jays could have signed both Happ and Price, could they not have?? Reason why they didnt sign Price was because they thought at age 29 it was a bit risky, plus they didnt want to spend the money on a long-term contract. Which brings me back to my original point, Jays very rarely spend lots of money on top free agents
  2. Ex Player
    Doing the facepalm .gif without providing a counter-argument is weak. Means you got nothing to really say. David Price has been excellent for BoSox when he signed with them, even winning a WS. Why didnt Jays sign him long-term when they had the chance?? I know why. Do you??
  3. Ex Player
    Okay fair enough, so now you are giving a reason why Jays are reluctant to sign expensive FA's. But that still means I'm right and that they generally don't to sign big name free agents. I think its often a gamble as well, player could get injured, or get lazy, or just lose form. But sometimes you gotta do it, just be selective about it and hope it works out
  4. Ex Player
    I partially agree, but there have been many other free agents throughout the years that were younger and cheaper than Price which Jays/Rogers also refused to sign. Facts show Rogers does not like to sign expensive free agents (for whatever reason). Maybe they are cheap, or maybe they find it too risky. Or maybe its a combination of both?
  5. Ex Player
    Not harsh at all. 1. No I'm not Rob Ducey, I played in the same league as he did and we are still good friends. 2. No, I'm not trolling. But I think you are since asking me personal questions as to who I am has nothing to do with the thread subject. 3. To a large extent, yes I do. The fact Martin has a good WAR discounts a lot of his other stats. I do not think Russell Martin is (or was) ever a top 10 catcher of alltime. Not even close. The fact you repped this post: https://www.bluejaysmessageboard.com/threads/8877-General-2019-Blue-Jays-Discussion-Thread?p=1364542&viewfull=1#post1364542 And you didnt even realize Clemens, Molitor, Winfield, Dave Stewart, Jack Morris and Jose Canseco were all signed well before Rogers bought the Jays in 2000, tells me all I need to know about your knowledge of baseball
  6. Ex Player
    My point that Rogers as a general rule doesnt like to sign big FA players stands. Its a fact, sorry if that bothers you. And lots of big FA players would come to Toronto if Rogers offered them the money
  7. Ex Player
    Okay, so lets say Martin was a top FA catcher IYO. Thats one FA signing in the last 19 years. All the other big stars (Josh, Tulo, Price....etc) were acquired through trades. Bautista was signed when he was still developing and they got him for cheap. Same thing with Encarnacion, he wasnt a big FA signing either (although Jays did offer him lots of $$ to stay in 2016). Sorry, I hardly see any big FA signing in the last 19 years. I wish they did sign more
  8. Ex Player
    This has got to be one of the dumbest posts ever. Clemens, Molitor, Winfield, Dave Stewart, Jack Morris and Jose Canseco were all signed well before Rogers bought the Jays in 2000. Frank Thomas was 39 when they signed him, and was considered risky because of his age, which is why they got him for fairly cheap. AJ Burnett was a good pitcher, but was never a big free agent signing (he never made the AS team until his final year in 2015). Same with Russell Martin, a good solid catcher but a lifetime .250 hitter. I dont consider him a huge free agent either. He is also Canadian which played a part in Rogers wanting to sign him. So then lets look at all the big free agents Jays didnt sign since buying the team in 2000. The list is a very long one. Conclusion, as a general rule Rogers doesnt like to splurge cash on the biggest free agents that are available each year
  9. Ex Player
    Sportsnet might have to condense Blue Jays in 30 to Blue Jays in 3. Or maybe .03
  10. Ex Player
    Castillo was at least nice enough to hand us 1 run
  11. Ex Player
    And they are a legit WC contender, maybe even a divisional contender
  12. Ex Player
    And the 2nd strike on Smoak was a ball too. Ump sucks
  13. Ex Player
    That was no strike
  14. Ex Player
    Not only can they not hit, they cant bunt either
  15. Ex Player
    Pannone 7.40 ERA.....LOL
  16. Ex Player
    Another excuse-me hit for TB
  17. Ex Player
    I really hate that shift. Didnt the league at one point think of banning it??
  18. Ex Player
    Good outing for Richard if you take out the IPHR
  19. Ex Player
    What a horrible swing by Drury
  20. Ex Player
    Why would he, he's got a nice fat contract
  21. Ex Player
    The game sure has changed since I played, I never heard of an opener before Tough HR on Richard
  22. Ex Player
    f*** you shift!!
  23. Ex Player
    TB already changing pitchers???
  24. Ex Player
    Winning?? Richard lucky to get out of that with just 1 run
  25. Ex Player
    LOL.....1st inning and 31 pitches already
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