Can Merryweather really be this good?
It is interesting reviewing what Atkins said about him soon after the JD trade:
"What I can tell you is that we're excited about the return," Atkins said. "It's a near-term prospect we feel can impact our major-league team in a significant way."
I don't remember much about the game, but it was the 2nd or 3rd inning and in the SkyDome, early in the season when I was still watching every second of every game. It was a Jose Canseco moon shot that we rewound and watched a few times. Shea was actually pretty decent for a year or two.
I hope the Jays don't carry Reese, and expose him to waivers. I would rather keep Merryweather AND Liriano to start the season. We will see. The Mets cut Caleb Joseph. He's likely come back if the Jays really want that veteran presence.
McKinney having a strong spring, has a real shot to break with the Brewers and contribute.
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In other news, the Pirates signed PED user and domestic abuser Steven Wright. Wow.
So what is with Pompey, too many concussions? What was Lawrie's issue, besides being a little dumb. He had arm and back issues, IIRC. Man, when Lawrie first came up for us he was unbelievable.
I was just looking to see what Dalton Pompey was up to. I was surprised to find out he is sort of out of baseball. Hasn't played since 2020. And he wasn't signed by anyone for 2021. He's 28. Huh. I thought he had a shot somewhere. In other former Canuck baseball player news, Brett Lawrie has been out of professional baseball for 5 years now.
I really liked both players back in the day. Kind of depressing.
I've never been too much of a Davis fan, but to his credit he keeps producing. And has plus defense. Last year I wouldn't have cared if he was DFAed. Now I can see him as a long term piece on this roster.
So carry 7 arms in the 'pen until then? Maybe.
I do not think there is a prayer McGuire clears waivers. I couldn't care less, honestly. He is as meh as they get. At least in our system where we have all the catchers.