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  1. Jays24
    Ya I remember Bo being open to the team bringing in better SS defenders a few years ago. Think my post was miscommunicated where I think he should have at least had a few innings at 2B for Epsy last year while still being the starting SS. Just like Zimmer was never seen as the starting CF for pushing Springer to RF.
  2. Jays24
    But I'm giving you the example of us moving Springer who is clearly more established than Bo. Heck, we didn't even give Vlad a chance to earn 3B back when he lost all that weight. Regardless, with the elite level defense we're going to be putting out there this year... Bo's defense will need to speak for itself. We don't have Teo/Gurriel anymore. Our expectation level on that end has gone way the hell up.
  3. Jays24
    Ya, not saying it should be permanent for Espy of all players. Just should have been tried like we did with Zimmer. No one was saying Zimmer will be our permanent CF lol.
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    I have 0 clue about what and who Bo is. Just saying that being selfless would be a first required step to seeing him switch positions for the best interest of the team in the short term. We don't even know if the team ever approached him based on our current roster. All speculation but never understood seeing an established player like Springer switching spots while Bo has never done it even once.
  5. Jays24
    I agree that it doesn't happen often but thats usually because SS's are usually the best infield defenders on the team overall and get that "captain" label. Like you said, with the constant shifting we've been doing, didn't seem like a big deal. And I'd disagree that all OF positions are the same. CF is and has always been a different animal than the corner spots. If it can be done there, it can be done in the infield. Just gotta be selfless.
  6. Jays24
    Let's not resort to name calling again. Last time I answered back, I was suspended for mentioning something like I was supposed to know your personal life issues. Just don't be that guy by resorting to this nonsense first if you cant handle comebacks lol.
  7. Jays24
    Let's just hope he's really improved his defense because he'll stick out like a sore thumb on our team otherwise this year. We have near elite defenders at all positions except his. And I agree that it isn't his decision but there must be a reason why he hasn't even spent. Maybe management feels his ego is too fragile but it'd all be speculation. Think we all just care about having the best team possible and his defense at SS will be a huge part of this.
  8. Jays24
    Who said everyday? My comment said when Espy is in the lineup, he should be SS while Bo is at 2B. It's no different than when Springer moved to a corner OF spot for the times Zimmer came onto the field last year. My God! Lol
  9. Jays24
    Loll wasnt expecting that comment but hilarious nonetheless. Would love him to take the leadership role and let the better SS stop playing 2B. It's happened for the past 2 years with Semien/Espinal. Vladdy moved over to 1B, Springer is moving to a Corner OF spot... now just need him to realize that Espinal should be SS every single inning he's on the field.
  10. Jays24
    If the courts don't find him guilty then people in here should get off their high horses. Now if he screws around again then sure but I believe in 2nd chances. Also doesn't hurt that he's one hell of a pitcher and could give us the best starting 5 in baseball lol.
  11. Jays24
    Honestly... the Jays have been holding out hope for like 4 years. Planning anything around him or Merryweather is foolish when your payrolls in the top 5 range in baseball. They should be seen as "bonuses" at this point.
  12. Jays24
    Now that's a great take!
  13. Jays24
    To help Varsho avoid facing lefties, i think we should bat Varsho higher when going against a RHP starting pitcher. If we put at least one or two big lefty mashers behind him then itll be less likely other teams bring in a lefty from the pen to shut him down. Now who he should bat in front of is the hard part. Maybe having Chapman/Jansen behind him is enough? Him being put ahead of the others is a tough call.
  14. Jays24
    You gotta stack righties that can bash lefties behind him. That will make other managers think twice about going to the bullpen against him. If he bats 6th or lower then we are screwed every time because we also got KK and Biggio that other teams would want to bring a lefty in for.
  15. Jays24
    Ya but having him on the roster as someone who can play there in emergency situations is exactly the flexibility that would allow other moves to win games.
  16. Jays24
    They kept showing a couple of his nice catches as a Catcher so I assumed he was good there too lol.
  17. Jays24
    This is a very underrated aspect of how we can construct our lineups without having to sign a s***** 3rd catcher. I still can't remember the last player who could play CF and C at a high level. Extremely rare to have an athlete like this at the major league level
  18. Jays24
    Let's not forget that we added Bass and Merrifield at the trade deadline too loll. This feels like Deja vu but don't remember which iteration of the Jays got accused of being racist before lol.
  19. Jays24
    Not true at all. I'm far from being right all the time so im never stuck on my opinion knowing this. I just prefer to voice my opinion and don't always like everything this front office does because they're also far from being right all the time. In regards to this offseason, I hate the Teo trade and loved the KK/Bassit signings. I don't think we got good value in this trade since i was a huge believer in Moreno being elite. I also don't hate this trade because we filled a major area of need longterm while subtracting from a position of strength.
  20. Jays24
    Brain fart... forgot about Mr Kirk.
  21. Jays24
    Personally thought Gurriel would have been a great 4th OFer with a team that has 3 CFers. Not to mention he can play a pretty good 1B too. Dude was the only player on our team that was batting close to .300 all year (along with Kirk) and was missed during our stretch run to the playoffs. If he was able to combine that hitting with some power, would have been amazing.
  22. Jays24
    So we're expecting KK to get better after coming off a major Hip injury? His whole game is based on speed. Gurriel is the better overall player between the two for next season in my eyes. Yes, I just saw Varsho's breakdown defensively. It's impressive no doubt and exactly what we needed on this team long term. Just not a fan of the price.
  23. Jays24
    is KK really better than Gurriel at this stage of his career? Most of Varsho's WAR came from CF defense, which won't happen as much here. Don't forget that to get all those players, we had to give up Moreno and a comp pick from the Bassit signing too. Those assets could have been used to improve elsewhere. As a Jays fan, I'll still be excited to see how we performing this upcoming season but I'm definitely saddened at losing Teo for next year and Moreno in the long term.
  24. Jays24
    I'm not looking for "depth" when I'm trading the best prospect in baseball who looks like he'll be a perennial .300+ batter with elite defense at a premium position. Like I said, you only trade a guy like Moreno for a superstar and nothing less. Then we added Gurriel to the trade for the fun of it. This is a total panic move from a guy who's trying to keep his job this upcoming season.
  25. Jays24
    Hilarious seeing some people liking the move here while saying "all he needs to do is strike out less, walk more, hit better against lefties." Loll This move would have looked better if we didn't sign Kiermaier so he could play CF where most of his value is from.
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