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You do realize that JBJ isn't good enough for you to get in a bidding war for? He's a guy who you take if he fits your price/timeline. Now that differs from some of the elite free agents you mentioned and Springer, who most of us hope we can outbid teams for.
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This is exactly what I'd expect. We've run out of options on Mcguire right? Seems right that we'd give him one last shot as the backup.
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Blue Jays sign George Springer to a 6 year, $150M deal
Jays24 replied to Jays24's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
As a Blue Jays fan, it's just hard to get your hopes up that we can get 1, let alone both of them to come here. Sucks that we signed Grichuk to that unnecessary extension because he'd be the clear odd man out in this situation. Instead we'd have to trade one of Teo/Gurriel since we'd get the most back for them. That possibility was more fun to ponder when Lindor was still available. -
Agreed. You want him to get all his struggles out before you start the clock. Only way you start the clock is if he forces your hand in the minors by dominating. Heck, even then we've seen countless examples of service time manipulation.
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If he kills it in AAA, I think he could still use some time to determine whether he could play a premium position at a high level (SS/CF). Maybe the Jays already know the answer to that question so this could just be a fans take who haven't gotten a chance to see him properly yet.
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Ya I doubt Martin's clock begins in 2021. 2022 would be the best case scenario no matter what imo. I'm sure we'd use other players as plug ins if key players were to go down next season. Also I see Martin's position in the majors being determined by our need at the time. If we sign Springer and we think Martin would be a great CF... then I'm sure he'd start off playing LF/RF. Once he proves he can do that at a high level then we try to worry about the "issue". By that time, maybe Springer would be better off as a corner outfielder himself.
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Biggio is a below average 3B so I don't want to move him there just to fit Wong here. Id only move Biggio and Bo off their positions for a MAJOR upgrade. Now while I really don't want to see Grichuk at CF for a full season again, I'm not a huge fan of Bradley Jr. Love the defense but not a fan of the bat. Would only like him as a stopgap solution, which could work if we can put Martin out there in 2022.
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Russell Martin showed that there are no such things as home country discounts but at least he wouldn't be totally objected to the idea.
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I understand why he'd go to the Yankees but just thought he could use that leverage of interest to protect himself. Not like the Yankees would be cash strapped for next season but I guess you're right.
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Ya, it would have to be a massive overpay to move him to 3rd because I think he'll find a team to give him a starting SS gig.
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Surprised he wouldn't use that leverage to give himself a player option for year 2 just to protect himself from injury/underperforming.
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Vlad will find out in spring training that he's no 3rd baseman. I just hope he's good enough defensively to even be a 1st baseman lol. 3B, CF, #1/2 starter and closer. I'd hope we get 1 player to help address each of those spots with closer being last on the importance list.
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Exactly where I stand. It all comes down to Springer or Bauer at this stage. I think we'll be able to add 2 2nd tier/3rd tier guys without an issue but the real impact will come from one of those two.
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Blue Jays sign George Springer to a 6 year, $150M deal
Jays24 replied to Jays24's topic in Toronto Blue Jays Talk
Report: Mets could hold edge over Blue Jays for Springer https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2093093 Sending this link just for you lol. -
What does it matter that we've been linked if the player himself hasn't taken whatever we've put out there. We've been linked to almost every free agent and how's that worked out for us so far? Either Springer doesn't actually want to be here or he's stuck on getting a particular dollar value that we've yet to meet. Another team can easily come in if they feel their other avenues haven't worked out or if they know Springer's original ask is coming back down. A positive attribute of Shatkins is that they're financially responsible but that can also work against you when you're bidding for top tier talent via trade or via free agency.
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Ya I agree but everyone here seems like they'll hate the deal with a passion lol
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Lets see the reaction here if we give Springer a 6 year deal lol.
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Don't berate Jose like that with this comparison pls lol. Not sure why there's hate for the DJL contract when the Jays offered 4/78. Yankees are basically getting an extra 2 years for 12 million. He's an awesome fielder who can easily transition to 1B full time during the last 2 years.
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I am assuming his game remains productive so won't comment on him falling off. The amount of cheap Homers I saw him hit at Yankees stadium seems like his bat was made for there.
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He's earning 15 million per season and seems to be getting better yearly. Sure the last year might be bad but to get these next few years at that price is amazing for them. He can also play 1B during his last few years and still be productive with the bat. Most would have assumed he would get 5/90, which would still be a good deal. Yankees seem to have gotten an extra free year for him. If you don't think that's a great deal then I don't know what to say.
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Lol always more fun to embellish things
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Report: Yankees finalizing contract with 2-time Cy Young winner Kluber https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2092782 God dammit. Thought the Yankees rotation was going to be a joke after the DJL signing. Hope this is it for them...
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Last time I posted a link from The Score, you threw a tantrum. Just wanted to check in with you lol.
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Would people be upset at a 6/150 deal for Springer? Last few years might suck but it might take that extra year for us to get him. Something we didn't seem to want to do for DJL.
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Report: Cubs, Bryant agree to $19.5M deal in last arbitration-eligible season https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2092720 Hope I'm able to post this Spanky lol. Let the trade discussions officially proceed...