Blue Jays, Tigers, Astros, Cubs and Red Sox in the hunt for Bregman

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Going to guess the Astros freeing up money by trading Pressly is a precursor to bringing him back?  Then they'll also need to trade Peredes most likely. 

2 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

Going to guess the Astros freeing up money by trading Pressly is a precursor to bringing him back?  Then they'll also need to trade Peredes most likely. 

Why? Parades moves to 2nd and Altuve moves to LF is what I've read.

5 minutes ago, Spanky99 said:

Reddit.

Anything to add instead of just crying all the time about me posting news I see? 

Just now, Spanky99 said:

Why? Parades moves to 2nd and Altuve moves to LF is what I've read.

Altuve is not moving to the outfield at age 36 or however hold he is lol. 

1 minute ago, Jays24 said:

Anything to add instead of just crying all the time about me posting news I see? 

That's not new news, man. Jays have been in on Bregman since he's become a FA. Just sayin'...

5 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

Altuve is not moving to the outfield at age 36 or however hold he is lol. 

Well, you'll have to talk to him then I guess. IDKWETTY.

Also, playing the OF is far easier than the MIF, ya dingleberry.

2 minutes ago, Spanky99 said:

That's not new news, man. Jays have been in on Bregman since he's become a FA. Just sayin'...

Things change throughout free agency as teams spend their resources elsewhere.  Houston was out and is now back in and apparently still has their offer on the table. 

Stop being the post police because clearly no one gives a cares about your whining dude, the news cycle continue in the off-season.  

1 minute ago, Jays24 said:

Things change throughout free agency as teams spend their resources elsewhere.  Houston was out and is now back in and apparently still has their offer on the table. 

Stop being the post police because clearly no one gives a cares about your whining dude, the news cycle continue in the off-season.  

K.....

Just now, Eat My Shatkins said:

If the Jays got Alonso tonight, I wonder if they'd still be in on Bregman...

That'd be awesome. I don't give a s*** how much money they spend.

I think it would have to be either or.  I'm sure they're selling Alonso on Vlad playing some 3B so he can play some 1B.  No one wants to be a full time DH at that age when still trying to seek big dollars.  

1 hour ago, Chappy said:

Don’t forget Yimi.  The pen looks solid as of now and I’m not sure they are done with it yet.  It’s been a solid offseason as is but we need another bat or SP at the minimum for us to realistically be a threat.  

There's still a ton of good relievers on the market too. Picking up another big bat could go a long way to convincing some of those that the team is legit next year.

Just now, Abomination said:

There's still a ton of good relievers on the market too. Picking up another big bat could go a long way to convincing some of those that the team is legit next year.

Signing a starter adds Rodriguez to the bullpen depth and I think that should be good enough, assuming Hoffman is ready to become our closer.  

https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/free-agent-third-baseman-alex-bregman-reportedly-sitting-on-6-year-contract-offer-from-toronto-blue-jays-as-houston-astros-hold-out-01jjsf7yd6pa

9 minutes ago, Terminator said:

He makes a ton of sense and would vault this team into a AL East contender.

Houston has natural advantages over us, of course. So we probably have to beat their offer by a good bit.

Nightengale says 6 for 180 makes him think but with no state income tax and it being the only team he's played for it might take 7 years which starts to get pretty damn scary if you map it out.

1. Age 31: 4 WAR
2. Age 32: 3.5
3. 3
4. 2.5
5. 2
6. 1.5
7. Age 37: 1

 

Agreed about the impact, he fits perfectly with the team.  However, I wouldn't go near a 7 year deal for him but my job isn't on the line lol.  

Jays should just go 4 years to get Alonso than 7 years for Bregman.  

Ughh... why does that have to be from bObNiGhTeNgAlE 

Would you guys prefer Alonso 3 for $90mil or Bregman 6 for $180mil?

3 minutes ago, Gen.Disarray said:

Would you guys prefer Alonso 3 for $90mil or Bregman 6 for $180mil?

If that's with deferrals, I say sure, lol. Either one!

3 minutes ago, Gen.Disarray said:

Would you guys prefer Alonso 3 for $90mil or Bregman 6 for $180mil?

I would be happy with either just because the Jays become MUCH better in the immediatate short term. 

Bregman is the better fit because of his defense at 3B but i'm much more confident in Alonso being good throughout his contract while I expect Bregman to fall off in his last 2 years.  

23 hours ago, Gen.Disarray said:

Would you guys prefer Alonso 3 for $90mil or Bregman 6 for $180mil?

Bregman.  Flags fly forever.  If Roger's is opening the wallet to this extent, go for it!