***Official Toronto Blue Jays Thread*** - Page 28

Natenator76 · 03-13-2022, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mymoneypls

I like Nate and know he throws hard, I’ve heard from others that until his ball has more movement it may be tough for him to get out of the pen. Is this true?
Plus the way starting pitching is going having very good Relievers is probably just as important now a days.

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It looks like he has added some movement over the past year but it's still not where you'd want it to be for significant innings as a starter.

eye4talent · 03-13-2022, 10:49 AM

Apparently the jays tried to sign Villar, but he rejected their 1-year, $6.5 million offer. I guess that indicates how they are trying to address the 2B/3B situation.

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Mymoneypls · 03-13-2022, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by eye4talent

Apparently the jays tried to sign Villar, but he rejected their 1-year, $6.5 million offer. I guess that indicates how they are trying to address the 2B/3B situation.

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When does Orelvis Martinez come up? Although I assume he will play 3rd base.

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eye4talent · 03-13-2022, 12:57 PM

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When does Orelvis Martinez come up? Although I assume he will play 3rd base.

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Sometime after Jordan Groshans comes up. Their infield prospect depth is probably a major consideration as they address the infield for this season.

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pewe · 03-13-2022, 02:13 PM

With Canada’s regulations stipulating all ball players on visiting clubs must be vaccinated to play in country, will it give Toronto a sneaky extra home field advantage this year? For instance, on the Red Sox it probably means a number of starting players like Chris Sale, Xander Bogaerts, and Christian Arroyo wouldn’t be available. Supposedly 10 Red Sox players aren’t vaccinated on the team, and it’s unclear who else fits that definition.

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BSG · 03-13-2022, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eye4talent

Apparently the jays tried to sign Villar, but he rejected their 1-year, $6.5 million offer. I guess that indicates how they are trying to address the 2B/3B situation.

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This was very good news! Not a fan the first time and happy we won’t repeat this mistake.

BSG · 03-14-2022, 07:05 PM

Hoping we land Freeman! But can we somehow get rid of Grichuk?

Yaga · 03-14-2022, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BSG

Hoping we land Freeman! But can we somehow get rid of Grichuk?

Yeah he was just awful last year!

crpav · 03-14-2022, 07:41 PM

Miguel Hiraldo, buy or no?

eye4talent · 03-14-2022, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BSG

Hoping we land Freeman! But can we somehow get rid of Grichuk?

It’ll be Schwarber.

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KevinC · 03-15-2022, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by eye4talent

It’ll be Schwarber.

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I'm hoping it's him and not Freeman.

For sure Freeman's the far better player, but you don't want to be locked into 6 year contract with somebody on the bad side of 30. Need that money for Bo and Vlad extensions.

eye4talent · 03-15-2022, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

I'm hoping it's him and not Freeman.

For sure Freeman's the far better player, but you don't want to be locked into 6 year contract with somebody on the bad side of 30. Need that money for Bo and Vlad extensions.

Agreed. Also, they don’t need to add someone who’s going to take Vlad off the field for half (or more) of the games. Even if Vlad never quite reaches Freeman’s level of defense, he’ll be a better hitter if he’s manning first base. Players need that extra engagement.

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daeve · 03-15-2022, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by eye4talent

Kikuchi to round out the rotation… I like it. That’s basically the same as bringing back Matz.

That means Pearson will definitely be in the bullpen, where he’ll be a beast.

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I'm thinking we'll see him as a swing 2-3 IP option to get him stretched out this year. Maybe some spot starts if someone in the rotation goes down.

Nester99 · 03-15-2022, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

I'm hoping it's him and not Freeman.

For sure Freeman's the far better player, but you don't want to be locked into 6 year contract with somebody on the bad side of 30. Need that money for Bo and Vlad extensions.

Totally agree.

We need a left bat but we have the best 1st base bat in the league.

Need to move Gruchuk as well

eye4talent · 03-15-2022, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

I'm thinking we'll see him as a swing 2-3 IP option to get him stretched out this year. Maybe some spot starts if someone in the rotation goes down.

He’ll be for the Jays what Kopech was for the White Sox last year.

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LVDan · 03-15-2022, 02:08 PM

Is this the time to empty the farm for JoRam?
I think it’s smarter than a long term deal for a FA over 30..that would be a lynchpin LHB in the middle.

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shortstopguy12 · 03-15-2022, 03:31 PM

Love this kid, and I have so much of him!! At $12-$15 a base auto, I have more than my fair share.

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Miguel Hiraldo, buy or no?

Natenator76 · 03-15-2022, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by eye4talent

It’ll be Schwarber.

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Let's hope so. We don't need a 6 year, 180M contract on the books when Vlad and bichette are coming due. A couple year deal for schwarbs will be perfect and he has such great utility in the positions he can play if needs be.

Big ass bat to boot that seems to be clutch as well. Let's hope you are right.

DontToewsMeBro · 03-15-2022, 07:09 PM

I'm fine with the Jays playing Jordan Groshans at 2nd this year.
He's cheap, young, and has played with Vlad, Bo, etc. before.

Don't want Freeman and the contract he'll command on the bad side of 30

Most intriguing is Gabriel Moreno. With the current glut of catchers (Jansen, Kirk, McGuire) something has to happen.

BigSlim16 · 03-16-2022, 07:31 AM

Jon Morosi is reporting that the Blue Jays are finalizing a trade for Matt Chapman.

Personally I was hoping they'd go bigger and get Jose Ramirez, but I'm certainly not gonna sulk over getting Chapman instead

PLAYED4NOTHING · 03-16-2022, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by eye4talent

He’ll be for the Jays what Kopech was for the White Sox last year.

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I don’t see a problem with that Kopech was tough !! Good deal

BSG · 03-16-2022, 09:13 AM

Blue Jays deal for Matt Chapman is done. Kevin Smith, Gunnar Hoglund, Zach Logue and Kirby Snead are headed to Athletics, per source.

World Series confirmed.

BSG · 03-16-2022, 09:19 AM

https://twitter.com/bluejays/status/...643499525?s=21

How is this not the closest group ever. Man, it is awesome to be a Jays fan right now.

zeus22 · 03-16-2022, 10:24 AM

As per Ken Rosenthal......

Blue Jays have spoken to Guardians about trade for José Ramírez, with idea of playing Ramírez at 2B, sources tell @TheAthletic. Other teams showing interest in Ramírez as well. Still unlikely Guardians will move him. Ramírez under club control for two more seasons, combined $24M.

JRX · 03-16-2022, 10:26 AM

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As per Ken Rosenthal......

Blue Jays have spoken to Guardians about trade for José Ramírez, with idea of playing Ramírez at 2B, sources tell @TheAthletic. Other teams showing interest in Ramírez as well. Still unlikely Guardians will move him. Ramírez under club control for two more seasons, combined $24M.

If that happens, my god that team will set some offensive records.

03-15-2022, 02:08 PM	#691
LVDan Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 17,584	Is this the time to empty the farm for JoRam? I think it’s smarter than a long term deal for a FA over 30..that would be a lynchpin LHB in the middle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ So we cheated and we lied and we tested. And we never failed to fail; it was the easiest thing to do.

03-13-2022, 10:49 AM	#677
eye4talent Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 7,925 eye4talent eye4talent	Apparently the jays tried to sign Villar, but he rejected their 1-year, $6.5 million offer. I guess that indicates how they are trying to address the 2B/3B situation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

03-13-2022, 02:13 PM	#680
pewe Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 26,641	With Canada’s regulations stipulating all ball players on visiting clubs must be vaccinated to play in country, will it give Toronto a sneaky extra home field advantage this year? For instance, on the Red Sox it probably means a number of starting players like Chris Sale, Xander Bogaerts, and Christian Arroyo wouldn’t be available. Supposedly 10 Red Sox players aren’t vaccinated on the team, and it’s unclear who else fits that definition. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-14-2022, 07:05 PM	#682
BSG Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,408	Hoping we land Freeman! But can we somehow get rid of Grichuk?

03-14-2022, 07:41 PM	#684
crpav Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 3,179	Miguel Hiraldo, buy or no?

03-15-2022, 07:09 PM	#694
DontToewsMeBro Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Proudly Canadian, eh Posts: 3,681 centurion-collectibles	I'm fine with the Jays playing Jordan Groshans at 2nd this year. He's cheap, young, and has played with Vlad, Bo, etc. before. Don't want Freeman and the contract he'll command on the bad side of 30 Most intriguing is Gabriel Moreno. With the current glut of catchers (Jansen, Kirk, McGuire) something has to happen.

03-16-2022, 07:31 AM	#695
BigSlim16 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,332	Jon Morosi is reporting that the Blue Jays are finalizing a trade for Matt Chapman. Personally I was hoping they'd go bigger and get Jose Ramirez, but I'm certainly not gonna sulk over getting Chapman instead

03-16-2022, 09:13 AM	#697
BSG Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,408	Blue Jays deal for Matt Chapman is done. Kevin Smith, Gunnar Hoglund, Zach Logue and Kirby Snead are headed to Athletics, per source. World Series confirmed.

03-16-2022, 09:19 AM	#698
BSG Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,408	https://twitter.com/bluejays/status/...643499525?s=21 How is this not the closest group ever. Man, it is awesome to be a Jays fan right now.

03-16-2022, 10:24 AM	#699
zeus22 Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 599	As per Ken Rosenthal...... Blue Jays have spoken to Guardians about trade for José Ramírez, with idea of playing Ramírez at 2B, sources tell @TheAthletic. Other teams showing interest in Ramírez as well. Still unlikely Guardians will move him. Ramírez under club control for two more seasons, combined $24M.