God, the MLB offseason sucks so much ass.
Blue Jays Discussion: 2024-25 Off-season: The free agent watch begins (and sometimes old baseball radio broadcasts)
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Suntouchable13
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I was just thinking the same thing. I don't think there is anything that can be done to speed things up.
removing the comp picks, i guess?
Suntouchable13
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If they are OK offering 750 to Soto they should have offered Ohtani 1 billion lol.
Kurtz
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Biggest contract in their franchise history. I wager it's backloaded and that they may have thoughts towards trading him by year 2.
Kurtz
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You know..I've never tried to learn Spanish, but based on that tweet, it doesn't seem like it'd be all that hard to learn.
Also, if Soto gets 750 I gotta think that Vlad will look for half a bil.
phillipmike
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Going to hit like crack when we have a Vladdy 12 year extension presser and a Juan Soto presser back to back.
Killer Orcas
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Just so wouldn't have to hear American media spew anti Toronto (Canadian) garbage would love to see them walk out Bichette, Soto and Vlad in that order announcing signings. The order would also be how they'd hit in the 2-3-4 slot
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phillipmike
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Exactly, it helped his client so he stayed quiet. And i will go that extra mile and say i still think they were in on it. It cant be a coincidence that they say nothing until the Ohtani signed with the Dodgers and that both Ohtani and Herjavec (who was on the flight) have the same agency representing them; CAA. Not to mention the Ohtani got $100-200M more than many expected. That fake flight and staying quiet made Ohtani a lot of money.
I think the reason why he didn't come out with it. I honestly think the Jays gave Ohtani an absolutely f***ing crazy offer and the Dodgers were nowhere near it, until those rumours came out tbh.
I believe the same. Just like right now the jays areat 15 years,750mil for soto and now soto/boras is trying to get the other teams to match
What I’m hearing about the Cardinals and Ryan Helsley, the baffling Blue Jays and more - The Athletic
For six months now, I’ve found the Toronto Blue Jays baffling. They sold at the trade deadline, but held the pieces that could have brought the most in return, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and shortstop Bo Bichette (Bichette’s value admittedly was down). Club officials repeatedly have said they plan to compete in 2025, and sources briefed on the Juan Soto discussions say the team is making a strong push for the free-agent outfielder. The other bidders in the Soto sweepstakes, however, are better positioned to compete long-term, particularly with Guerrero and Bichette unsigned as they enter their final year under club control.
The Jays, though, seem to be banking on their group of young position players to keep the team from crashing in 2026 even if Soto signs elsewhere and Guerrero and Bichette depart. Rather than acquire young prospects at the deadline, they opted for three major-league-ready players — Will Wagner and Joey Loperfido for Yusei Kikuchi, Jonatan Clase for Yimi Garcia. Part of 2025 will be devoted to finding out what those three and other young Jays hitters can contribute in ’26 and beyond.
As it stands, the Jays don’t have enough at-bats for all of their youngsters, increasing the possibility of the team making at least one trade. Wagner plays first and second, Loperfido first and outfield, Clase the outfield. Davis Schneider plays left and second, Spencer Horwitz first and second. Leo Jiménez eventually could replace Bichette at short. Orelvis Martinez, who was suspended for 80 games last season after testing positive for a banned substance, is another who plays second. Addison Berger plays third and right, Steward Berroa the outfield.
Can some combination of those players provide say, 60 percent of Guerrero’s and Bichette’s combined value, with the Jays acquiring established stars to play other positions? Perhaps. But the strategy still seems odd, not to mention risky. Guerrero is an anchor to build around. And the best guess is that he will be gone.
For six months now, I’ve found the Toronto Blue Jays baffling. They sold at the trade deadline, but held the pieces that could have brought the most in return, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and shortstop Bo Bichette (Bichette’s value admittedly was down). Club officials repeatedly have said they plan to compete in 2025, and sources briefed on the Juan Soto discussions say the team is making a strong push for the free-agent outfielder. The other bidders in the Soto sweepstakes, however, are better positioned to compete long-term, particularly with Guerrero and Bichette unsigned as they enter their final year under club control.
The Jays, though, seem to be banking on their group of young position players to keep the team from crashing in 2026 even if Soto signs elsewhere and Guerrero and Bichette depart. Rather than acquire young prospects at the deadline, they opted for three major-league-ready players — Will Wagner and Joey Loperfido for Yusei Kikuchi, Jonatan Clase for Yimi Garcia. Part of 2025 will be devoted to finding out what those three and other young Jays hitters can contribute in ’26 and beyond.
As it stands, the Jays don’t have enough at-bats for all of their youngsters, increasing the possibility of the team making at least one trade. Wagner plays first and second, Loperfido first and outfield, Clase the outfield. Davis Schneider plays left and second, Spencer Horwitz first and second. Leo Jiménez eventually could replace Bichette at short. Orelvis Martinez, who was suspended for 80 games last season after testing positive for a banned substance, is another who plays second. Addison Berger plays third and right, Steward Berroa the outfield.
Can some combination of those players provide say, 60 percent of Guerrero’s and Bichette’s combined value, with the Jays acquiring established stars to play other positions? Perhaps. But the strategy still seems odd, not to mention risky. Guerrero is an anchor to build around. And the best guess is that he will be gone.
Honestly, there’s a part of me that thinks we sign Soto with basically the smear campaign MLB writers have done in regards to the jays.
"I have no idea why the team is even trying to win; they should be concentrating on their REAL job, being a farm team to the Yankees and the Dodgers!"
Woodman19
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and part of me thinks you will be upset when he signs with the Mets for $500 million.
