Blue Jays Discussion: 2024-25 Off-season: The free agent watch begins (and sometimes old baseball radio broadcasts)

[saska sault]

I am fully expecting San Diego. I honestly think LAD is third in this one.

The sheer difference in money should put them third.

I really don't think the international pool money matters all that much to Sasaki... if he wanted to play for money he could waited some years, dominated in Japan and came over like Yamamoto and got 300 guaranteed before stepping onto a mound in North America. He will go where he wants, knowing that first contract is just pushing his retirement cheque down the road. If anything, LA has the upper hand. No doubt in Sasakis mind they will open up the bank vault before he hits free agency.

That being said, if reports are true that he wants to forge his own path and not play in the shadows of others and maybe attract less media attention? San Diego and Toronto make more sense. San Diego may get the upper hand from the fact he isn't playing for all of Canada. Going to be interesting to see where he ends up... still really hope it's the Jays. That would give the franchise and fan base a much needed positive outlook on the coming and future seasons.

 

[Avilaj07]

With rumors now saying the Jays are in heavily with Alonso, I wonder if the Jays have a deal to trade Guerrero if he can't be signed and will lock up Alonso to replace Guerrero.

 

[aingefan]

With rumors now saying the Jays are in heavily with Alonso, I wonder if the Jays have a deal to trade Guerrero if he can't be signed and will lock up Alonso to replace Guerrero.

So, Guerrero and comp pick for Alonso and…
That’s how it’ll break down, plus factor on relative values of the contracts.
I’m more intirigued by a Guerrero trade than a signing, myself.

 

[Bjindaho]

I'm still firmly in the re-sign Guerrero AND sign Alonso camp.

Vlad can play decent 3rd and it dramatically improves the production from the infield.

 

[Bjindaho]

Mets Reportedly Expect Pete Alonso To Sign Elsewhere

The Mets and Pete Alonso have been in a staredown for a while but it seems the club is blinking. …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Report: Blue Jays among teams 'in discussions' with slugger Pete Alonso

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of three teams in discussions to sign first baseman Pete Alonso, whose free agency is reaching "a critical juncture," The Athletic reported on Thursday.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[aingefan]

I'm still firmly in the re-sign Guerrero AND sign Alonso camp.

Vlad can play decent 3rd and it dramatically improves the production from the infield.

What would your take be on a Vlad trade to the Cubs?

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Greek_physique]

Similar path to Yanks? Does he forget Mets already paid Soto...lol

 

[phillipmike]

 

[Bjindaho]

Similar path to Yanks? Does he forget Mets already paid Soto...lol

They are spreading the Alonso money. They were comfortable doing both.

 

[Suntouchable13]

I still want Alonso just as a pure thumper. He can split DH/1B duties with Vladdy.

 

[LaP]

Jays can go for the all time best defense.

He would fit very well with the team. Only has one good offensive season in career. Can't hit with power. Doesn't get on base either. Way too many strikeouts for his lack of power.

 

[Bjindaho]

What would your take be on a Vlad trade to the Cubs?

It would have to include Caissie in the offer (both from the value POV and that Caissie is likely excess for CHC from a depth POV).

 

[aingefan]

It would have to include Caissie in the offer (both from the value POV and that Caissie is likely excess for CHC from a depth POV).

They also have the young 1B who looks to have some pop, and SasakiV.OF. Strong catcher at AA.
Good makings there too.

 

[cyris]

I'm still firmly in the re-sign Guerrero AND sign Alonso camp.

Vlad can play decent 3rd and it dramatically improves the production from the infield.

Even if people question Vladdy’s ability to play 3rd. I think you can get away with him only playing 40ish games there.
Alonso is the DH when Vladdy plays 1st and add to that rest days for both guys and there would be plenty of opportunities for other guys to DH when they need a rest from playing the field.

 

[Bjindaho]

In terms of Bichette...

The worst case scenario isn't him struggling (or trading him). The worst case scenario is that Bo plays the same as he has for most of his career, which propels the Jays into the playoffs because at that point, he likely walks for a comp pick (hard to trade a star SS when you are in a playoff spot).

 

[Discoverer]

In terms of Bichette...

The worst case scenario isn't him struggling (or trading him). The worst case scenario is that Bo plays the same as he has for most of his career, which propels the Jays into the playoffs because at that point, he likely walks for a comp pick (hard to trade a star SS when you are in a playoff spot).

I can kind of understand if you think the worst scenario is that Bo helps the Jays get into the playoff hunt, they miss the postseason, and then lose him for a comp pick anyway.

But making the playoffs because Bo played great? Naw. I've seen more than enough non-playoff years in my life to consider that remotely close to a "worst case scenario."

 

[cyris]

I can kind of understand if you think the worst scenario is that Bo helps the Jays get into the playoff hunt, they miss the postseason, and then lose him for a comp pick anyway.

But making the playoffs because Bo played great? Naw. I've seen more than enough non-playoff years in my life to consider that remotely close to a "worst case scenario."

Yeah I’d say he was close to worst case scenario.
Worst is Bo plays well and they are in playoff contention so they don’t trade him but they ultimately miss by a win or 2 and he walks for just a comp pick lol

 

[jetsforever]

Obviously we need to sign Vlad, but it would probably be good if we could pick up Alonso too to get some hitting back into the lineup.

 

[ER89]

If these dimwits don't sign Vlad because of money then theyre dumb as rocks

 

[phillipmike]

Worth noting the Jays scouted Alonso heavily in 2016 and their former scout who helped take Bichette regrets not advocating more for Alonso;

https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-scout-on-bo-bichette

Biggest miss
“It’s still early in his career, but I definitely didn’t have Pete Alonso hitting 53 homers in his rookie year,” Bishoff said. “He’s one I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about, because he always had power and he always hit at Florida, he just had some unlucky injuries throughout his career. I won’t say I missed on the makeup because I thought it was good, but I didn’t give enough credit, it was really good makeup. You can see it now. It seems like he’s one of the most confident guys in the league when he steps in the box and you can tell the work ethic’s there, and he seems like an all-around good guy.”

Sounds like a Vlad extension and Alonso signing could be in the cards.

 

[Tony Romo]

Alonso may hit 60 in the AL east tbh

 

[Dr.Funk]

 

[matand]

The rumors of Mets trading for vladdy is outright a joke you can't afford to pay alonso money he wants as your ownship won't give you the money what makes you think they can resign vlad who is far more expensive

 

[tmlfan98]

Lmao BNS just subtly called out (for a guy like him this is going nuclear) all the agents and teams who have been making the Jays the butt end of a joke this offseason.



BNS the company man returns!