Blue Jays GDT: 2024 v6 | Fri, Sept 13 | vs StL | 7pm ET/4pm PT | TBA vs TBA Ohtanis Makes History

[aingefan]

Schneiders gonna need to keep hitting, there’s a role for him there moving forward. But Orelvis Martinez is gonna push him for it. Some second base, maybe some DH.
Similar offensive production in the minors, similar position with a defensive edge to DS.
In either case, next years team is going to be interesting. And the next wave pushing from AAA and AA is gonna be pretty ready for ‘26 at the very latest if it all comes apart. I’m guessing that Clase, Roden, Shreck, Barger, McAdoo, Kasevich, Jimenez and Martinez all start the year there and will be in tough to crack the big league team in big roles. Berroa, Tirotta and Palmegiani should be there too. And some of those guys have already done pretty much all you could reasonably expect at that level.
Interesting to see how it all plays out.

 

[canucksfan]

Schneiders gonna need to keep hitting, there’s a role for him there moving forward. But Orelvis Martinez is gonna push him for it. Some second base, maybe some DH.
Similar offensive production in the minors, similar position with a defensive edge to DS.
In either case, next years team is going to be interesting. And the next wave pushing from AAA and AA is gonna be pretty ready for ‘26 at the very latest if it all comes apart. I’m guessing that Clase, Roden, Shreck, Barger, McAdoo, Kasevich, Jimenez and Martinez all start the year there and will be in tough to crack the big league team in big roles. Berroa, Tirotta and Palmegiani should be there too. And some of those guys have already done pretty much all you could reasonably expect at that level.
Interesting to see how it all plays out.

I think they will use the depth to trade for other positions such as relief pitching.

 

[aingefan]

I think they will use the depth to trade for other positions such as relief pitching.

Pretty good guess. But I’m not sure…four of those guys aren’t even rule5 eligible yet.
Tricky call on who though if that’s the plan.
Not necessarily untouchable, but I would hold onto Clase, Roden, OMart and Barger….for sure. All profile as above average offensive players, good athletes.
Maybe Jimenez? But if Bo doesn’t stick around, he’s a good bet to be a league average bat and plus defender.
Kasevich? Maybe, but his hit tool is legit and if he adds power - he’s a top of the order bat at a premium position.
McAdoo and Shreck have good stock right now I’d think.
There was apparently chatter that Ernie Clement had suitors at the deadline because of his versatility.

 

[Discoverer]

Pretty good guess. But I’m not sure…four of those guys aren’t even rule5 eligible yet.
Tricky call on who though if that’s the plan.
Not necessarily untouchable, but I would hold onto Clase, Roden, OMart and Barger….for sure. All profile as above average offensive players, good athletes.
Maybe Jimenez? But if Bo doesn’t stick around, he’s a good bet to be a league average bat and plus defender.
Kasevich? Maybe, but his hit tool is legit and if he adds power - he’s a top of the order bat at a premium position.
McAdoo and Shreck have good stock right now I’d think.
There was apparently chatter that Ernie Clement had suitors at the deadline because of his versatility.

I'm sure I'm over valuing him to some extent because I love his unique profile, but I think you only move Clement if the young guys force him out or if you get some ridiculous offer. At the very least, he's a very cheap version of what they were willing to spend $15 million on in IKF: a roughly average bat who plays strong defense at multiple positions.

 

[MS]

I'm sure I'm over valuing him to some extent because I love his unique profile, but I think you only move Clement if the young guys force him out or if you get some ridiculous offer. At the very least, he's a very cheap version of what they were willing to spend $15 million on in IKF: a roughly average bat who plays strong defense at multiple positions.

Clement has been worth 4.5 WAR in 156 games as a Blue Jay and makes absolute peanuts, and is under team control through 2028. Outside of Vladdy he's pretty much the last player on the team we should be moving away from. The $ value to WAR value to versatility value there is huge.

Also seems like a really outgoing glue guy in the clubhouse on top of that.

 

[tmlfan98]

Very short sample so far, but Nathan Lukes having a higher BB% than K% in his first 40 PA vs RHP this season is pretty interesting.

 

[canucksfan]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1836148145774055895

 

[tmlfan98]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1836148145774055895

So John Schneider wasn't even benching Wagner, they were just managing his injury and now decided to just shut him down.

 

[Discoverer]

So John Schneider wasn't even benching Wagner, they were just managing his injury and now decided to just shut him down.

Wagner's been such a bright spot late in the season... that sucks.

Hopefully Bo looks like vintage Bo these last couple weeks.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Not great for Varsho and Wagner to end thier seasons on a bit of a sour note

 

[Suntouchable13]

Bo's numbers are totally inexplicable. I mean he has been a great hitter from the beginning of his career. This year he has been hitting like he forgot how to hit.

 

[MK78]

Why did they stick Bichette in the 2 spot right away? Jeez, let him get a few swings at least further down the lineup.

As predicted he struck out.

 

[horner]

Why did they stick Bichette in the 2 spot right away? Jeez, let him get a few swings at least further down the lineup.

As predicted he struck out.

He looks so out of shape

 

[MK78]

Anyone notice Vladdy stopped hitting homers again? He's only hit one in September, and that was on the first day. He's stuck at 28 with 12 games left including this one. Would be nice to hit 30.

For a while it looked like he could even hit 35, but that's unlikely now unless he goes on a homer heater.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Jays should definitely be on Kikuchi in the winter. Why not?

Anyone notice Vladdy stopped hitting homers again? He's only hit one in September, and that was on the first day. He's stuck at 28 with 12 games left including this one. Would be nice to hit 30.

For a while it looked like he could even hit 35, but that's unlikely now unless he goes on a homer heater.

Probably gonna go through ups and downs. Didn't Judge just have 70-80 plate appearances without a homer? It happens.

 

[PanniniClaus]

I am glad to see Bo back.. may be the last swings we see him take.

 

[MK78]

I am glad to see Bo back.. may be the last swings we see him take.

You just never know with this front office. It wouldn't surprise me that he's back next year and plays out his contract then walks.

 

[MK78]

Bassitt shit the bed in the 4th.

 

[Suntouchable13]

We need another starter for sure next year.

 

[MK78]

Babe Schneider ties it up with a 2 run dinger. 7-7

 

[Suntouchable13]

Check out this guy, does nothing for 2+ months and now he is hitting like Babe Ruth. Very streaky hitter. I wish he could find some consistency.

 

[henryasteroidlionnet]

Bassitt shit the bed in the 4th.

I mean he only gave up 1 ER. Need to play better defense!

 

[Suntouchable13]

I mean he only gave up 1 ER. Need to play better defense!

Usually the sure handed Ernie Clement made the costly error. I still don't trust Bassitt for some reason. Getting Kikuchi back would be nice. Not that he is totally trustworthy himself lol.

 

[MK78]

Bullpen was brutal tonight.

 

[aingefan]

How long before Nick Robertson asks for a trade?

Drag for Varsho and Wagner.

Happy to see Berroa back up, he was mashing in Buffalo.