Blue Jays Discussion: And the off-season begins (list of FA's in Post #1)

[FreeBird]

This list is from an article nearly 4 years ago so it might be missing some later guys IDK but should be close

Important guys are Alford, Borucki, and Perdomo

edited to delete Urena from the above list. I swear he needed to be exposed so I didn't even check the list below for his name

The List Absolutely Atrocious to say the least. Alford a 240 hitter in high A Ball can't see it.

 

[Discoverer]

The List Absolutely Atrocious to say the least. Alford a 240 hitter in high A Ball can't see it.

Now that you mention it, that's a good point. All this time, I've been basing my evaluation of Alford on OBP and SLG and wRC+ and plate approach and speed and defense and scouting reports, when all along I kept forgetting that his batting average isn't high enough that that he's basically just organizational filler.

 

[Mitchy]

Now that you mention it, that's a good point. All this time, I've been basing my evaluation of Alford on OBP and SLG and wRC+ and plate approach and speed and defense and scouting reports, when all along I kept forgetting that his batting average isn't high enough that that he's basically just organizational filler.

Classic Freebird, to say the least. After all these years, he still does his shtick. I don't know if that's pathetic or admirable.

 

[hockeywiz542]

MLB Insider Jon Morosi joins The Jeff Blair Show to discuss the work that lays ahead for the Toronto Blue Jays front office.

http://pmd.fan590.com/audio_on_dema...Wahoo,-World-Series-jb-20161028-Interview.mp3

"They’ve got a lot of work to do.”

“My message to Jays fans is don’t be surprised if there are dramatic changes.”

"This is a front office that is somewhat validated by the fact they have their handprints on both teams that made the ALCS."

"[That's]*a pretty strong mandate."

"They really do want to have that strong farm system, which takes a lot of time to develop."

"It isn't necessarily the sexiest thing to do to talk about how many prospects you've got at Lansing or Dunedin, but that's the route. That's what you've got to do."

"The canvas at the major-league level, at least from a position player standpoint, is largely blank."

"I think in general it's a two-tiered process."

"We'll see how much money they have to go out there and chase some free agent bats."

 

[Discoverer]

"The canvas at the major-league level, at least from a position player standpoint, is largely blank."

What the hell is he even trying to say here? I mean... I guess it's true if you ignore Donaldson, Tulowitzki, Martin, Travis, Pillar and a few bench pieces. But that seems odd.

 

[Eyedea]

I don't even know what he means when he says it'll take a long time to develop a strong farm system. John Manuel at BA seems to think it's already a top 10 system, with 6 to 8 potential names that could enter the top 100 list.

Frank (Indianapolis IN): How many of these guys are likely to make the BA 100?

John Manuel: Fine place to start, Frank. I’m bullish on the Jays system; I could see at least 6 Jays in the Top 100, down to Rowdy Tellez, and could see Bo Bichette and/or TJ Zeuch in as well. Bo had a loud debut; in some early iterations of this list, I almost had him as high as No. 4 in some iterations of this list. Eventually I tempered my enthusiasm. But I could see him & Zeuch being Top 100 as well. I really like this system’s top 10.
Read more at http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/blue-jays-top-10-prospects-chat/#zCC3sC9H8YBLCKJl.99

 

[Muston Atthews]

This strike zone in game 3 is whack as hell. Santana and Napoli both got unhittable pitches called for strikes

 

[Epictetus]

Santana in LF? Love this kid.

Would love to see some more versatility in the Jays.

 

[showtime8]

Santana in LF? Love this kid.

Would love to see some more versatility in the Jays.

What do you mean... Goins pitched this year, Barney played in left. Changes were happening! haha

 

[Eyedea]

Santana in LF? Love this kid.

Would love to see some more versatility in the Jays.

Kinda find it odd that you're calling a 7 year vet a kid.

But yeah, I would love more versatility on the Jays too. Just not someone like Carlos Santana in LF.

 

[Epictetus]

Kinda find it odd that you're calling a 7 year vet a kid.

But yeah, I would love more versatility on the Jays too. Just not someone like Carlos Santana in LF.

Yeah, it's just a habit.

I've always liked Santana and just saw him in LF, so that gave me even more reason to like him.

Definitely do not think he's the best illustration for 'versatility', but nevertheless, it'd be a great trait to improve upon. I've got no problem with platoons, either. More depth in general. Stronger bench.

 

[Eyedea]

Completely agree. Here's hoping Urena could become that Jose Ramirez type of player when he's ready.

 

[Mitchy]

And the Cubs get out of the jam.

 

[Daisy Jane]

poor Chicago fans lol

 

[lebdafor norris]

Cubs fans must feel very frustrated with their team not being able to put up any runs against Josh Tomlin. A lot of Jays fans can relate, I though he was the one guy the Jays could put up crazy numbers against before the ALCS started.

 

[Pi]

Cubs fans must feel very frustrated with their team not being able to put up any runs against Josh Tomlin. A lot of Jays fans can relate, I though he was the one guy the Jays could put up crazy numbers against before the ALCS started.

It eases the pain a little bit. Glad that Tomlin wasn't a fluke because it was hard to digest losing to the Indians missing their #2 and #3 pitchers.

Cubs aren't going to comeback. It's over in Game 5. They are very much like the Jays. It's feast or famine for the Cubs offense.

 

[zeke]

indians shutting down boston toronto cubs would be one hella well earned championship.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

indians shutting down boston toronto cubs would be one hella well earned championship.

They have played near perfect baseball the entire month.

 

[Schennanigans]

Looks like the team that bests the jays goes on to win the title again.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Pillar had surgery on his thumb, should be ready to go for spring training

Atkins mentioned in his presser that Pillar, Martin and Donaldson had injury issues and surgery wasn't out of the question for any of them.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-kevin-pillar-undergoes-surgery-thumb/

 

[FreeBird]

Classic Freebird, to say the least. After all these years, he still does his shtick. I don't know if that's pathetic or admirable.

I'm not a stranger to the Truth. Just Sayin.

 

[TootooTrain]

Wouldn't shock me in the least if he's Cathal Kelly. In fact I'd be disappointed if he wasn't.

 

[Eyedea]

I'm not a stranger to the Truth. Just Sayin.

Wow, very profound of you FreeBird. This is like the Epimenides paradox 2.0.

 

[dredeye]

There's no chance anyone takes Davis. He's basically nothing at this point.

For some reason I thought Ramirez was already on the 40 man roster.

I think your right and he is the other piece

 

[Discoverer]

Cubs aren't going to comeback. It's over in Game 5. They are very much like the Jays. It's feast or famine for the Cubs offense.

The three teams Cleveland has shut down in the postseason finished 1st, 2nd, and 6th in the league in OBP. That's the opposite of feast or famine.