Blue Jays Discussion: Off-Season Madness the 10th: Melk Man Edition

[Bjindaho]

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi
Michael Moye just told me: “Neither Josh nor Moye Sports ever told the Rangers they would be given the right to match offers received.â€

What a colossal ****** move! They let the media run with the idea that Texas had matching rights (because Moye had said so) and now they are saying that they didn't say that.

 

[Animal]

yep heyman goes on to say Cubs annd Tigers have been involved all weekend, the deal is for 75 mil for 5 years reportedly.

I'd take that for sanchez.

i'd rather him go to cubs than tigers

 

[Kessley Snipes*]

Sanchez is reported to get 5 years 75 Million. Good deal

 

[Anthrax442]

Good. Go to NL.

 

[calcal798]

i'd rather him go to cubs than tigers

gets him out of the AL.

But if your Sanchez, why sign with the cubs over the Tigers.

 

[Pilky01]

The Blue Jays shouldn't be allowed to have such a high payroll. There is no competitive balance. The MLB should lock out the players to get this horrible situation under control.

 

[Leafssss]

gets him out of the AL.

But if your Sanchez, why sign with the cubs over the Tigers.

$$$?

Didnt the Tigers offer something like 50-60M max?

 

[calcal798]

$$$?

Didnt the Tigers offer something like 50-60M max?

Jon Heyman is saying theyre still in it. Maybe they upped the offer.

 

[p.l.f.]

yes all UFA's go to the NL !

 

[Animal]

tigers are getting a chance to match the offer, that sucks

 

[TootooTrain]

What's with players choosing to sign with teams like the Cubs and Oakland? I'm talking international free agents aswell. Is it an environment where they know they'll get playing time, or the front offices? I like what Epstein has done in Chicago thus far.

 

[dredeye]

You gotta LOL at Wells as a 25M bench player.

AA deserves a raise just for getting rid of that terrible contract.

well he was a 25 million dollar AAA player last year so it's like a promotion if he makes it to the bench next year.

 

[calcal798]

tigers are getting a chance to match the offer, that sucks

@DKnobler tweeted, "As of now, seems like reasonable chance he stays with Tigers"

 

[calcal798]

What's with players choosing to sign with teams like the Cubs and Oakland? I'm talking international free agents aswell. Is it an environment where they know they'll get playing time, or the front offices? I like what Epstein has done in Chicago thus far.

It'd probably have to do with organization as a whole. From the guys in Lansing or Dunedin all the way to AA. It also depends on the type of player that is a FA (is he a 26 year old, or a 20 year old).

Im sure the Jays have started making a name for themselves to those sought after FA. Our farm system is doing awesome, we have a good big league team and are showing the willingness to spend the money.

I would especially make that case with the kids from the DR. Imagine going to meet one of those high potential guys as AA and you go with Jose Reyes and Jose Bautista, they'd really help convincing them.

 

[TootooTrain]

I would especially make that case with the kids from the DR. Imagine going to meet one of those high potential guys as AA and you go with Jose Reyes and Jose Bautista, they'd really help convincing them.

That's a good point.

I should be clear, I'm not complaining that we're failing to get a particular player. Just shocked at the amount of interest these teams seem to get through intl./mlb free agents.

 

[p.l.f.]

who's left?
jackson lohse marcum....

 

[calcal798]

who's left?
jackson lohse marcum....

Jackson for 3 years at 35 million would be good. he'd really shore up the starting rotation, then Happ could be the #6 which would be some awesome depth.

Then in one or two years when the youngsters are ready to take spots, we can trade one of these big salary guys (Beurhle, Jackson) to make room, get a quality prospect back and shed some salary.

 

[p.l.f.]

Jackson for 3 years at 35 million would be good. he'd really shore up the starting rotation, then Happ could be the #6 which would be some awesome depth.

Then in one or two years when the youngsters are ready to take spots, we can trade one of these big salary guys (Beurhle, Jackson) to make room, get a quality prospect back and shed some salary.

i would do that - he gives you 200+ innings
and if you need to free salary start by trading buck

 

[calcal798]

i would do that - he gives you 200+ innings
and if you need to free salary start by trading buck

Yep, assuming Romero can back to his old-self or close, our starting 5 would be solid.

 

[Bjindaho]

I would trade JPA and Nolin to the Mets for Dickey if they were willing. From the sounds of things, an extension wouldn't be too hard to get from Dickey.

 

[weems]

I would trade JPA and Nolin to the Mets for Dickey if they were willing. From the sounds of things, an extension wouldn't be too hard to get from Dickey.

I think you'd need to give up more then that.

Regardless I still think we might be one move like this away.

 

[cyris]

I would trade JPA and Nolin to the Mets for Dickey if they were willing. From the sounds of things, an extension wouldn't be too hard to get from Dickey.

I'd do that and probably even a bit more.

 

[Bjindaho]

I think you'd need to give up more then that.

Regardless I still think we might be one move like this away.

Shh...Sean Nolin is our 4th best prospect, haven't you heard?

 

[weems]

Shh...Sean Nolin is our 4th best prospect, haven't you heard?

AA should sell him while his value is high ala Nestor Molina.

 

[Woodman19]

AA should sell him while his value is high ala Nestor Molina.

Difference being that Nolin has multiple potential plus offerings and a projectable frame. I am find keeping him in the fold.