Blue Jays Discussion: Off-Season Pt V: Spring(er) has Sprung: Jays sign OF George Springer (6y/$150m)

[BAM]

Except most have some sort of connection to somebody and dont come completely out of the blue. Makes me wonder if he's buddies with someone like Vendetta. Seems like a good way to get a career going. #Conspiracy

My point was that every insider was once a guy/girl with no sources or platform. Maybe this guy could start his career off of this.

 

[BertCorbeau]

All because of a dick pick?



Nice to land a big name, well done Shapkins

 

[Man Bear Pig]

All because of a dick pick?



Nice to land a big name, well done Shapkins

Those unsolicited Richard picks arent appealing to the ladies. Who knew?

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

 

[Nineteen67]

Good for them. I don’t watch baseball other than the Jays and I’m not sure I’ve seen this guy play, but they sure needed an CF.

 

[Nineteen67]

Which former/current Jay does he compare with?

 

[GoonieFace]

Joke of a franchise. Always dumpster diving. We sign George Springer when Jerry Springer is still unsigned.

 

[Discoverer]

Which former/current Jay does he compare with?

Offensively he profiles a lot like Donaldson.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Which former/current Jay does he compare with?

A better version of Vernon Wells.

 

[theaub]

Some Jesse Barfield in there.

Springer last 5 years: .273/.363/.500, 138 HR, 27 SB, 132 OPS+
Barfield peak Jays ('83-'87): .276/.347/.509, 136 HR, 43 SB, 126 OPS+

Barfield was a significantly better defender though.

 

[Discoverer]

Some Jesse Barfield in there.

Springer last 5 years: .273/.363/.500, 138 HR, 27 SB, 132 OPS+
Barfield peak Jays ('83-'87): .276/.347/.509, 136 HR, 43 SB, 126 OPS+

Barfield was a significantly better defender though.

That's a good one, too.

 

[VanW27]

As someone who's been hard on management I gotta give them a pat on the back for this. Great addition and they stepped up their offer to get the player they wanted/needed.

Still work to do but adding Springer really helps all the other pieces fall into place.

 

[ShaneFalco]

 

[Nineteen67]

Offensively he profiles a lot like Donaldson.

A better version of Vernon Wells.

I’m guessing he’s closer to Wells than a former MVP

 

[Auston 316]

I’m guessing he’s closer to Wells than a former MVP

You’d be guessing wrong.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

I’m guessing he’s closer to Wells than a former MVP

Peak Vernon Wells was a pretty damn good player. A better version of him isnt far off from being an MVP. Or getting MVP votes I should say.

 

[LeafChief]

Is it unrealistic to expect another big signing? I don't know the ins and outs of baseball.

 

[Bjindaho]

Peak Vernon Wells was a pretty damn good player. A better version of him isnt far off from being an MVP. Or getting MVP votes I should say.

Peak Wells was robbed of an MVP

 

[Gargyn]

Is it unrealistic to expect another big signing? I don't know the ins and outs of baseball.

We should add another big name whether it be free agency or trade.

 

[Cloned]

Sign Brantley and Realmuto.

Trade Grichuk + Jansen for pitching.

LF Gurriel
CF Springer
RF Teo
C Realmuto
DH Brantley
3B Vlad
2B Biggio
SS Bo
1B Tellez

No offensive holes in that lineup. It's a literal murderer's row from 1-9.

Ryu
Walker
Pitcher from the Grichuk/Jansen trade
Odorizzi
Pearson

The rotation wouldn't be as solid as I'd like it, but you can't fix everything in one offseason.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Is it unrealistic to expect another big signing? I don't know the ins and outs of baseball.

It's certainly not unrealistic given what management has said. They still have plenty of money to play with.

 

[McFly2544]

If they did get Brantley, Could Gurriel play RF? He’s got the arm

 

[Lahey]

It's certainly not unrealistic given what management has said. They still have plenty of money to play with.

for sure - and with the majority of our stars right now being on cheap contracts, now is the time to flex the spending. add another big name and some depth

 

[Discoverer]

I’m guessing he’s closer to Wells than a former MVP

Springer - 134 career wRC+
Donaldson - 139 career wRC+

Springer is one of the best players in the league.

 

[Nineteen67]

Peak Vernon Wells was a pretty damn good player. A better version of him isnt far off from being an MVP. Or getting MVP votes I should say.

That would be a very good thing. A little steep, but they have no choice if they want to attract FAs.
Hopefully MLB allows fans to ST games and I get to see him play.