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

[theaub]

Jays running the Astros OF gauntlet

Springer, Brantley, Teoscar, and of course, the GOAT, Derek Fisher.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Exciting times!

 

[Avilaj07]

Definitely a trade is happening any moment now. Jays don't sign Brantley unless a trade was already lined up

 

[weems]

Our lineup is so stacked now.

We're now 1 elite pitcher away from having a great team.

 

[NHL WAR]

Never thought I'd see the Jay's control free agency like this. Awesome times

 

[Habsfan18]

I’m very very happy. But if it’s Gurriel it will suck to see him go.

 

[TF97]

I’m having strange urges surrounding wanting to listen to Ross Atkins talk about team control for hours.

 

[jetsforever]

Brantley as well! This is becoming a great offseason!

 

[Puckstuff]

Dominoes are falling fast now. Would have much preferred a two year deal

Agreed. We will be great offensively but I have some questions marks about D long term

 

[TMLeafer]

Great news, and this means more I presume!

 

[phillipmike]

Of course i leave my computer to make lunch and the Jays sign Brantley.

 

[Avilaj07]

There's also reports that we're about to sign Hand, this is amazing lol

 

[weems]

What is Austin Martins ETA?

It's kind of crazy to think we still have that level of prospect to add to our lineup at some point.

 

[phillipmike]

 

[Habsfan18]

Man, I really don’t want to give up on Gurriel. Wish Grichuk was more attractive to other teams but no f***ing chance.

 

[Marshy]

Just spitballing....


Gurriel at 2B, Biggio at 3B, Vladdy at 1B?


Probably not the best defensive configuration I guess

 

[BlueForever75]

Definitely a trade is happening any moment now. Jays don't sign Brantley unless a trade was already lined up

People are ignoring my posts but I called the Brantley signing prior to Hazel and others on this board. My sources are legit. The deal for Brantley was in place since a month ago but it was pending Springer being signed. Hence why it took so long to announce.

Now as for a potential trade, expect one in the next 24-48 hrs involving a SP and 3B in package. Im hearing Cubs and Reds are in talks with Jays where preliminary assets have already been agreed to dating back to winter meetings. What Im hearing is that the Lindor and Darvish deals have put some parameters of potential deal in question because the package given in both deals were less then expected.

Once those parameters are dealt with (hearing it has to do with prospects), the deal will be announced.

 

[Mitchy]

Always nice to get someone who has always killed you over their career

 

[theaub]

Just spitballing....


Gurriel at 2B, Biggio at 3B, Vladdy at 1B?


Probably not the best defensive configuration I guess

I'd be surprised if Gurriel ends up back in the infield, and I don't think Biggio is a good enough glove (or bat tbh) for 3B.

 

[Cor]

I am fine if we move Lourdes for a good starter.

Grichuk, we probably wouldn't get that. We might get a decent rotation arm, or maybe the utility infielder we seem to be looking for.

 

[DJB]

People are ignoring my posts but I called the Brantley signing prior to Hazel and others on this board. My sources are legit. The deal for Brantley was in place since a month ago but it was pending Springer being signed. Hence why it took so long to announce.

Now as for a potential trade, expect one in the next 24-48 hrs involving a SP and 3B in package. Im hearing Cubs and Reds are in talks with Jays where preliminary assets have already been agreed to dating back to winter meetings. What Im hearing is that the Lindor and Darvish deals have put some parameters of potential deal in question because the package given in both deals were less then expected.

Once those parameters are dealt with (hearing it has to do with prospects), the deal will be announced.

Any chance you can find that post where you wrote this?

It lends credibility and obviously many would then really beleive you have sources myself included.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

People are ignoring my posts but I called the Brantley signing prior to Hazel and others on this board. My sources are legit. The deal for Brantley was in place since a month ago but it was pending Springer being signed. Hence why it took so long to announce.

Now as for a potential trade, expect one in the next 24-48 hrs involving a SP and 3B in package. Im hearing Cubs and Reds are in talks with Jays where preliminary assets have already been agreed to dating back to winter meetings. What Im hearing is that the Lindor and Darvish deals have put some parameters of potential deal in question because the package given in both deals were less then expected.

Once those parameters are dealt with (hearing it has to do with prospects), the deal will be announced.

Your posts arent being ignored. Everything you're saying has been discussed at length here, well before you made posts. The Brantley signing wasn't a shock. Trading for a pitcher and third basemen wouldn't be a shock. These are obvious moves that have been speculated on all off-season.

 

[BlueForever75]

I am fine if we move Lourdes for a good starter.

Grichuk, we probably wouldn't get that. We might get a decent rotation arm, or maybe the utility infielder we seem to be looking for.

There is more value in Grichuk than everyone thinks. Many teams have already kicked tires on him since the end of this past season. For what he produces his contract isnt all that bad when you consider Springer is worth 25 million and he is worth 9. Springer is pretty much a 5 tool player, while Grichuk isnt as good defensively or with the bat. But when you all see what Bradley is going to sign for, Grichuk will become a bargain for teams that have lost out him. Bradley is set to make 11-13 million a season with a new club. For that price I would take Grichuk everyday.

 

[Gargyn]

Any chance you can find that post where you wrote this?

It lends credibility and obviously many would then really beleive you have sources myself included.

I saw his post. Seems legit.

 

[Eyedea]

They could always look to move prospect capital with salary (Grichuk, Roark) in a deal instead of moving Gurriel.