Blue Jays Discussion: Off-Season Pt VI: I declare this the summer of George!

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[Bluelines]

I'm Batman

 

[Kurtz]

I'm Batman

I am Spartacus!

 

[phillipmike]

Olney on Blue Jays signing Springer, what happened with Brantley and more

-Olney says the Jays were not remotely close to landing Brantley. It’s possible a framework could have been discussed but the Jays never offered enough money
-Insinuated the Cubs want to move salary and have to take less for Bryant. Says the Jays should offer Grichuk and B level prospects for Bryant and Hendricks
-Says the Jays are in on Hand
-Likes Bauer for the Jays but doesn’t think they are willing to offer what he is asking. It’s possible they offer more to try to get closer to his number
-ultimately thinks Odorizzi is their guy

 

[phillipmike]

 

[OVO16]

Olney on Blue Jays signing Springer, what happened with Brantley and more

-Olney says the Jays were not remotely close to landing Brantley. It’s possible a framework could have been discussed but the Jays never offered enough money
-Insinuated the Cubs want to move salary and have to take less for Bryant. Says the Jays should offer Grichuk and B level prospects for Bryant and Hendricks
-Says the Jays are in on Hand
-Likes Bauer for the Jays but doesn’t think they are willing to offer what he is asking. It’s possible they offer more
-ultimately thinks Odorizzi is their guy

Grichuk + B-Level Prospect for Bryant & Hendricks?

Where do I sign up

 

[BAM]

Olney on Blue Jays signing Springer, what happened with Brantley and more

-Olney says the Jays were not remotely close to landing Brantley. It’s possible a framework could have been discussed but the Jays never offered enough money
-Insinuated the Cubs want to move salary and have to take less for Bryant. Says the Jays should offer Grichuk and B level prospects for Bryant and Hendricks
-Says the Jays are in on Hand
-Likes Bauer for the Jays but doesn’t think they are willing to offer what he is asking. It’s possible they offer more
-ultimately thinks Odorizzi is their guy

Oh man that would be a dream.

 

[Bluelines]

Olney on Blue Jays signing Springer, what happened with Brantley and more

-Olney says the Jays were not remotely close to landing Brantley. It’s possible a framework could have been discussed but the Jays never offered enough money
-Insinuated the Cubs want to move salary and have to take less for Bryant. Says the Jays should offer Grichuk and B level prospects for Bryant and Hendricks
-Says the Jays are in on Hand
-Likes Bauer for the Jays but doesn’t think they are willing to offer what he is asking. It’s possible they offer more
-ultimately thinks Odorizzi is their guy

how does that work?

I want $100 mil.... no we will give you $200 mill ... I'm offended!

Wasn't Hendricks once a Jay's prospect? Maybe I'm confusing him with someone else.

 

[weems]

RIP

One of my grandfathers favorite players.

 

[Bluelines]

Why can't I see tweets?

 

[BlueForever75]

That is some interesting value being given to acquire Bryant and Hendricks. A lot less then I would have thought

 

[phillipmike]

how does that work?

I want $100 mil.... no we will give you $200 mill ... I'm offended!

Wasn't Hendricks once a Jay's prospect? Maybe I'm confusing him with someone else.

you are probably thinking of Liam Hendriks. Here, I am referring to Kyle Hendricks who was a Texas prospect traded to the Cubs years ago.

 

[BlueForever75]

RIP to a great ball player and great man.

 

[shortfuze]

how does that work?

I want $100 mil.... no we will give you $200 mill ... I'm offended!

Wasn't Hendricks once a Jay's prospect? Maybe I'm confusing him with someone else.

I think you mean mark hendrickson. Played for the jays in the early 2000’s.

 

[Bluelines]

you are probably thinking of Liam Hendriks. Here, I am referring to Kyle Hendricks who was a Texas prospect traded to the Cubs years ago.

You would be correct, I was thinking of Liam..

 

[Bluelines]

I think you mean mark hendrickson. Played for the jays in the early 2000’s.

Nope, I was thinking of Liam Hendricks...

 

[BlueForever75]

 

[phillipmike]

The Mets reporter who said Springer ends up a Jay the day before it happened also predicts Hand to Toronto and Bauer to the Angels.

 

[BlueForever75]

 

[TopChedder]

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Not that I don't like those players but I don't want to give up any of our top prospects.

We just watched San Diego do what they did without sacrificing top prospects, so I want that as well.

 

[howlman]

Could we see the Jays make another signing or maybe a trade today? Would make for a wonderful Friday

 

[BlueForever75]

Not that I don't like those players but I don't want to give up any of our top prospects.

We just watched San Diego do what they did without sacrificing top prospects, so I want that as well.

Gray and Moustakas would definitely make us better. They are not the best options but definitely make us better. I dont think Martin, Groshans, Kirk, Moreno, Manoah or SWR will be involved. But your prospects after that are fair game and value to acquire these type of players. In the end, if we are to absorb all of Moustakas contract, the return for Reds will be less then we anticipate. If thats the case I make that deal.

 

[BlueForever75]

Could we see the Jays make another signing or maybe a trade today? Would make for a wonderful Friday

A lot of insiders are reporting Didi, Paxton, Hand, Gray/Moustakas (trade), Bryant/Hendricks (trade).

We know there is definite interest in Walker wanting to come back.

Whether that happens today is unknow. But what is exciting and we do know. The Springer signing has sparked signings across the MLB and the Jays are in the thick of many rumors.

Only time will tell.

 

[Beaumaris]

Could we see the Jays make another signing or maybe a trade today? Would make for a wonderful Friday

I’m sure our Leafs will spoil your wonderful Friday.

 

[Avilaj07]

Gray and Moustakas would definitely make us better. They are not the best options but definitely make us better. I dont think Martin, Groshans, Kirk, Moreno, Manoah or SWR will be involved. But your prospects after that are fair game and value to acquire these type of players. In the end, if we are to absorb all of Moustakas contract, the return for Reds will be less then we anticipate. If thats the case I make that deal.

A deal like this would kill 2 birds with 1 stone. We'd get our 3rd baseman and our 2nd starter behind Ryu. After this, I'd look at bringing back Walker depending on his price or go with Odorizzi. I know people keep mentioning Tanaka and Paxton but there's just too many question marks regarding their health.