Blue Jays Discussion: Steve Pearce: comeback machine

[SeaOfBlue]

Likely trading an outfielder?

Bautista, Pearce or Carrera is not totally out of the question I guess. I doubt anyone would be interested in flipping for Aoki himself. He's not bad for a non-competing team (pure-stats watching), but he's old and not THAT good (once again pure-stats watching)

 

[hoc123]

Now the question is, where does Aoki play?

Me thinks something else is up

I was thinking the same thing. Jays now have 5 outfielders on their roster. Could be something with Pearce, hoping it's something with Morales, but also could be nothing.

 

[trellaine201]

Wow we got younger lol

 

[Morgs]

Jeez Aoki has had a tough year..

 

[theaub]

Aoki is a very good contact hitter in the same way Ben Revere is a good contact hitter.

Wouldn't be surprised if this is a NBA-style trade where we just immediately DFA Aoki and get a better prospect from eating the salary.

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Now the question is, where does Aoki play?

Me thinks something else is up

DFA or non-tender.

 

[Bad News Benning]

Now the question is, where does Aoki play?

Me thinks something else is up

maybe Bautista or Pearce are on the move? I'm not sure what the point of Aoki would be when you have a similar player (Smith) waiting in the minors that is 11 years younger.

i'm guessing Aoki must be a salary dump

 

[ShaneFalco]

 

[SeaOfBlue]

maybe Bautista or Pearce are on the move? I'm not sure what the point of Aoki would be when you have a similar player (Smith) waiting in the minors that is 11 years younger.

i'm guessing Aoki must be a salary dump

No guessing. I can even see he's a salary dump. The question is, does he still play in the MLB or is he not even that good.

I'd prefer playing prospects but if it means more deals, I do not care either way.

 

[canucksfan]

Ya Aoki better be a salary dump.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Bad News Benning]

I'm not sure being old at this point of the season really matters

I expect the team will be younger next season.

 

[TootooTrain]

Now the question is, where does Aoki play?

Me thinks something else is up

Either that potential deal or platoon with Pearce.

 

[Eyedea]

DFA or non-tender.

Yes he is a nontender candidate, but there's still currently 5 OFers on the Jays. They could DFA him but something else could be up.

What position is Kemp better at? I see he's listed as a 2b and LF/CF

could be a bench option and potential utility guy if he can handle multiple positions.

Natural 2B that was getting pushed to the OF because he's blocked by Altuve. Think of it like the Travis/Kinsler situation.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Either that or platoon with Pearce.

I doubt he's better than Carrera.

 

[Del Preston]

Arash Madani reports the Jays are getting back a LFer who could start on the 2018 roster.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Arash Madani reports the Jays are getting a LFer who could start on the 2018 roster.

Are we still talking about Aoki or someone else?

 

[Eyedea]

Arash Madani reports the Jays are getting back a LFer who could start on the 2018 roster.

I don't think Aoki is going to start on the 2018 roster.

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Yes he is a nontender candidate, but there's still currently 5 OFers on the Jays. They could DFA him but something else could be up.

Oh for sure. I'm just saying what I think is likely in a standalone transaction. Take back crap and DFA it for them to get a better prospect.

 

[theaub]

I don't think Aoki is going to start on the 2018 roster.

You give the sarcasm smiley but sadly I think that's what Madani is referring to.

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Arash Madani reports the Jays are getting back a LFer who could start on the 2018 roster.

Are we still talking about Aoki or someone else?

Knowing Madani, he's talking about Aoki .

 

[Stats01]

Man...what are we doing. I get it...our guys dont have much value but Aoki really lol

 

[Eyedea]

You give the sarcasm smiley but sadly I think that's what Madani is referring to.

Sadly I know that's what Madani is referring to.

Man...what are we doing. I get it...our guys dint gave mych value but AokI really lol

"Aoki + minor league player"

We don't know what the value is yet

 

[Stats01]

Sadly I know that's what Madani is referring to.



"Aoki + minor league player"

We don't know what the value is yet

Yeah I'm just impatient lol...I hope it's a half decent one at the very least.

 

[Del Preston]

Are we still talking about Aoki or someone else?

Oh good point. I'm not sure who he meant, he didn't name anyone.