Blue Jays Discussion: TOR Acquires Francisco Liriano, Scott Feldman, Mike Bolsinger

[SpezDispenser]

Perhaps, albeit 5-6-7 years ago. Hopefully being reunited with Martin can help out.

I think it will. That's the gamble though, agreed. Sometimes these guys need a fresh start, but hopefully he hasn't forgotten how to pitch.

 

[TF97]

Not gonna lie. I'll miss Hutch.

 

[BackPassChampions]

Stroman
Estrada
Happ
Liriano
Dickey

Osuna
Sanchez
Grilli
Cecil
Biagini
Benoit
Feldman

 

[PG Canuck]

Still another prospect coming our way yet?

 

[BackPassChampions]

Let it be known that anyone complaining about the deal, ie losing Hutch, would've likely complained had the org stood pat and said "Hutch is replacing Sanchez."

Also the same people who are complaining about Sanchez being shut down as a starter...who would likely also be the ones who would be first to cry if he got hurt.

Have to agree with you on this one.

 

[Cor]

Jays took on a contract to get a couple good prospects for Hutchinson, who has been nothing but a AAA pitcher this far.

And, if there is any catcher that can help Liriano get back to his game, it would be Russell Martin.

Liriano had a career year in 2013 with Martin catching him.

 

[Longshot]

Not gonna lie. I'll miss Hutch.

Hard guy to give up. I never thought he could be more than a 3-starter, but that's pretty good.

Feels like the Jays turned the page on him a few months ago.

 

[Paladin2799]

Stroman
Estrada
Happ
Liriano
Dickey

Osuna
Sanchez
Grilli
Cecil
Biagini
Benoit
Feldman

As long as we go to a 4 man rotation and liriano improves his performance, im quite happy.

 

[zeke]

Not that I'm happy about trading for prospects at the deadline but at least this tells me they understand that Liriano is a longshot and not necessarily considered SP material.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Seriously question, what did Houston get for Feldman?

I'm still not quite getting that deal.

Guadaloupe Chavez. Prospect in a similar place in the organization that Hansel Rodriguez was. 18 years old, was solid this and last year in the GCL

http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=660826

 

[Kurtz]

Jays took on a contract to get a couple good prospects for Hutchinson, who has been nothing but a AAA pitcher this far.

And, if there is any catcher that can help Liriano get back to his game, it would be Russell Martin.

Liriano had a career year in 2013 with Martin catching him.

Let's hope...although it is the Pirates pitching coach that turns careers around. Liriano was good last year without Martin.

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Not gonna lie. I'll miss Hutch.

I'll miss him too. But it didn't seem like he was making many adjustments to reach his ceiling here, and Searage will be his best shot at developing some kind of tool box.

 

[Jozay]

Liriano sucks, hopefully he can turn it around.

If he doesnt, it would really suck to be stuck with his 13 mill on the books.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Hard guy to give up. I never thought he could be more than a 3-starter, but that's pretty good.

Feels like the Jays turned the page on him a few months ago.

I honestly wouldn't be comfortable with him having to start for the Jays in meaningful games down the stretch if it came to it .. Hutch seemed to struggle in pressure situations

Best of luck to him .. Jays are looking to win now

 

[BackPassChampions]

"Liriano has a connection with Blue Jays’ catcher Russell Martin. The two were teammates in both 2013 and 2014. His best year came in 2013 when he posted a 16-8 record with a 3.02 ERA and had 163 strikeouts in 161 innings."

 

[Woodman19]

I love this, we are buying prospects.

 

[Eyedea]

Curious to see who the other prospect is. Would love to have Hanson.

 

[Longshot]

Guadaloupe Chavez. Prospect in a similar place in the organization that Hansel Rodriguez was. 18 years old, was solid this and last year in the GCL

http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=660826

Thanks.

Any reason why Houston would do this deal? They're right there in the wild card. Why give up an experienced guy for a prospect?

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Seriously question, what did Houston get for Feldman?

I'm still not quite getting that deal.

Guadaloupe Chavez. We had two Chavez in our system

 

[Rysto]

Not gonna lie. I'll miss Hutch.

I'll miss his run support...

 

[Nasty Nazem]

It's nice that Jays can also go into 2017 off-season knowing their rotation is set with Sanchez/Estrada/Happ/Stroman/Liriano. It lets them focus on the pen and re-signing Jose/Edwin.

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Thanks.

Any reason why Houston would do this deal? They're right there in the wild card. Why give up an experienced guy for a prospect?

They made other deals in the day that affected this move I think. Just making room and clearing salary I guess. We clearly win this deal imo

 

[Starry Knight]

Cheap *** Rogers. Amirite guys?

 

[trellaine201]

I'll miss him too. But it didn't seem like he was making many adjustments to reach his ceiling here, and Searage will be his best shot at developing some kind of tool box.

Don't think he was ever the same since his surgery.

 

[Kurtz]

It's nice that Jays can also go into 2017 off-season knowing their rotation is set with Sanchez/Estrada/Happ/Stroman/Liriano. It lets them focus on the pen and re-signing Jose/Edwin.

Would prefer if Osuna was in the rotation and Liriano's 13 mil went to Chapman this off season.