Blue Jays Discussion: Off-Season Pt IV | Ah the waiting game sucks, let's play Hungry Hungry Hippos

[Hoverhand]

Wow they have to have a trade lined up if so.

Gotta assume Grichuk is being shopped regardless but they can fit everyone in beyond that.

 

[Blitzkrug]

It's not over. Our rotation and bullpen still need to be filled out. Adding another infielder and outfielder will likely happen too.

Let's gooooo!

For sure but the fact they outbid someone, and that someone being Steve Cohen who seems dead set on pulling the Mets out of the doldrums and making them relevant again is no easy task. Cohen came in with the big dick energy and somehow, the Jays matched it. Rogers outbidding someone for something that isn't a market monopoly is almost unheard of lmao.

This can only be a good sign. But yeah i would definitely like to get a couple arms so i don't have to watch that tire fire of a bullpen again.

 

[stickty111]

Leaping at the last minute are the Jays.

 

[habamillions]

If Brantley signs too I might go into cardiac arrest

Brantley would be a great add. Dont have very many lefties

 

[phillipmike]

Wonder if Ryu and Stripling (both formerly of the Dodgers) have anything to say to Springer.

 

[habamillions]

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Wonder if Ryu and Stripling (both formerly of the Dodgers) have anything to say to Springer.

GOod question.

 

[supermann_98]

Two years in a row the Jays have landed a big ticket free agent.

Is it possible Rogers has finally realized they're worth a literal assload and can easily go toe to toe with the likes of the Yankees in a money burning contest? We can only hope.

I wanted Lindor, but getting Springer for free is certainly a welcome consolation prize.

Raptors spent like a big league team when it was needed, they made history and their franchise value went into the stratosphere.

Just like the raptors the blue jays are canada's team with a lack of another Canadian franchise, so if they can field a winner the money to be made with a full stadium (post-covid) and tv subscription services ... all across Canada ... easy return on investment

 

[LeafSadist]

Feels good man. Now we need a starter, or two? Got some bullpen depth with Chatwood and Yates.

 

[stickty111]

 

[phillipmike]

 

[canucksfan]

 

[phillipmike]

Maybe the Jays putting together a big offer of Gurriel, Tellez, and others for Bryant and Hendricks?

 

[phillipmike]

 

[weems]

 

[Blitzkrug]

I should mention i actually work for a Rogers store lol. I sold two phones today so you guys can thank me for getting the last couple dollars for Springer.

 

[phillipmike]

Ranking MLB's Top 10 left fielders right now

CENTER FIELDERS
1) Mike Trout, LAA (Last year: 1)
2) Cody Bellinger, LAD (2)
3) George Springer, free agent (3)
4) Alex Verdugo, BOS (not ranked)
5) Brandon Nimmo, NYM (9)
6) Kyle Lewis, SEA (NR)
7) Ramón Laureano, OAK (4)
8) Trent Grisham, SD (NR)
9) Starling Marte, MIA (6)
10) Byron Buxton, MIN (NR)

LEFT FIELDERS
1) Christian Yelich, MIL (Last year: No. 2 right fielder)
2) Michael Brantley, free agent (2)
3) Mark Canha, A’s (5)
4) Marcell Ozuna, free agent (Not ranked)
5) Jesse Winker, CIN (NR)
6) Dominic Smith, Mets (NR)
7) Eloy Jiménez, White Sox (NR)
8) Alex Dickerson, Giants (NR)
9) Clint Frazier, Yankees (NR)
10) Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Blue Jays (NR)

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

Lmao let’s go

Yes please!!! Will be a really big addition. Veteran lefty bat to a right handed heavy lineup, and allows us to move an outfielder for pitching.

Gurriel to Cleveland for Plesac.

 

[TF97]

Let’s not forget that this news was broken hours ago by a dude sitting in a barbers chair who was likely unknown to almost everyone here. Given everything that has occurred over the last year, I see no better way to learn that Springer would be a Blue Jay.

 

[phillipmike]

Brendan Kuhn is on the FAN590 right now.

590 - Sportsnet.ca

-Says he just got a DM from Jeff Passan
-His source is close to the Jays front office
-Was told in October that Springer was the Jays #1 target

 

[Canada4Gold]

Can't wait for Montoyo to hit Grichuk 3rd and Springer 8th

 

[SpezDispenser]

Suck it Stroman!

 

[weems]

 

[Man Bear Pig]

I guess gurriel gone if they sign brantley?

Not necessarily. You could sign Brantley as a DH/4th outfielder. Grichuk is definitely done here now though. Probably Tellez too, if Brantley signs. This front office likes players who can play multiple positions and as much as I like Tellez (the person), he's a DH and nothing more. If we get Brantley, those two are gone.

 

[TheTotalPackage]

Think it’s time again to splurge on one of those beautiful blue jerseys.

 

[Marshy]

How's Brantley's defence? Can Springer play full time CF for the first half of his deal and be a plus defender in CF?