i dont think theres a scenario where they give up service yrs on bichette and co if they didnt have to. In a perfect world they probably wish they could keep Vladdy down for another year but thats obviously not the case.
I would do that tradeCleveland needs money, OF help, pen help and now SS depth.
Jays need starters, have money, and prospects.
Would you trade Pillar, Travis, Urena, and Biagini for Salazar, Kipnis (taking on his 20M guaranteed) and a top 15 Cleveland Indians prospect?
Cleveland gets a good defensive outfielder, a controllable 2B and SS, and a versatile pen arm (also controllable).
Toronto gets a starter and a prospect to help their prospect pool. Kipnis is a slightly better player so he could be a trade option at the deadline.
My next trade proposal. Seattle comes to you and offers Edwin Encarnacion for Kendrys Morales.
Seattle saves 8M this season and 5M next season.
Jays take on an additional 13M over two years and presumably get a better player to interest some fans and provide so support and protect for Vlad. Edwin might be a more attractive option to move at the deadline than Morales.
2. Toronto Blue Jays
Life's good when you have baseball's top prospect. In his third pro season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued to put up monster numbers, and he has the tools -- including a very rare 80-grade hit tool -- to prove it's not a fluke. While his defense remains a question, Guerrero made strides at third base last year but could move to first or DH down the line; his bat still would make him an All-Star. While Bo Bichette was going hit-for-hit with Guerrero in 2017, he came back to earth last year. The shortstop still piled up 61 extra-base hits, 74 RBIs and 32 stolen bases at Double-A. Catcher Danny Jansencollected a career-best 12 homers and 58 RBIs in 88 games en route to his Major League debut, while fellow backstop Reese McGuire, first baseman Rowdy Tellezand outfielders Anthony Alford, Jonathan Davis and Billy McKinney also made it to Rogers Centre. Aside from Guerrero -- who missed six weeks with an injury -- Cavan Biggio was the most electric hitter in the system last year. The left-handed batter led the organization with 26 homers and 99 RBIs and topped the Eastern League with an .887 OPS. In their first full seasons, 2017 picks Kevin Smith and Logan Warmoth climbed to Class A Advanced, though the latter battled injuries. Last year's second-rounders, Jordan Groshans and Griffin Conine, along with 2017 international signee Miguel Hiraldo started off with a bang but were challenged after promotions. Toronto added depth by trading for shortstop Santiago Espinal (from Boston) in June, outfielder Forrest Wall (from Colorado) in July and shortstop Ronny Brito (from the Dodgers) in January, as well as signing shortstop Orelvis Martinez. It's easy to hang your hat on having the top prospect, but the Blue Jays have a great deal more -- and Guerrero really is that good.
My next trade proposal. Seattle comes to you and offers Edwin Encarnacion for Kendrys Morales.
Seattle saves 8M this season and 5M next season.
Jays take on an additional 13M over two years and presumably get a better player to interest some fans and provide so support and protect for Vlad. Edwin might be a more attractive option to move at the deadline than Morales.
That's what the parrot is for.Eh... I think I want something back if I'm going to burn an extra $13 million.
My next trade proposal. Seattle comes to you and offers Edwin Encarnacion for Kendrys Morales.
Seattle saves 8M this season and 5M next season.
Jays take on an additional 13M over two years and presumably get a better player to interest some fans and provide so support and protect for Vlad. Edwin might be a more attractive option to move at the deadline than Morales.
2019 Top 100 Prospects
1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
9. Bo Bichette
47. Danny Jansen
63. Nate Pearson
John Sickels top 100 prospect list has four Blue Jays
1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
13. Bo Bichette
46. Danny Jansen
74. Jordan Groshans
BA ranked the Jays third among farm systems.
Blue Jays third in Baseball America's farm system rankings - Sportsnet.ca
Keith Law tweet in 3...2.....1......
My next trade proposal. Seattle comes to you and offers Edwin Encarnacion for Kendrys Morales.
Seattle saves 8M this season and 5M next season.
Jays take on an additional 13M over two years and presumably get a better player to interest some fans and provide so support and protect for Vlad. Edwin might be a more attractive option to move at the deadline than Morales.
My next trade proposal. Seattle comes to you and offers Edwin Encarnacion for Kendrys Morales.
Seattle saves 8M this season and 5M next season.
Jays take on an additional 13M over two years and presumably get a better player to interest some fans and provide so support and protect for Vlad. Edwin might be a more attractive option to move at the deadline than Morales.
This is what im hoping for too.Missed out on Romo so no harm in bringing Axford back, hopefully a minor league deal.