At least he was in on the talk and made moves brought the team some postseason play. I don't see anything from these 2 idiots that inspire confidence they can bring a playoff team to Toronto unless they get out of their CLE mentality of small market. There was a reason Shapiro was brought in cause Rogers knew he was experienced in small market places, budget places.
Yes, dry humping at least gives the vibe of trying. I get it.
As for a top 10 payroll in 2018 that is bloated by Tulo, Donaldson and Martin making $61 million of the $150 million payroll. Payroll this year is 22nd with the Arb players needing to be signed and that will leave then under the league average.
Never referenced payroll. I'm fine with payroll being low given the stage of development.
I get there is a rebuild going on but you can still ad premier talent all the while rebuilding. Why can't the team accelerate the rebuild. Vlad, Bichette, Jansen and Pearson are the main headliners and there is a ton of infield prospects that can be flipped for pitching or getting a stud OF.
Do you?
Again signing FA's are just part of the rebuild. Trading lower level prospects for near MLB talent can be done. Find teams that have crappy farm systems and propose a deal to help re-stock their farm systems. Tigers with Castellanos those kind of deals where teams are looking to restock their farm system. You also got guys like Pillar, Travis who can be moved for pitching or near MLB level prospects who can then be flipped for needs.
I mean...ok. Let's say as an example the Blue Jays acquired Nick Castellanos via trade (for Kevin Smith) and signed Dallas Keuchel....then go on to win 80 games. I see no benefit...whatsoever. Best case, those two players are still able to contribute in 2021 when Vlad\Bo are contributing (hopefully) at a high level.
Or better yet what is the rebuild to folks out there? what is everyone rebuild plan. How does this team get better in the next 2-3 years?
Player development? Coupled with intelligent acquisitions, through various avenues, that align with your window.
We have Vlad, Pearson, Jansen and Bichette. Who else do you wait for in the minors to come along to play with those 4 guys? Who is near ready to join them? Biggio? Alford? Are guys like Groshan, Kevin Smith that close or good enough to supplant Vlad and Biggio at their positions? You have a glut of middle infield players that can be used to add right now to the core of the team and bolster a roster today for the futur.
You have nothing but hopes, dreams and the #1 prospect in baseball.
Do the Jays need to be bottom 10 for the next 3 years to get a 1st overall draft pick to fast track to the majors? The team is not bad enough to do that. You need to start building now this year adding pieces this winter that can help today, tomorrow and for the next few years down the road.
Answer to the first question is no. Your comments seem to suggest that the franchise is not currently building. It reeks of an odd, youthful impatience. As if you cannot wait a year or two to begin acquiring more appropriate pieces at a more appropriate time.