Blue Jays Discussion: We're back, baby. Blue Jays clinch 2020 playoff spot

[Canada4Gold]

Fair, although I picked Robertson and Marchessault because they're both similar player types, and Marchessault is coming off a down season just like Stripling is despite a history of production beforehand.

That's fair. I picked Faksa because he's more of a middle of the roster type of player, and Abramov because he's far away and the definition of boom/bust. Also edited in Abruzzese as another possibility afterwards.

 

[landy92mack29]

Stripling has never been a full time starter and looks to be proving he can't really be a innings eater so Williams alone is too much to give up from my perspective but at least it wasn't SWR or Manoah. Conine was also our only decent OF prospect save if they move Martin out there but didn't have huge faith in Conine becoming more than a Tellez in the OF so I'm ok with it

 

[Cloned]

That's fair. I picked Faksa because he's more of a middle of the roster type of player, and Abramov because he's far away and the definition of boom/bust. Also edited in Abruzzese as another possibility afterwards.

Fair as well.

I think we kinda agree that the point is that a team poised to really contend (think what you will of the Leafs but they are actually supposed to be in this position) shouldn't really fret about giving up a B+ prospect for a good bonafide major league producer with some years of control left.

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

Sure, I'll keep Will Robertson

Is it bad that I don't even know who that is?

 

[Canada4Gold]

Is it bad that I don't even know who that is?

Join the club, I had to double check the tweet to make sure it was talking about the Walker trade and not the extra random piece in the Stripling trade.

 

[Cor]

 

[Cor]

Seems like something that can/will be revisited in the offseason

 

[Canada4Gold]

Farewell thee Vogelbach, we hardly knew ye

 

[Cloned]

They DFA'ed Vogelbach after giving him like 6 PAs?

 

[canucksfan]

They DFA'ed Vogelbach after giving him like 6 PAs?

I think he was acquired if Tellez was traded.

 

[phillipmike]

Is it bad that I don't even know who that is?

Top 38 Prospects: Toronto Blue Jays

17. Alberto Rodriguez, OF
Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Dominican Republic (TOR)

Age	19.4	Height	5′ 11″	Weight	180	Bat / Thr	L / L	FV	40

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Tool Grades (Present/Future)

Hit	Raw Power	Game Power	Run	Fielding	Throw
25/55	45/50	25/50	45/40	40/45	50/50

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A physical, lefty corner bat with some thump, Rodriguez generated average big league exit velos as a teenager in the GCL last year. Some of his swings are beautiful, left-handed uppercut hacks. He’s not all that projectable and will have to have a potent hit/power combo to profile. That appears to be in play.

Similar type prospect for me when comparing him to Robertson who we thought was the prospect. Some places like him, others like Robertson more.

Not the end of the world. Robertson has a higher floor but Rodriquez a higher ceiling.

 

[canucksfan]

 

[Puckstuff]

They DFA'ed Vogelbach after giving him like 6 PAs?

This is the show... gotta make quick work around here

 

[canucksfan]

 

[Cloned]

This is the show... gotta make quick work around here

Unless your name is Joe Panik and your manager is Charlie Montoyo.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Fair, although I picked Robertson and Marchessault because they're both similar player types, and Marchessault is coming off a down season just like Stripling is despite a history of production beforehand.

I would say it is more like Abruzzese for Marchessault. Robertson is already practically in the NHL and probably closer to a guy like Pearson in terms of future impact. Williams is high potential but also far from a guarantee and multiple years away like Abruzzese would be in the NHL.

I think as long as the second guy is nothing special, it is fine. The Jays seem to have done quite well with their pitching investment, including adding another 2nd rounder this past year, so if the guy is worth the asset, then it should not be a huge concern.

 

[Puckstuff]

I thought Font might get DFA'd instead of Gaviglio

 

[Cloned]

I didn't realize till now that Villar didn't actually have to move yet, lol.

 

[canucksfan]

I like that Murphy is on the taxi squad now.

 

[Kurtz]

Seems like something that can/will be revisited in the offseason

That's interesting - it's like we've specifically targeted pitchers with solid records who have been struggling this year. Wonder if they can turn it around in a short season, but keeps the deals low risk.

 

[Cloned]

I would say it is more like Abruzzese for Marchessault. Robertson is already practically in the NHL and probably closer to a guy like Pearson in terms of future impact. Williams is high potential but also far from a guarantee and multiple years away like Abruzzese would be in the NHL.

I think as long as the second guy is nothing special, it is fine. The Jays seem to have done quite well with their pitching investment, including adding another 2nd rounder this past year, so if the guy is worth the asset, then it should not be a huge concern.

I don't think the Leafs have a Pearson-type prospect/player. He's essentially someone like Alex Lafreniere.

I have no issues with the trade as long as the 2nd guy isn't a top prospect. It's the type of trade the Jays should be making and the Leafs would be making if they had cap space like the Jays do (kinda).

 

[Cloned]

I thought Font might get DFA'd instead of Gaviglio

Both are struggling but Font easily has the better stuff.

 

[canucksfan]

Villar is batting third

 

[Cloned]

Villar is batting third

Montoyo strikes again, LMAO.

 

[Puckstuff]

Both are struggling but Font easily has the better stuff.

yeah i'm not losing sleep over it, good with 3 DFA's including Vogelbach who wow, just does not look like a dude who should be in MLB