1 minute ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Apparently they were trying to get Verlander yesterday after re-signing Barrios and were in contention, so they seem to be willing to spend. Maybe they can re-up Ray. 

They were in on Verlander, as were the Red Sox and Yankees. Seems like LOTS of teams were in for him. 

I wouldn't spend $50M (over 2 years ) on a 39 year old pitcher coming off Tommy John, who hasn't pitched in almost 2 years (by the time training camp starts). 

But, sounds like the Astros owner stepped in. I bet he also steps in and keeps Correa. We'll see though as the consensus was that he was going to be a Tiger. 

1 hour ago, JCon said:

I will take Ray. We can use a lefty that gets strike outs. His issue has been control and it's been an issue since he changed his pitching style a few years ago. He'll be fine with control now that he's gone back to his old release. 

 

You don't need to replace all of those HRs and RBIs. You have Biggio who can play 2nd or 3rd. And, Semien doesn't want to play 2nd, he wants to play SS. So, he'll sign somewhere that will at least give him that chance (for a year or two). 

 

Jays need starting pitching, which means you can't spend over the top for middle infielders. It does sound like the richest team in baseball will finally spend. They locked up Berrios on a pretty good deal. 

Not sold on Biggio anyways I hope the Blue Jays implode this year

23 minutes ago, bustamente said:

Not sold on Biggio anyways I hope the Blue Jays implode this year

I hope the BJs do well enough to finish 2nd in the AL East. I have a son who loves them and is devastated when they lose. 

 

I'm not sold on Biggio either, BTW. He's my son's favourite, so I put a smile on when he speaks about him. My son saw him hit his first career home run at Skydome and I'm sure that cemented his fandom. 

Edited November 18, 20214 yr by JCon

3 hours ago, JCon said:

I hope the BJs do well enough to finish 2nd in the AL East. I have a son who loves them and is devastated when they lose. 

 

I'm not sold on Biggio either, BTW. He's my son's favourite, so I put a smile on when he speaks about him. My son saw him hit his first career home run at Skydome and I'm sure that cemented his fandom. 

Biggio was hurt all last year from start to finish. Should be better he will never have that great of a BA but his eye at the plate is really good and will have a very good OBP has decent power and can play any position on the diamond out of pitcher.

Semien bolts for the Rangers

Sometimes you post in the wrong thread. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Edited November 28, 20214 yr by JCon

Ray joins the Mariners as the Blue Jays signed Kevin Gausman, are the Blue Jays stronger pitching wise, maybe

Its a lateral move

It sorta depends on whether you think Ray is going to maintain the pace from last year, or if you believe it was a one off..... I honestly don't know enough about baseball to know for sure. 

I would of taken Gausman on the Yankee's hard pass on Ray

Max Scherzer reportedly to make MLB-record $43.3M US annually in 3-year deal with Mets

Insanity.....

Your not a major league commissioner till you have had a work stoppage

I guess no one wants to build the Blue Jays a new ball park so renovations it is.

55 minutes ago, bustamente said:

I guess no one wants to build the Blue Jays a new ball park so renovations it is.

They can gut the frack out of it now that its baseball only.

the season will still start late though

3 minutes ago, iHeart said:

the season will still start late though

And apparently MLB finally got smart and is eliminating pitchers from hitting. Sadly DH is to replace them. 

Universal DH just makes too much sense....glad to see it. Got my new Bichette jersey ordered and I'll be ready to roll for the start of the season!

Excited looks like Cubs are going to try to bring back Rizzo and make a strong push for Correa. 

No unvaccinated MLB players will be allowed to play in Toronto

 

Don't look now, but the Jays are building one of the best teams in the majors. Matt Chapman today via trade and they're working on more. Already have one of the best starting rotations in the AL, and now the infield is coming together.