Blue Jays: 2015 edition
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Ah! What would you do without us?
Why go crazy all by yourself when you can have one of us to drive you there?
Perry
So - as it stands today, the Blue Jays traded Roy Halladay for R A Dickey and Devon Travis. I sure hope Travis turns out to be a really good player, otherwise I would suggest the Phillies won this one.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-return-halladay-stack/
Sportsnet suggests that star pitchers for prospects trades are usually flops and that Jays did better than most.
Sportsnet suggests that star pitchers for prospects trades are usually flops and that Jays did better than most.
I could deal with one but I have 6 lawyers in my immediate circle of friends and family. Enough is enough.
You have to remember the Jays had no leverage. It was public knowledge Halladay wanted out.
Probably Hutchison, Dickey, Buehrle, Norris and Sanchez (not necessarily in that order).
BP probably Cecil, Loup, Redmond, Estrada, Hynes, Castro and Osuna. (One or two others still could make before Osuna).
I expect both Delabar and Jenkins to be back up with the club within the first month or two. They had options so it made sense to send them down. Francis is brittle and won't last. Estrada will probably move to the rotation when one of Sanchez or Norris struggles out of the gate or if an injury happens. Hynes is a complete wildcard he's been lights out in spring but sports a career 9.00 ERA in limited innings. The problem as I see it is there are too many lefties in our pen - Cecil, Loup, Francis and Hynes and only Estrada can be stretched out over 3+ innings.
I am however buoyed by the fact that our young arms are excelling at such an early age. Let's hope they can keep it up and stay healthy.
I am however buoyed by the fact that our young arms are excelling at such an early age. Let's hope they can keep it up and stay healthy.
Latest roster speculations.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/will-make-cut-blue-jays-hint-roster/
http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/will-make-cut-blue-jays-hint-roster/
I'm thinking this will be the team to start the year.
And a bunch of shuffling in mid-april when Saunders and Izturis come back from DL
Starting Lineup
SS Reyes
C. Martin
RF Jose Bautista
DH Encarnacion
3B. Donaldson
1B. Smoak
LF. Pillar
2B D.Travis
CF. Pompey
Bench
Tolleson OF/IF
Navarro C
Valencia IF/DH
Starters
Hutchinson
Dickey
Norris
Buerhle
Sanchez
Relievers
Redmond
Hendriks
Loup
Castro
Osuna
Estrada
Cecil
Colt Hynes
Seems Dustin McGowan was just released by the Dodgers . He had a horrible spring, and likely his last.
Gotta give him credit for trying after so many years of injuries.
And a bunch of shuffling in mid-april when Saunders and Izturis come back from DL
Starting Lineup
SS Reyes
C. Martin
RF Jose Bautista
DH Encarnacion
3B. Donaldson
1B. Smoak
LF. Pillar
2B D.Travis
CF. Pompey
Bench
Tolleson OF/IF
Navarro C
Valencia IF/DH
Starters
Hutchinson
Dickey
Norris
Buerhle
Sanchez
Relievers
Redmond
Hendriks
Loup
Castro
Osuna
Estrada
Cecil
Colt Hynes
Seems Dustin McGowan was just released by the Dodgers . He had a horrible spring, and likely his last.
Gotta give him credit for trying after so many years of injuries.
I'm hoping not to see Hendriks in an 8 man bullpen. Much rather prefer to see Goins on the Bench.
Could be some last minute trading see http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2015/3/31/8319905/blue-jays-exploring-late-roster-addition.
Could be some last minute trading see http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2015/3/31/8319905/blue-jays-exploring-late-roster-addition.
Once Saunders returns from the DL, a reliever will be sent down to Buffalo and Pillar will be the 4th outfielder (or platoon in CF with Pompey).
