One can always dream.Trade him and that bloated salary?, you can't give him away let alone trade him.
Too bad there isn't an MLB team in Vegas. Or even the Jays former AAA team.
One can always dream.Trade him and that bloated salary?, you can't give him away let alone trade him.
I could not agree more. Fact are facts.AA was a raw young pup when he got the job and Shaps was already this high-falootin exec of the year. As such it is understandable that AA would need a much longer learning curve. As well, Shaps inherited a very strong team which has gotten worse each of his two years and could possibly be even worse this year, while AA inherited a fairly shitty team. He made some missteps but he kept giving us hope as well as build a family of an organization. The players could tell that he was passionate and sincere. He created an atmosphere that developed loyalty throughout all areas. Shapeero is a corporate cost cutter.
As well, the talk that Shaps could not improve the team with what AA left him is pure speculation. We never got a chance to see what AA could have done and it is a convenient excuse now.
I never believed that AA went for broke.I could not agree more. Fact are facts.
A relative of mine currently works VERY closely with AA in the Dodgers organization, and the inside word is all the shit talk about how he knew he wasn’t coming back, so he tried to create a great chance at winning by trading all the assets, has a well-known undertone for being an excuse for the fact that he never even had a chance to really show what he can do.
Shapeero chased out AA because Shapeero needed his fingers in every pie.
Philip
Alex Anthopoulos does not currently work for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.....Fact are facts.
A relative of mine currently works VERY closely with AA in the Dodgers organization...
Philip
Traitor?Ya, but he gets paid by Toronto. Traitor, which can easily transition into trade 'em.
Maybe a bit of hyperbole. But I wanted to be able to transition into trade him.Traitor?
Seems a little over the top, no?
Missed numerous games the last 2 yrs. because of injury. Last thing the Jays need is another player who can’t stay healthy.Jays traded for another infielder, Yangervis Solarte, from the Padres for 2 lower prospects.
Versatile player , has some pop with low strikeout rate. Should be an upgrade over Barney Rubble.
Unfortunately, to get back to the playoffs we need impact players.Jays traded for another infielder, Yangervis Solarte, from the Padres for 2 lower prospects.
Versatile player
900 + plate appearances and 2 short DL stints the last 2 years. I wouldnt call that injury prone.Missed numerous games the last 2 yrs. because of injury. Last thing the Jays need is another player who can’t stay healthy.
If no major trades happen Jays will finish last in AL east.
Maybe if we're real lucky 4th place ahead of Tampa
Thats the only good part about this whole Shapiro fiasco.Just remember they have the fans best interest at heart, the lousier the team the easier it is to find good seats!(If you want them!)
Ok. All good stuff. But is a trade like this going to get the Jays to the playoffs without some major moves (plural)?I don't say it often but kudos to Shapiro/Atkins on this one. This is a solid pickup and it cost us squat. Solarte is a switch hitter and has pop in his bat and makes good contact. 2016 he was injured but 2017 he missed extended time due to personal matters, as gcostanza stated.
One of the things that differentiates baseball from other sports is gauging young talent. Prospects in baseball can be hit and miss. If you have a good stable of young prospects and you have a chance to flip some of them for proven major league talent, then that is a smart play. AA played that card at the right time.I never believed that AA went for broke.
well we certainly have the right manager to achieve our 4th place dreamIf no major trades happen Jays will finish last in AL east.
Maybe if we're real lucky 4th place ahead of Tampa