Blue Jays 2024
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Ross robbed the Astros deal. This is exciting. They should quit right now and just really make the most out of what this says and try to finish the year competitive. Unfortunately I’m afraid they are going to move Chad Green and Chris Bassett as well..
Philip
Apparently Will Wagner is Billy Wagner's son. Good genes.
If I were the Jays' GM, I would look for a deal where another team assumed the balance of George Springer's contract, even if it means trading one or more controllable assets as part of the trade. In the off season, I'd look to sign one or more blue chip free agents to 2-3 year deals where the third year is a club or player option, with minimal buyout if the club declines the option year. These might even be injured pitchers who are expected to be healthy after the 2025 All Star break.
I don't see the Jays contending in 2025, so these free agents would be acquired specifically for the purpose of trading them on or before the 2025 deadline for top prospects who are 1-2 years away from regular Major League service.
If the Jays continue their recent strategy of trying to compete for a Wild Card playoff spot, then hoping for a miracle, I think they will be a second division club for at least five more years, and probably longer.
Springer has a proven track record in the post season, and two more years guaranteed at $24.17 Million. His presence on the team will be detrimental to the 2025 and 2026 teams, specifically because of his cost. If they can't move him today, their chances of doing so before July, 2026 are slim to none.
There's a short list of teams who don't care about the luxury tax penalty. If Toronto can pawn off George to one of those clubs, there is some hope for this team within 2-3 years, otherwise it looks like 70-80 win seasons will be optimistic for at least the next five years.
I don't see the Jays contending in 2025, so these free agents would be acquired specifically for the purpose of trading them on or before the 2025 deadline for top prospects who are 1-2 years away from regular Major League service.
If the Jays continue their recent strategy of trying to compete for a Wild Card playoff spot, then hoping for a miracle, I think they will be a second division club for at least five more years, and probably longer.
Springer has a proven track record in the post season, and two more years guaranteed at $24.17 Million. His presence on the team will be detrimental to the 2025 and 2026 teams, specifically because of his cost. If they can't move him today, their chances of doing so before July, 2026 are slim to none.
There's a short list of teams who don't care about the luxury tax penalty. If Toronto can pawn off George to one of those clubs, there is some hope for this team within 2-3 years, otherwise it looks like 70-80 win seasons will be optimistic for at least the next five years.
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I was one of them. But I always maintained how talented he is. And I always said they should never trade him…. Where are all the people that said we should trade him?
Philip
- Jun 15, 2004
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Pretty quiet we have another 100 minutes to go lol. I say stop here and try to be competitive and make things extremely interesting for this season, after you’ve already cashed in and replenished. After the way they robbed the Astros in that deal I wouldn’t touch anything else you’re good to go…. What an amazing boost of confidence that would be to the existing roster.
Philip
Philip
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Wait scratch that Trevor Richards acquired by the twins…. OK no more please stop.
Philip
Philip
