Since last season i've started to hate JP Riccardi quite a bit. So the dumbass has whined about his lack of funds for years and now that he's getting them he goes out and signs Frank Thomas. Now i know THomas has great career numbers, but damn, how often do we notice any professional athlete having a big season, than signs a big contract, only to screw around. I would rather go with a younger unproven player who has to go out there play hard and prove his worth rather than an old timer who could be a major hit or miss and just fills up a great chunk of the budget.
My 2nd rant on Riccardi is why he passed up on Adam Eaton who just signed with the Phillies to a reasonable 3 year $24 million contract. Yes Eaton has had a history of injuries, but hasn't Thomas or AJ Burnett? I would of thought Eaton would make a great guy in the 3rd spot. Like AJ, Eaton has oen of the highest potential when healthy.
It is inevitable that Wells will be to the Rangers. They just let go of Matthews Jr. and Wells lives only a few minutes away from the ball park. I have no idea what the hell Riccardi is planning on doing, but for crying out loud don't lose a very PRIZED position for nothing.
Is it me or does the city of Toronto seem to always get shit GMs. Since the Raptors got a new GM, i think the Jays need to move on pretty soon if this season the Jays do not fare any better. They screwed themselves up the bum when they didn't act fast on Wells cause now the market is inflated and Wells can sit back and just watch the money flow. I say if you intend of letting Wells go, might as well start planning now.
