Blue Jays Off-Season Moves

[unassuming]

So this is the first time I think I finally truly believe the Jays might be the front runners.

Ross Atkins isn't even in Nashville right now. He put out a statement/tweet that he had a "scheduling conflict" and he would have to participate on a zoom call.

That tell me 1 of 2 things:

1)The Ohtani camp wants to thank him in person but let him know he's decided elsewhere

2)We just landed this fucking guy

Been confirmed that Atkins was in Dunedin with Ohtani yesterday. My God, let's keep our fingers crossed!

 

[blueray]

Any idea who's replacing him?

I would imagine Ben is being replaced by Ben, as in Shulman, Dan's son.

It is subjective of course but I never liked Wagner, from day one. Yes he paid his dues in the minors but he didn't call a good game imho and I'm talking about the ones the Jays let him attend in-person (what a joke that is). Never did he paint me a picture like Jerry did.
I liked Mike Wilner when he was calling some of the games but they got rid of him too. I think Ben Shulman is much better at calling games and is a great replacement for Wagner, good move if you ask me.

I would love to see them sign Ohtani...only costs you cash. Just raise the beer prices

Soto, I'm not as bullish on. Wouldn't want to give up too much for a one year rental player as other's have said in this thread.

All this talk about Ohtani and Soto has at least gotten Philip @ TP back on the Blue Jays bandwagon, that's great news in itself.

 

[maurice93]

As Ohtani wants to win lets hope he didn't ask Ross Atkins about the Daulton Varsho trade.

Seinfeld: Jay Buhner - YouTube

 

[black booty lover]

I would imagine Ben is being replaced by Ben, as in Shulman, Dan's son.

It is subjective of course but I never liked Wagner, from day one. Yes he paid his dues in the minors but he didn't call a good game imho and I'm talking about the ones the Jays let him attend in-person (what a joke that is). Never did he paint me a picture like Jerry did.
I liked Mike Wilner when he was calling some of the games but they got rid of him too. I think Ben Shulman is much better at calling games and is a great replacement for Wagner, good move if you ask me.

I would love to see them sign Ohtani...only costs you cash. Just raise the beer prices

Soto, I'm not as bullish on. Wouldn't want to give up too much for a one year rental player as other's have said in this thread.

All this talk about Ohtani and Soto has at least gotten Philip @ TP back on the Blue Jays bandwagon, that's great news in itself.

I love Dan Shulman. To the point I don't that is anyone is the business better and extremely thankful he is pretty much our every game broadcaster.

His son sucks I think it's a shame if he is the one to replace Wagner.

 

[blueray]

His son sucks I think it's a shame if he is the one to replace Wagner.

We shall agree to disagree on that one.

 

[shack]

Radio broadcasts are dead the writing was on the wall when wilber was sent packing.

I don't think what's happening in Toronto is necessarily indicative of what's happening in general in the industry.

Toronto, last year, was the only team that did not send their radio broadcasters on the road with the team.

As per Wagner, my problem was that there was no flow to his commentary. It felt like a series of disjointed statements. Very staccato like.

 

[Toronto Passions]

Phil, nothing at all to do with this post.

But, FYI, Gibby is back as bench coach..............for the Mets, the team he played for.
Ex-Blue Jays manager John Gibbons back in dugout as Mets bench coach | CBC Sports

I know I heard about that. Good for him. Puts him in line to replace the manager if the Mets get off to a bad start. He’s a good manager. He manages the bullpen very well and he’s tough and offensive.

Philip

 

[Toronto Passions]

Just to add to that point I also think John Gibbons is more intelligent than people give him credit for. He’s a fun guy and he has that a whole backyard barbeque, Texas warmth to him, but he’s also very aggressive when the game is on the line. Dalton Pompey stealing second and third in the ALCS. Or bringing in Osuna with a four run lead. Etc etc etc all while maintaining the respect, connection and trust with his players. Watches the game and plays it by ear. Doesn’t spend too much time looking at the scouting reports and making irrational, early inning decisions like a fucking outerspace dweeb…..lol. (Pardon my French)

Jeez I miss Gibby.

Philip

 

[tml]

Doesn’t spend too much time looking at the scouting reports and making irrational, early inning decisions like a fucking outerspace dweeb…..lol. (Pardon my French)
Philip

Why whatever could you be referring to Philip????

 

[Toronto Passions]

I would love to see them sign Ohtani...only costs you cash. Just raise the beer prices

A month ago I really didn’t see the benefit of this signing. Shack got me realizing it would be a good move. Now I keep refreshing my YouTube homepage to see if there’s any new developments lol. Apparently Steve Phillips favours the Blue Jays, whatever that counts for….

Apparently the Yankees are about to finalize acquiring Juan Soto.

Philip

 

[black booty lover]

Apparently the Yankees are about to finalize acquiring Juan Soto.

Philip

Done.

 

[Insidious Von]

When The Mightiest of all Broadcasters says you are the best player since Babe Ruth, how can Ohtani resist Toronto. Never mind Ross Atkins let Sid negotiate the terms.

 

[blueray]

Done.

Yep.

Why do I think that the jays will get nobody and be left re-signing Brandon Belt

 

[Toronto Passions]

Done.

Now the Blue Jays can focus on Ohtani and hope they are able to give him half a billion dollars. Yeah I’ll acknowledge he’s one the greatest player on the planet, but he turns 30 next year and he’s had some injury history. I don’t know…..

Philip

 

[black booty lover]

Now the Blue Jays can focus on Ohtani and hope they are able to give him half a billion dollars. Yeah I’ll acknowledge he’s one the greatest player on the planet, but he turns 30 next year and he’s had some injury history. I don’t know…..

Philip

I don't think the Jays care. This guy is about how much money he makes your company both on and off the field.

 

[Toronto Passions]

I don't think the Jays care. This guy is about how much money he makes your company both on and off the field.

It will be a treat to have him for sure, as I am anxiously awaiting my notification of where he signs. But his past six years he’s had a few injuries going on. As I said before, give me Ohtani and give me Teoscar Hernandez….. and I will forgive Ross Atkins for the 2023 season, and I will book an executive suite for a regular season game for TP and five of my favourite people in this thread lol

Philip

 

[torontonate]

I don't think the Jays care. This guy is about how much money he makes your company both on and off the field.

I love the media attention this is getting.
I am certain the Jays are not going to be able to acquire him. My money is on the Dodgers. It was fun fantasizing about the idea though.

 

[Fun For All]

It will be a treat to have him for sure, as I am anxiously awaiting my notification of where he signs. But his past six years he’s had a few injuries going on. As I said before, give me Ohtani and give me Teoscar Hernandez….. and I will forgive Ross Atkins for the 2023 season, and I will book an executive suite for a regular season game for TP and five of my favourite people in this thread lol

Philip

You know, I was thought of you as a swell top notch guy...

 

[black booty lover]

I love the media attention this is getting.
I am certain the Jays are not going to be able to acquire him. My money is on the Dodgers. It was fun fantasizing about the idea though.

I agree

 

[blueray]

I love the media attention this is getting.
I am certain the Jays are not going to be able to acquire him. My money is on the Dodgers. It was fun fantasizing about the idea though.

I'm an optimist....like Jim Carey