Jays 2026 Thread

[Butler1000]

I heard from another source, I forgot where, that Bichette's decision had a lot to do with the artificial turf at Rogers Center and his leg injuries. Either way money talks, and the Blue Jays should've locked him up years ago.

Personally, I think they put too many eggs in the Kyle Tucker basket and they didn't really have a backup plan after he signed with the Dodgers. A very talented team stumbled upon Ross Atkins lap unexpectedly, and like I've always said this man has no understanding of team chemistry. Doesn't extend people properly, doesn't know how to maintain the relationship and doesn't know how to manage chemistry. Classic example.

But on the flipside if Springer, Santander and Okamoto have good years I think we'll be just fine. Clearly, the Blue Jays brought in Okamoto once they realized Bichette's asking price.

Philip

I don't think Tucker was ever coming here. And I don't think Bo was going to stay either. He was not going to get that money here. It's that simple.

And you can't buy team chemistry. It has to happen organically. You can never tell who and how players will mesh. I think right now the culture is really good, and that will result in the newbies buying in.

I like our pitching just fine, its just a matter of filling out the bullpen now.

And hitting. Santander and Okamoto are the two keys. Good years and we get our 2nd shot at the Dodgers.

 

[Toronto Passions]

And you can't buy team chemistry. It has to happen organically. You can never tell who and how players will mesh. I think right now the culture is really good, and that will result in the newbies buying in.

I know. My point is Ross Atkins is too much of a number crunching geek. Analytics poster child he doesn't know how to recognize and maintain key components to team chemistry. I also have always felt since Teoscar Hernandez that his relationships with agents and players to extend, suck.

Philip

 

[Trevor Wong]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013048258923200732

 

[Trevor Wong]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013340689497513990

 

[Trevor Wong]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013270585598492835

 

[Toronto Passions]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013048258923200732

oh buddy, look up Angel Hernandez on YouTube. You won't believe some of his calls.

Philip