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@bnsbaseball.bsky.social hey, do you think the payroll reporting you and Shi put out there at the start of the offseason contributed the angst blue jays fans have about this team? The reporting is now proven incorrect. How was that information sourced?
January 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
@bnsbaseball.bsky.social hey, do you think the payroll reporting you and Shi put out there at the start of the offseason contributed the angst blue jays fans have about this team? The reporting is now proven incorrect. How was that information sourced?
Based on no evidence other than Passan reporting he’s available Taylor Ward feels like a player this #BlueJays FO would love to acquire. He’s RH so maybe not the ideal fit but the other clear handed options Santander (high AAV) and Nootbaar (SLG) are not perfect fits either
December 28, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Based on no evidence other than Passan reporting he’s available Taylor Ward feels like a player this #BlueJays FO would love to acquire. He’s RH so maybe not the ideal fit but the other clear handed options Santander (high AAV) and Nootbaar (SLG) are not perfect fits either
@stoeten.bsky.social I really don’t quite understand the angst amongst Jays fans. Was it really the Varsho trade that set things off? Everyone looses their mind when a guy is signed regardless of team fit (Teo excluded). You’ve always been plugged in. What’s the deal?
December 28, 2024 at 12:48 AM
@stoeten.bsky.social I really don’t quite understand the angst amongst Jays fans. Was it really the Varsho trade that set things off? Everyone looses their mind when a guy is signed regardless of team fit (Teo excluded). You’ve always been plugged in. What’s the deal?
Naylor would be an interesting get for the #BlueJays. 1 year remaining at $12 m with big power. Being 🇨🇦 doesn’t hurt either. What would it take? Not sure but Jimenez, Loperfido, Wagner, Lukes and Roden would (I think) address an area of need for the G’s
December 20, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Naylor would be an interesting get for the #BlueJays. 1 year remaining at $12 m with big power. Being 🇨🇦 doesn’t hurt either. What would it take? Not sure but Jimenez, Loperfido, Wagner, Lukes and Roden would (I think) address an area of need for the G’s
Well that was depressing… Although Arden often miss uses WAR when predicting team wins. 1 WAR doesn’t really = a win. Based on Fangraps current projects the #BlueJays have a WAR of 40.1 which roughly equates to 88 Wins. 2024 they had a Team WAR of 31.2 likely unlucky not to win around 80.
recorded a new At the Letters today … Arden & I covered a lot of ground … hopefully people enjoy listening, it’ll be out tomorrow 🎙️
December 18, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Well that was depressing… Although Arden often miss uses WAR when predicting team wins. 1 WAR doesn’t really = a win. Based on Fangraps current projects the #BlueJays have a WAR of 40.1 which roughly equates to 88 Wins. 2024 they had a Team WAR of 31.2 likely unlucky not to win around 80.
That’s promising!
Fangraphs thinks Bastardo’s FB will tick up, and pair with his devastating CH to make for a late-inning power arm.
December 12, 2024 at 3:56 PM
That’s promising!
Shapiro said payroll wouldn’t change much from 24’ where they entered the year with a $250 mill CBT hit. A modest 5% to 10% increase for the 25’ season would up the payroll to $262 - $275. #BlueJays seem to have some flexibility still. Maybe that’s optimistic…
December 11, 2024 at 4:57 AM
Shapiro said payroll wouldn’t change much from 24’ where they entered the year with a $250 mill CBT hit. A modest 5% to 10% increase for the 25’ season would up the payroll to $262 - $275. #BlueJays seem to have some flexibility still. Maybe that’s optimistic…
One aspect of the Giménez acquisition is the long term $$ and aav of $19 mill (for CBT calculations). The Jays still seem interested in a starter and another bat. I’m gonna guess the reporting by Ben and Shi has been misleading creating angst amidst #BlueJays fans.
December 11, 2024 at 4:52 AM
One aspect of the Giménez acquisition is the long term $$ and aav of $19 mill (for CBT calculations). The Jays still seem interested in a starter and another bat. I’m gonna guess the reporting by Ben and Shi has been misleading creating angst amidst #BlueJays fans.
Cleveland’s return for Horwitz is likely a little sobering since I think a lot assumed he would net a mlb ready starter or high-leverage late inning RP.
December 11, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Cleveland’s return for Horwitz is likely a little sobering since I think a lot assumed he would net a mlb ready starter or high-leverage late inning RP.
It’s clear the #BlueJays didn’t view Horwitz as a 2B and his power profile wasn’t a fit at DH. DH is an easy spot for the jays to add a power bat
December 11, 2024 at 12:53 AM
It’s clear the #BlueJays didn’t view Horwitz as a 2B and his power profile wasn’t a fit at DH. DH is an easy spot for the jays to add a power bat
With the Giménez trade the #BlueJays have another + + defender (does that make vlad and Bo better?) a legit base stealer (60 SB the last 2 years) with decent power for an infielder 32 hr last 2 years) and a 6 WAR season under his belt. They got better as a result + more pen depth. Okay. That’s fine.
December 11, 2024 at 12:47 AM
With the Giménez trade the #BlueJays have another + + defender (does that make vlad and Bo better?) a legit base stealer (60 SB the last 2 years) with decent power for an infielder 32 hr last 2 years) and a 6 WAR season under his belt. They got better as a result + more pen depth. Okay. That’s fine.
Soooo #BlueJays are doubling down on d? Again? Odd addition. Trading Wanger? Lots of questions
@JeffPassan tweeted
BREAKING: The Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a trade to acquire three-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman Andrés Giménez from the Cleveland Guardians, sources tell ESPN.
BREAKING: The Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a trade to acquire three-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman Andrés Giménez from the Cleveland Guardians, sources tell ESPN.
December 10, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Soooo #BlueJays are doubling down on d? Again? Odd addition. Trading Wanger? Lots of questions
Wow! Burnes gonna get paid
December 10, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Wow! Burnes gonna get paid
#BlueJays appear to be using @enosarris.bsky.social top available relievers based on stuff+ as their shopping list. Signed Yimi and tried but missed out on Holmes
December 10, 2024 at 9:16 PM
#BlueJays appear to be using @enosarris.bsky.social top available relievers based on stuff+ as their shopping list. Signed Yimi and tried but missed out on Holmes
Very nice to have Yimi back with #BlueJays.
Yimi García (Signed with TOR) makes his return to Toronto after he was traded to Seattle at the deadline
He had strong results in 2024, but unfortunately missed time due to an injury. His deep arsenal and high-grading stuff will make him a key part of Toronto's bullpen (again)
He had strong results in 2024, but unfortunately missed time due to an injury. His deep arsenal and high-grading stuff will make him a key part of Toronto's bullpen (again)
December 10, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Very nice to have Yimi back with #BlueJays.
Not that anyone cares what I think but a basketball contact for Vlad could work for both parties. 4/5 years at $50 per. Takes Vlad to 31/32. Gives him another crack at FA. #BlueJays
December 10, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Not that anyone cares what I think but a basketball contact for Vlad could work for both parties. 4/5 years at $50 per. Takes Vlad to 31/32. Gives him another crack at FA. #BlueJays
This seems obvious. Vlady and his team have done a good job navigating his journey to FA while maintaining good public communication that he wants to remain with the #BlueJays. I am sure he means that he just expects market rates
a lot of people here think the Soto deal gives Vlad Jr. a lot more leverage in extension talks with Jays
December 9, 2024 at 9:51 PM
This seems obvious. Vlady and his team have done a good job navigating his journey to FA while maintaining good public communication that he wants to remain with the #BlueJays. I am sure he means that he just expects market rates
@lancebroz.bsky.social how would you interpret Burnes declining k/9 the last 3 years?
December 9, 2024 at 5:09 PM
@lancebroz.bsky.social how would you interpret Burnes declining k/9 the last 3 years?
Kiley picked the #BlueJays for Arenado. But the framework for a Rooker package is very intriguing from a Blue Jays perspective
I wrote about the potential trades I'd like to see at the Winter Meetings www.espn.com/mlb/insider/...
Arenado on the move? Bohm to the Mariners? Trades we want to see at MLB's winter meetings
Let's spice up the offseason with some blockbusters that could rock Dallas next week.
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December 3, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Kiley picked the #BlueJays for Arenado. But the framework for a Rooker package is very intriguing from a Blue Jays perspective
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The updated Blue Jays top 10 prospects list drops on the site today.
The man @geoffpontesba.bsky.social will chat about the system at 2 p.m. ET:
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The man @geoffpontesba.bsky.social will chat about the system at 2 p.m. ET:
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Toronto Blue Jays 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America's 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays system, headlined by lefthander Ricky Tiedemann.
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December 3, 2024 at 1:42 PM
The updated Blue Jays top 10 prospects list drops on the site today.
The man @geoffpontesba.bsky.social will chat about the system at 2 p.m. ET:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/toro...
The man @geoffpontesba.bsky.social will chat about the system at 2 p.m. ET:
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Toronto Blue Jays Top 10 is up @baseballamerica.com. I think this is one of the more underrated T10s we’ll put out this year. www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2023-t...
Toronto Blue Jays Schedule, Top Prospects & Roster
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December 3, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Toronto Blue Jays Top 10 is up @baseballamerica.com. I think this is one of the more underrated T10s we’ll put out this year. www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2023-t...
This is consistent with other coverage (except maybe Rosenthal’s) that the #BlueJays are serious about Soto. The likelihood of him becoming a Jay is low. Maybe the first time we’ve seen that the Jays are prepared to pay the price for Soto
December 2, 2024 at 6:21 PM
This is consistent with other coverage (except maybe Rosenthal’s) that the #BlueJays are serious about Soto. The likelihood of him becoming a Jay is low. Maybe the first time we’ve seen that the Jays are prepared to pay the price for Soto