Had endless amounts of money for Ottani and Soto but nothing but sober accounting for Vlad. Just spreadsheets and valuations for Vlad. Don’t worry though, I’m sure we’ll be a close runner up when he signs with the Mets. Also what’s the $ value on preventing him from becoming a Yankee or Red Sox?

This day may forever be known as the day the jays signed Jacob Barnes.

Team already knows how high they’re willing to go. They aren’t going to magically decide to meet Vlads price in March. Only way a deal gets done beyond today is if talks are progressing. They won’t suddenly stop productive talks, but there’s no reason to delay starting progress after today.

Just feels like that deadline is going to come and go sadly. Hope I’m wrong.

Nothing to do with customs or taxes… everything to do with guys wanting to play for a stable contender.