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Just looking at the UFA list, there are some prime candidates the Jays should be targeting.
Top of the list, Framber Valdez. He’s from the DR so Vladdy could make some calls. Plan B could be Ranger Suarez. Andrés Giménez could make the calls.
For a closer, Robert Suarez is available. Another guy Andrés Giménez could help recruit.
Verlander is out there. Scherzer could obviously come back if he doesn’t retire. Same with Bassitt if he is okay with being a utility guy, part time starter, insurance policy. Could probably also move on from Berrios to open up pay roll for some of these guys.
Jorge Polanco, another DR guy, could provide the Jays with another power bat, switch hitter too, could probably play anywhere they need to fill gaps 2B/3B/SS. Helps make the Mariners weaker too.
Trent Grisham is an interesting name. He could play any OF position, has some power, bats left. Nice to pluck him away from another potential playoff foe, the Yankees, too.
If the Jays make a big splash and get aggressive, they could spend 100 million per year more and they could have a team that looks like this…
Re-sign Bichette 10 years, 230 million, 23 million AAV.
Re-sign Bassitt, 2 years, 32 million, 16 million AAV.
Re-sign Sherzer, 1 year, 15 million.Sign LHP – Valdez 6 years, 198 million, 33 million AAV or Ranger Suarez 6 years, 162 million, 27 million AAV.
Sign Closer – Robert Suarez, 2 years, 34 million, 17 million AAV.
Sign power infield switch hitter – Polanco, 4 years, 64 million, 16 million AAV.
Sign power outfield left bat – Grisham, 3 years, 36 million, 12 million AAV.This is going by Spotrac valuations. Some may be a bit high, some might be low. They should average out to about the same total but land somewhere in that range considering the Jays are “contenders”.
Trade: Berrios, Santander, Rodriguez, Garcia (clears roughly 40ish million). Could probably use those guys to bolster the bullpen and bring in some solid options on cheaper contracts.
That’s a net increase of 89-92 million dollars of pay roll. Call it an even 100 million if they bring in some cheaper bullpen arms or bench utility players in return for the players traded.
Increase the average ticket price by 25 dollars for 81 home games, that brings in an extra 85 million for 81 home games, just on tickets alone. Just imagine the extra money they’d make if they have another playoff run or win the World Series in the next 3 years.
That buys the Jays this type of roster.
1/2 – Gausman – Valdez or Ranger Suarez – Gives the Jays two proven aces, one righty and one lefty.
3/4 – Yesavage – Bieber – If Yesavage can handle a full season, great, if he can’t, still have Bieber who can be the #3 or #4 guy.
5 – Scherzer – Bassitt – Lauer – Bullpen game when required – Lots of versatility in this slot, could be situational.RP: Bassitt, Lauer, Fluharty, Varland, Hoffman (should not be closer, could maybe be a set-up guy or trade him entirely)
Closer: Robert SuarezOF – LF: Grisham CF: Varsho RF: Barger – Springer
IF – 3B: Polanco SS: Gimenez 2B: Bichette 1B: Vlad – Clement
C: Kirk
DH: SpringerBench: Clement (platoons the infield), Lukes, Straw, Heineman, Schneider, Speedy McSliderson (a new speedy pair of legs that knows how to actually slide head first into home plate).
1. Bichette (R) 2. Grisham (L) 3. Vlad (R) 4. Springer (R) 5. Polanco (S) 6. Kirk (R) 7. Barger (L) 8. Varsho (R) 9. Gimenez (L)
That’s a significantly improved version of what the Jays already went to extra innings, Game 7 with vs. the Dodgers. The Dodgers will make additions, the Jays can’t stand pat.
Rogers better pony up the cash and make some huge splashes, cause you know the Dodgers are going to.
Considering they went to the World Series, players should be willing to sign for a chance to win and Rogers should be spending more because ultimately winning would boost their returns.
They just have to give these players the Vlad structured contract to avoid the retarded Canadian taxes.
Definitely need a better closer, a left handed staring pitcher would be nice, clear out the Santander types on the team, lock up Bo and add another power bat for good measure.
75-100 million extra payroll per season, they give themselves ample opportunities to return to the dance and get the job done this time.
Bo is likely to be in the $175-200 range. Add another bat to Bo, Vlad and Springer and you’ve got the start of a dominant batting order especially if Barger/Clement continue to develop. Rogers will want to build on what they got this year. “Overpaying” him by $10M or so is less of a problem than taking a step back especially given recent history of coming in second when going after big FA signings.
I don’t think that’s going to be a problem any more, at all. Not only did this team make it to the WS and have great vibes, Gaus has been gassing the city up for years now, and Max is now doing the same.
seriously, this shit stain is in here now trying to find more people to argue with. I never saw him post once all season about the Jays, now hes here as some fucking expert.
But thats his schtick, not getting enough rage engagement elsewhere so has to expand and go find it.anyways, Great season from the Jays. I have no need to dissect every detail of what went wrong in gm7 or gm6.
the worst part is, its over and I have to think about the Leafs nowNice move by Bieber. Interesting to see how aggressive Rogers gets this offseason
Rogers better pony up the cash and make some huge splashes, cause you know the Dodgers are going to.
that was unexpected, but a great start to the offseason. I guess it shows how close the team was, give it another try, why not.
Curious on Bo, sounds like be wants to stay also. Move to 2b would be perfect.I just dont want to overpay Bo too much, hes great when healthy most of the time…but hes often injured and is pretty meh on defense.
I hope they go after Tucker for the field, trade Santander, and get another quality starter and shut down closer.
Keep bassitt as a 6th starter and RP.[/quote]Bo is likely to be in the $175-200 range. Add another bat to Bo, Vlad and Springer and you’ve got the start of a dominant batting order especially if Barger/Clement continue to develop. Rogers will want to build on what they got this year. “Overpaying” him by $10M or so is less of a problem than taking a step back especially given recent history of coming in second when going after big FA signings.
I just dont want to overpay Bo too much, hes great when healthy most of the time…but hes often injured and is pretty meh on defense.
I hope they go after Tucker for the field, trade Santander, and get another quality starter and shut down closer.
Keep bassitt as a 6th starter and RP.just pay Bo what hes worth, dont need to overpay. if he gets similar offers other places, he prob takes the jays offer to stay. and thats fine.
If hes willing to play 2b, help the team a lot, and it feels like everyone was buying in to that plan.Kyle tucker would be a massive get, but I dont see that.
I have no idea what to do with Santander, hope he has a bounce back season i guessthat was unexpected, but a great start to the offseason. I guess it shows how close the team was, give it another try, why not.
Curious on Bo, sounds like be wants to stay also. Move to 2b would be perfect.[/quote]I just dont want to overpay Bo too much, hes great when healthy most of the time…but hes often injured and is pretty meh on defense.
I hope they go after Tucker for the field, trade Santander, and get another quality starter and shut down closer.
Keep bassitt as a 6th starter and RP.Nice move by Bieber. Interesting to see how aggressive Rogers gets this offseason
that was unexpected, but a great start to the offseason. I guess it shows how close the team was, give it another try, why not.
Curious on Bo, sounds like be wants to stay also. Move to 2b would be perfect.seriously, this shit stain is in here now trying to find more people to argue with. I never saw him post once all season about the Jays, now hes here as some fucking expert.
But thats his schtick, not getting enough rage engagement elsewhere so has to expand and go find it.anyways, Great season from the Jays. I have no need to dissect every detail of what went wrong in gm7 or gm6.
the worst part is, its over and I have to think about the Leafs nowNice move by Bieber. Interesting to see how aggressive Rogers gets this offseason
