Monster Trade : Jays and Marlins

[bondon]

The core guys were either hurt (bautista and morrow) or simply played like crap (Romero).

He's talking about the Marlins lol.

[Axeman33]

Not to mention, its like they played most of their year with a Double A starting pitching rotation. Their bullpen was brutal (with the exception of Janssen who was outstanding once he took over the closer role) and if not for Encarnacion, this team would have been a bigger joke then they were.

This deal is massive. They gave up a lot in future pieces, but thats exactly what they needed to do if they want to make a serious run at a playoff spot this year.

[Axeman33]

He's talking about the Marlins lol.

oh, hehe, my bad.

[dmvincent]

Rumoured to be Buehrle, Johnson, Buck, Reyes, Bonafacio to the Jays for:

Escobar, Hechavarria, Alvarez, Nicolino, and others

Oh my god!

Well done, Alex Anthopoulos!!!!

It seems every time I disappear or go away for a while something like this happens, its strange.


I don't see how this can be a bad deal and this shows that the Jays have the money to take on high salary players, they basically gutted the Marlins except for Giancarlo Stanton in this deal.

[shallowfrozenwater]

been digging for info ever since i first heard about it 45 mins ago or so. completely stoked by the idea of adding JJ and Reyes to the Jays. i'm not a huge Buehrle fan and Bonifacio has durability to play all over the field but still Reyes is just right at the top of the order and JJ will get loads of K's if he can stay healthy.
the Fish basically sent anyone who is earning any money up north here. Loria is an idiot, he's always been an idiot and today i'm very glad that he is.

[Axeman33]

I'n hearing Mathis is part of the package going the other way now.

[bondon]

I'n hearing Mathis is part of the package going the other way now.

That would make sense...swapping backup catchers. I like Mathis but oh well, this is a great trade.

[Axeman33]

The Marlins are also chipping in 4M

[dmvincent]

been digging for info ever since i first heard about it 45 mins ago or so. completely stoked by the idea of adding JJ and Reyes to the Jays. i'm not a huge Buehrle fan and Bonifacio has durability to play all over the field but still Reyes is just right at the top of the order and JJ will get loads of K's if he can stay healthy.
the Fish basically sent anyone who is earning any money up north here. Loria is an idiot, he's always been an idiot and today i'm very glad that he is.

My thoughts:

1. Buehrle gives the Jays some much needed leadership, a professional that throws 200 innings almost every single season.

2. Reyes is a fabulous add for what you're giving up, I don't think he'll have any trouble hitting in the AL East.

3. If Johnson is healthy, he can be a very good pitcher. I think he'll make a difference for this team.

4. John Buck is one of the most underrated catchers in baseball, I always liked what he brought to the Jays when they had him a few years back.

5. I'm thrilled the Jays gave up some of their prospects because they have one of the best farm systems in all of baseball.

6. Bonifacio is a speed demon, he can play all over the diamond and when healthy, he scores runs and steals bases.

I absolutely love this deal for Toronto, I think it addresses many weaknesses.

Lets have some fun for a second, look at the Jays lineup for next year when they have their new players.

C- Arencibia or d'Arnaud
1B- Encarnacion
2B- Bonifacio
3B- Lawrie
SS- Reyes
OF- Bautista
OF- Rasmus
OF- Davis
DH- Sierra?

Wow.

[Axeman33]

Should make hiring a new Manager a little easier.

Hows those Sox looking now Farrell? See ya in the spring.

[Big Ev]

Should make hiring a new Manager a little easier.

Hows those Sox looking now Farrell? See ya in the spring.

The Red Sox will be adding multiple players, so they will probably still be better on paper at the end of the day.

[bondon]

I completely forgot we have Izturis lol.

[metaldude26]

Can I get a hell yeah!?!

[gfhyde]

Poor, poor Stanton

[angus]