SoCalTiger

I think the Blue jays, long frustrated by failing to sign stars or win with their team, are about to do a late off season facelift. I see them trading Vladdy to the Mets and then signing both Alonzo and Bregman.

Twofold. one Verlander probably would want control over that and secondly the potential fan backlash if we signed Verlander only to trade him four months later. IMO.

It's easier to flip Cobb at the deadline than Verlander should the need arise. I also do not think Bregman will sign with us nor will Captain Jack unfortunately but it is also ok with me. I am hoping for Kirby Yates and Randal Grischuk so we have another closer/ back end reliever and platoon RHH that is good defensively.

Reminds me of Keith Richard's comment when asked how he could be near bankruptcy after earning so much $ with the Stones " Well, he said, I spent quite a lot on drugs and women and wasted the rest ".

I doubt Bregman will take any short term deal because he's 31 and coming out agin at 34 is not advantageous. And if he wanted a one year pillow then Comerica is not ideal. Santander isn't happening IMHO. Brace for someone like Austin Hays or Randal Grichuk , players who hit lefties well, cost less, and as spring training nears will be willing to accept a platoon role.

Poor outfielder too boot....

Also an accountant ?

Adames and Chapman pretty good left side of the infield.

I heard somewhere that Lee seems to be injury prone or most seasons he spends prolonged time on the injured list.

That trade is garbage

I agree with this plus without Bregman third base goes to Verling and Carpenter goes to RF opening up the DH for Tork.

It's even more complicated when you look at the minor league players ascending quickly. Like moving Keith to first sounds good long term until you think of Bricenio who could maybe catch until you think of Lorenzo etc. Maybe a good problem ? Or too many musical chairs ?

This is a solid if not spectacular signing by Harris. Torres is only 28, mashes lefties and is on a team friendly one year deal. He will be very motivated to do well hoping for a big payday next off season and will see lots of lefties being in our lefty dominated lineup. Win Win. Added benefit of moving Keith to first where many of us on the board thought he belonged in the first place though he did improve turning the DP significantly his range is bad. Although we may yearn for him watching Glayber field next year we will have a homegrown replacement for 2026. Lighting a fire under Tork should also be beneficial. He can DH where he belongs. Harris has proven to be a good and consistent doubles hitter but we are still waiting for and in need of some home runs from Scottie. I am confident he will deliver. We are in real good hands.

I am thinking Breman ends up in Toronto a franchise as desperate to sign somebody as Bregman is to get a big contract. I think that his only shot for 200,000,000+ is Toronto.

Lots of off-season left, but the lack of activity is getting a bit concerning the division is ours for the taking, but somebody needs to hit the mall from the right side of the plate and a strikeout bullpen arm wouldn’t be a bad thing to have either rinse and repeat and reserving the right to say this again in two weeks

You like him for 7-8yrs 210/240 so 30/yr for seasons 31,32,33,34,35,36, 37/38 ?

Great area. I miss northern Michigan...spent lots of time there in high school and college before leaving the State. Bob Seger at the Thunderdome in TC for like 3 bucks 😀

Ideally they need a short term right handed hitting third baseman that could also play first. This allows him to play third while Jung gets reps in Toledo and Tork gets another look in the show and he can stay , replace Tork or get traded based on Torks and Jungs outcomes. I don't know who that is though. Justin Turner(old), Enrigio Suarez , Bohm, no idea....but not 200 million Bregman

Where would she hide the bomb ?

Traverse city in the summer. Why would you want to leave for anything !

Starting pitching has been VERY expensive this off season so far yet starters are pitching fewer and fewer innings. That doesn't make sense. Are we at the peak of Starters pay without the Industry realizing the cost will drop in the years ahead ? Didn't the 2024 Tiger chaos provide a glimpse into the future ? Spending 200 million plus for pitching seems really old school. I wouldn't do it. Pitchers break and Starters innings are decreasing. The future is 4 to 5 innings and bringing pitchers to the show quickly and turning them over is it not ? If mid market teams are going to compete for players in free agency they need to budget their limited funds to position players and develop pitchers.

I think Harris would agree with you. He seems to only move if he feels the deal fits his check list. I suppose that's why this off season is slow since as the team improves it becomes harder to find deals.

That's the 69 million dollar question. I don't think Hamm is sure thing just yet either.

Boom. Ya we aren't signing Bregman.

And the Central teams that feast on them have an edge for the wild card spots.