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[runningback33]

https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/report-toronto-blue-jays-kevin-kiermaier-closing-in-on-one-year-10-5-million-deal-1.2053357
 

Kevin Kiermaier returning to Blue Jays on a 1 year 10.5m deal

[Bounce000]

Beauty! Just need Hicks back.

[Colonel D]

I'm okay with that, as long as they don't stop it there.

[Northern_Nuck]

2 hours ago, Bounce000 said:

Beauty! Just need Hicks back.

And an elite 3rd baseman.

[Bob Long]

3 hours ago, runningback33 said:

https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/report-toronto-blue-jays-kevin-kiermaier-closing-in-on-one-year-10-5-million-deal-1.2053357
 

Kevin Kiermaier returning to Blue Jays on a 1 year 10.5m deal

 

good news, he was great for the team. 

[RupertKBD]

I have a feeling that KK won't be able to replicate last season's numbers, but he's still going to be an elite CF and is a great guy in the room. Doesn't hurt that he's a lefty either....

[Wilbur]

Still room for Bellinger, just would rotate the DH around.  Jays still need 2 impact bats.  Not sure if Bellinger and Chapman would be enough...

[Colonel D]

1 hour ago, Wilbur said:

Still room for Bellinger, just would rotate the DH around.  Jays still need 2 impact bats.  Not sure if Bellinger and Chapman would be enough...

If they can sign Bellringer, sign Chapman and maybe re-up Merrified, I think I would be satisfied. Trade Davis and Biggio for picks and we're looking alright. Espinal can platoon.

[Miss Korea]

Looks like we're getting Isiah Kiner-Falefa.  Limited funds and we spend it on... another infielder who is okay at defense and BAD at offense.

[Colonel D]

So this is goodbye to Chapman, I assume. I hate this.

[Northern_Nuck]

15 minutes ago, Colonel D said:

So this is goodbye to Chapman, I assume. I hate this.

Not necessarily, but I know that this is definitely goodbye to Whit Merrifield. 
 

it’s a good pick up defensively, nice guy. But way too much for a guy’s offensive numbers that aren’t MLB worthy. 
 

 

[Bob Long]

4 minutes ago, Northern_Nuck said:

Not necessarily, but I know that this is definitely goodbye to Whit Merrifield. 
 

it’s a good pick up defensively, nice guy. But way too much for a guy’s offensive numbers that aren’t MLB worthy. 
 

 

 

yeah I see this as an upgrade on Merrifield and some insurance if they can't re-up Chapman. I think they'd love to have Chapman back, but he may want to head back to the US? dunno. 

[Northern_Nuck]

Just now, Bob Long said:

 

yeah I see this as an upgrade on Merrifield and some insurance if they can't re-up Chapman. I think they'd love to have Chapman back, but he may want to head back to the US? dunno. 

 Yes, I’ve heard it’s tax related. But I was also reading this morning that everyone thought their market would be inflated due to Ohtani, (like Bellinger around 40m/year, chapman at 25-30m/year) but the market just isn’t there because the teams that could spend that much higher, have spent that that much already. 
 Yanks got their 40-50m guy in Soto, Red Sox aren’t ready to compete. Dodgers signed their 2+ traded for Margot+Glasnow. 

[Bob Long]

2 minutes ago, Northern_Nuck said:

 Yes, I’ve heard it’s tax related. But I was also reading this morning that everyone thought their market would be inflated due to Ohtani, (like Bellinger around 40m/year, chapman at 25-30m/year) but the market just isn’t there because the teams that could spend that much higher, have spent that that much already. 
 Yanks got their 40-50m guy in Soto, Red Sox aren’t ready to compete. Dodgers signed their 2+ traded for Margot+Glasnow. 

 

that makes a lot of sense. I guess it will depend on what other trades are in the works as well. 

[Northern_Nuck]

4 minutes ago, Bob Long said:

 

that makes a lot of sense. I guess it will depend on what other trades are in the works as well. 

Yes I think we still need a 3B, 4th OF/DH/1B that has power, a swingman pitcher and an arm like Hicks. 

[Colonel D]

1 hour ago, Bob Long said:

 

yeah I see this as an upgrade on Merrifield and some insurance if they can't re-up Chapman. I think they'd love to have Chapman back, but he may want to head back to the US? dunno. 

I'd rather have Merrified but he'll be a much steeper price tag.

[Bob Long]

1 hour ago, Northern_Nuck said:

Yes I think we still need a 3B, 4th OF/DH/1B that has power, a swingman pitcher and an arm like Hicks. 

 

I didn't realize we lost Hicks too. That's a shame.

[Wilbur]

I'll hold my full judgement until we see all the moves, but the Jays primary need is offense, and they have done nothing to improve that 

[Pears]

Glad we brought Kiermaier back but so far a completely underwhelming offseason after whiffing on Ohtani and Soto. 

[Bob Long]

37 minutes ago, Pears said:

Glad we brought Kiermaier back but so far a completely underwhelming offseason after whiffing on Ohtani and Soto. 

 

Not sure there's a world where either was really possible.

[Pears]

14 minutes ago, Bob Long said:

 

Not sure there's a world where either was really possible.

It's been confirmed that their offer for Ohtani was right there with the Dodgers, so it isn't like they cheaped out on him.  

[Bob Long]

1 hour ago, Pears said:

It's been confirmed that their offer for Ohtani was right there with the Dodgers, so it isn't like they cheaped out on him.  

 

For sure, I just think that there was never a chance of him wanting to be in Canada. 

[The Arrogant Worms]

Kiner-Falefa deal raises floor for Blue Jays, who have more work ahead

https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/kiner-falefa-deal-raises-floor-for-blue-jays-who-have-more-work-ahead/

[Bounce000]

Mmmm Falafels….

[flickyoursedin]

Does this guy bring much more defensively than Espinal or Biggio? Feel like I’d rather they saved the 7.5 mill a year and put that towards getting a bigger fish for a clear upgrade.