Morosi: Blue Jays interested in Latos

Raptors Realtor · Post #1 » by **Raptors Realtor** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:37 pm

Blue Jays are reportedly interested Miami's Mat Latos who's a free agent at the end of the season... Might be a good buy low candidate since he's had an inconsistent season?

http://www.tsn.ca/report-blue-jays-interested-in-marlins-starter-latos-1.334528

JoeyBats · Post #2 » by **JoeyBats** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:46 pm

We love the soft tossers don't we

Raptors Realtor · Post #3 » by **Raptors Realtor** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:53 pm

JoeyBats wrote:We love the soft tossers don't we

II don't know if it's that we love the soft-tossers as much as it is that Rogers loves the inexpensive (compensation) players with potential upside.

vaff87 · Post #4 » by **vaff87** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:57 pm

It says on the wiretap, "Blue Jays don't have interest in Latos".

Post #5 » by **Geddy** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:00 pm

wiretap wins

Raptors Realtor · Post #6 » by **Raptors Realtor** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:09 pm

vaff87 wrote:It says on the wiretap, "Blue Jays don't have interest in Latos".

Interesting... It's currently the top story on tsn.ca, and I can only see the basketball wiretap on my phone.

tempests_dawn · Post #7 » by **tempests_dawn** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:58 pm

"Hey Miami, we have credit built up from the last deal we made, we'd like to cash out by acquiring Latos, deal?"

Xaos · Post #8 » by **Xaos** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:01 pm

I'd rather have Dan Haren from Miami if he's made available.

Post #9 » by **Schad** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:33 pm

JoeyBats wrote:We love the soft tossers don't we

Not that soft a tosser (phrasing?); his velocity and strikeout rate has rebounded a bit from last year. Still ugh, rentals.

Michael Bradley · Post #10 » by **Michael Bradley** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:53 pm

AA's made nothing but waiver claims and minor league deals since the Happ/Saunders trade. I think he's maxed out on payroll, despite claims of the contrary to the media. I doubt he'll acquire anyone who makes money. Fiers makes sense since he's making around $500k, and will so again next year, but guys who make significant money, rentals or otherwise, don't seem that realistic at this point.

I said this a month ago, and I'll stick to it: Norris in the rotation, Sanchez in the pen, and Pompey in LF. Those will be the additions post-July 31st. Considering the alternative (trading prospects for short-term help), I could live with that. Rogers didn't increase payroll last year at this time when the team's chances of making post-season were far greater. AA's either going to get really creative with payroll or stand pat, and I'm guessing the latter (or maybe a Valencia type of trade where players who make nothing are swapped for each other).