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Jays trying to go for it next year according to Bob Elliot
Posted: Sun Dec 5, 2010 7:20 am
by darth_federer
We’re hearing from baseball people that the Jays think they need “one more big piece” to make a run at the American League East title next season.
In earlier talks with clubs the Jays expressed the feeling that the New York Yankees might not be as strong next season — if they don’t land Cliff Lee.
The Jays have also said that the Tampa Bay Rays could back up somewhat with the loss of Carl Crawford and Carlos Pena.
And the Jays didn’t think the Boston Red Sox were as strong as they were this season, although this was before the Red Sox agreed to a deal in principle to acquire slugging first baseman Adrian Gonzalez from the San Diego Padres on Saturday.
The Jays have been the most aggressive dialing the 816 area code.
http://www.torontosun.com/sports/baseba ... 31131.htmlThis seems to be against everything AA said he would do. Then again, it is Bob Elliot who is a reliable source for these kinds of things. There are still way too many question marks for them to go for it IMO. It could just be baseball people speculating.
Re: Jays trying to go for it next year according to Bob Elliot
Posted: Sun Dec 5, 2010 10:08 am
by hyper316
too bad Yankees, BSox, and now Rays are going for it every season. BSox and Yankees are improving and Rays are going stock up with more prospects.
AA needs to find some pieces to be a contender, and if he is going for it this coming season. Jays have 4 good starters, getting Greinke is kinda risky and unknown how he'll perform. Same goes with if Manny signs here. There are much sure-things in FA, other than Gonzalez, Lee, Crawford, but they are out of Jays' reach. I think it's best to stay on course for contending in 2012 where there may be an extra wildcard slot.
Re: Jays trying to go for it next year according to Bob Elliot
Posted: Sun Dec 5, 2010 1:21 pm
by mini
Seeing as how 816 is Kansas city that would mean Grienke. If we got him, do we have the bats/bullpen to contend this year? I just don't see it.
Re: Jays trying to go for it next year according to Bob Elliot
Posted: Sun Dec 5, 2010 8:50 pm
by DonYon
I don't see why not. The only major hole we have is at 3rd base and you can always expect surprises from the bullpen. We don't necessarily need to sign a bunch of veteran relievers that will costs millions.
Re: Jays trying to go for it next year according to Bob Elliot
Posted: Sun Dec 5, 2010 10:26 pm
by J-Roc
Bad move AA. The key to do well with the Jays is to play out those years before you're supposed to compete.
Re: Jays trying to go for it next year according to Bob Elliot
Posted: Sun Dec 5, 2010 11:17 pm
by darth_federer
DonYon wrote:I don't see why not. The only major hole we have is at 3rd base and you can always expect surprises from the bullpen. We don't necessarily need to sign a bunch of veteran relievers that will costs millions.
Too many questions. Bullpen is a unknown right now and they cant depend on their bats just yet. What are you getting out of Hill and Lind? Is Wells going to have a similar season? What about Baustista (was he a fluke or is he legit?)
What about the vacancy at first base?
They need a year more to get these things right before they should make a move. Making sure that Lee and Crawford dont end up in the AL East would be big.
Re: Jays trying to go for it next year according to Bob Elliot
Posted: Mon Dec 6, 2010 12:11 am
by 2009NBAChamps
Speaking to KC could also mean Alex Gordon...
Re: Jays trying to go for it next year according to Bob Elliot
Posted: Mon Dec 6, 2010 7:42 am
by Randle McMurphy
Considering they just traded one of their better starters for a prospect, I'm not sure if Elliott's reporting is correct here.
Re: Jays trying to go for it next year according to Bob Elliot
Posted: Mon Dec 6, 2010 2:16 pm
by LittleOzzy
Randle McMurphy wrote:Considering they just traded one of their better starters for a prospect, I'm not sure if Elliott's reporting is correct here.
I agree, sounds like he was given some bad information.
Re: Jays trying to go for it next year according to Bob Elliot
Posted: Mon Dec 6, 2010 5:48 pm
by torontoaces04
I have long wondered if Bob Elliott is anymore in the "know" than you or I.
With us dealing Marcum, I think its safe to say he was fed wrong information.