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I’ve heard from two sources that the Blue Jays are after A’s All-Star Gio Gonzalez, and that is an interesting development: Toronto frequently deals with the A’s, and the Blue Jays are stocked in the minors, especially after the Roy Halladay deal.

I ran a list of the Blue Jays’ top-rated prospects by one source – Oakland wants at least two of a team’s top four prospects for Gonzalez, plus some middle-level minor-leaguers – and I was told that Toronto has even better players in the lower minors that might be Oakland targets. The A’s aren’t looking for immediate help in any deal this winter, they’re looking for top talent that would be ready for a potential new stadium in three years. That could include players who are in the lower levels of the minors, now.

I think the other 11 teams I’m told are in the Gonzalez hunt will be nervous about Toronto’s interest. The Blue Jays have the wherewithal to make something happen because of their minor-league depth.

GloBlair Jeff Blair
As per @SusanSlusser, Jays could be in on Gio Gonzalez trade. Told three-team deal possible.

Homer Jay wrote:I could see one of Thames/Snider + Cooper + a pitching prospect. No way we go with two pitching prospects.

Schadenfreude wrote:

Homer Jay wrote:I could see one of Thames/Snider + Cooper + a pitching prospect. No way we go with two pitching prospects.

We're talking quite a bit more than that, if Oakland isn't blowing smoke on their demands. Something like Hutchison/Deck + Marisnick/Gose + another prospect or two.

Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman
#Bluejays r other team joining #Redsox #Padres #Rockies pushing hardest for Niese #Mets

Kapono wrote:One of Thames or Snider + Hech + Deck + Jake M

Lateral Quicks wrote:

Kapono wrote:One of Thames or Snider + Hech + Deck + Jake M

Marisnick isn't someone you just toss in as an afterthought. He'd be the best prospect in that deal. I'm not even sure I'd give up the first three alone for Gonzalez, but it would be close.

turner10 wrote:now Niese..so many rumours, just want a damn quality starter signed or traded for! hah

Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman
#Bluejays r other team joining #Redsox #Padres #Rockies pushing hardest for Niese #Mets

Kapono wrote:

Lateral Quicks wrote:

Kapono wrote:One of Thames or Snider + Hech + Deck + Jake M

Marisnick isn't someone you just toss in as an afterthought. He'd be the best prospect in that deal. I'm not even sure I'd give up the first three alone for Gonzalez, but it would be close.

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Where the hell did I say he's an afterthought?

Just cause I listed him last?


You serious?

hyper316 wrote:^ seriously. it's too bad. gio gonzalez can be jay's #2 SP

Lateral Quicks wrote:

turner10 wrote:now Niese..so many rumours, just want a damn quality starter signed or traded for! hah

Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman
#Bluejays r other team joining #Redsox #Padres #Rockies pushing hardest for Niese #Mets

I certainly hope not. That doesn't make any sense. We have a number of internal options who could probably replicate his very mediocre numbers next year.

Kapono wrote:One of Thames or Snider + Hech + Deck + Jake M

Schadenfreude wrote:

Kapono wrote:One of Thames or Snider + Hech + Deck + Jake M

Couldn't blackmail me into considering that. Gio's a pretty good pitcher, but he's hardly stellar...I wouldn't go near a deal like that, though if there are a half-dozen or more teams after him, it could take quite a bit (though I doubt quite that much).