Trade Watch (It starts)

[25 Nuggets]

Prospects are prospects until proven in the majors and I don't trust any pitcher in Colorado. At the moment, Toronto wins this deal like they won the Donaldson deal.

[Stotle]

Rangers are front-runners for Hamels. Hearing general framework for package I can confidently say 1. Philly isn't leaving value on the table despite holding on to Cole through the off-season, and 2. even if interested Baltimore didn't have the horses to get it done.

I would be stunned if Hamels isn't in Texas, and I'd expect it will go down to the wire while the Phillies try and entice one of the other suitors to top the Texas collection.

[baltfan]

I wonder how long Tulo lasts on the carpet in Toronto.

[TheDirtyBird]

Guess I'm going to have to hate Tulo now too

[mdbdotcom]

I wonder how long Tulo lasts on the carpet in Toronto.

Good question. And now he can't be traded without his permission. He will improve their defense up the middle while he is on the field, but that might not be a whole lot. He could always play in the field when they are on the road and DH at home.

[canonfaz]

What are the Blue Jays thinking? They still need pitching.

[Roll Tide]

Gerardo Parra of the Brewers is also a player that the Angels are interested in, per Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (via Twitter). Heyman breaks down his market, citing the Mets and Orioles as prime suitors (along with the Halos) for the left-handed hitter. There’s also a classic mystery team involved, per the report

A free agent on a career year ..with a 800ish OPS. But the past few years are unimpressive. Could be somebody that we can figure a way to hang onto.

[weams]

Prospects are prospects until proven in the majors and I don't trust any pitcher in Colorado. At the moment, Toronto wins this deal like they won the Donaldson deal.

Graveman would be helping them more than Donaldson.

[Going Underground]

What are the Blue Jays thinking? They still need pitching.

Looks like they are trying to get ballplayers who have the want to attitude. The Jays always have talent but never seem to win.Heard that they are trying to change the culture over in the clubhouse. They think Martin,Donaldson and now Tulo might help. They do still need pitching.

[TINSTAAPP]

Which team in recent memory is most comparable to this Blue Jays squad? My first thought was the late 90s Mariners. That team only won 85 games in 1996 and 76 games in 1998 despite having A-Rod, Griffey, Edgar Martinez and Jay Buhner in the middle of the lineup because they didn't have any pitching outside of Johnson and Moyer.

[tntoriole]

Which team in recent memory is most comparable to this Blue Jays squad? My first thought was the late 90s Mariners. That team only won 85 games in 1996 and 76 games in 1998 despite having A-Rod, Griffey, Edgar Martinez and Jay Buhner in the middle of the lineup because they didn't have any pitching outside of Johnson and Moyer.

And the Jays don't have Johnson or Moyer.

[nate22]

While the Jays still need pitching, Reyes was not a good defensive SS (especially on turf)and decliing. I think this is a pretty big upgrade for them if Tulo can stay healthy.

[Aglets]

What are the Blue Jays thinking? They still need pitching.

I think some of the folks here are kind of missing what just happened. The Jays traded away a 32 year old, declining SS who was mediocre with the bat and poor defensively, for a 30 year old SS locked up through 2020 at an affordable rate who is a clear upgrade on offense and defense.

Why would you NOT do that if you're the Jays?

Latroy Hawkins apparently has some value too, of course just for this year.

The better question (imo) is what in the world do the Rockies want with Reyes? Seems absolutely absurd to me unless they're about to flip him?

[ECUDrummer]

Let's keep in mind Tulo is also used to the altitude at Coors.

[TheDirtyBird]

Let's keep in mind Tulo is also used to the altitude at Coors.

I'd also remember that he's gonna have to play on that turf. Our infield is excellent and I've seen us have our own miscues there