2021 Blue Jays Regular Season/Game Thread

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Originally Posted by Raps18-19 Champ

I wasn't a fan of Kay either. SWR was too low for me in the system but saw his potential with high upside. I think we should've gotten a top 100 in AA or AAA at the time so don't think it was the best use of assets. But at this point, whatever, especially since Stroman didn't even play last year.

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I find it’s best to not treat top 100 rankings like holy books. They’re interesting to read but are basically meaningless. They aren’t anything other than a couple of dudes arbitrary opinions. SWR being ranked right outside of the top 100 is basically the same as squeaking in to the back quarter imo.

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Originally Posted by ChongInc.

I find it’s best to not treat top 100 rankings like holy books. They’re interesting to read but are basically meaningless. They aren’t anything other than a couple of dudes arbitrary opinions. SWR being ranked right outside of the top 100 is basically the same as squeaking in to the back quarter imo.

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I normally just use "top 100" as a synonym for highly valued prospect (in terms of trade value or expected performance by majority of the respected rankings).

I'm aware not all top 100 prospects make it, but many impactful players/all stats are former top 100 players

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Originally Posted by ChongInc.

I find it’s best to not treat top 100 rankings like holy books. They’re interesting to read but are basically meaningless. They aren’t anything other than a couple of dudes arbitrary opinions. SWR being ranked right outside of the top 100 is basically the same as squeaking in to the back quarter imo.

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SWR is in BA's top 100, and you're correct on the importance of the list. I used to take it way more seriously -now it's just a good read

15 Austin Martin
16 Nate Pearson
27 Jordan Groshans
59 simeon-woods-richardson
60 alejandro-kirk
92 Alec Manoah
100 Gabriel Moreno

Won't be long until Orelvis Martinez is on that list......and I wouldn't be surprised to see Kevin Smith sneak back on it again too after this season. He cracked BA's top 100 after dominating in 2018, so posting an OPS near 1.000 in AAA could get him back on it.

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Originally Posted by ChongInc.

I think I was one of the few that didn’t hate the return for stroman. Kay is who I was concerned he was, but we have every reason to dream on SWR. I’m about 75% sure SWR can be as good as stroman, and he aligns better with our core + won’t cost any money for a while.

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would the Mets trade Stroman for SWR + Kay? I know the answer to that question

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Originally Posted by hanton

would the Mets trade Stroman for SWR + Kay? I know the answer to that question

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Tbh I don’t think I know the answer to that. Maybe not Kay now, but a prospect of similar stature to when Kay was traded? Maybe. SWR’s stock has risen since then from what I’ve seen (anyone know if i am right about that?).

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Originally Posted by bartron_44

Won't be long until Orelvis Martinez is on that list......and I wouldn't be surprised to see Kevin Smith sneak back on it again too after this season. He cracked BA's top 100 after dominating in 2018, so posting an OPS near 1.000 in AAA could get him back on it.

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My only hesitation with Kevin Smith is that he's 25 years old. I mean, he's getting to the point where he's old for AAA.

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Originally Posted by LechWalesa

My only hesitation with Kevin Smith is that he's 25 years old. I mean, he's getting to the point where he's old for AAA.

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Gotta trade him or give him 1 last shot at the ML. I don’t see a spot for him so he should probably be traded.

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Originally Posted by ChongInc.

Gotta trade him or give him 1 last shot at the ML. I don’t see a spot for him so he should probably be traded.

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It would be a lot easier if Gurriel wasn't on the team. Then you could have Cavan play LF, Smith 3B, and the rest of the infield stay the same.

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Originally Posted by LechWalesa

It would be a lot easier if Gurriel wasn't on the team. Then you could have Cavan play LF, Smith 3B, and the rest of the infield stay the same.

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As much as I hate to say it… it does seem like biggio might be best suited for LF. Hope he discovers a power stroke in that case.

Too many holes on this team. I really hope they back down from making upgrades if we don't win this series.

Biggio gonna go back to 2B next year I think. Semien been good but whatever money he cost I rather spend on pitching.

Interesting. I would not have messed with Vlady

springer
vlady
semien
bo
teo
lgj
biggio
mcguire

Hell of a catch by Springer.

Not sure about putting Jacob Barnes in with the game tied. It cost us bad.