It was an overspend I think. I don't know a lot about him, but I've been watching his highlights on YouTube. He also really short arms the ball. Doesn't get full loose extension. I don't like that. And then you factor in how many sliders he throws and how he is such a workhorse. Whenever I see pitchers with these types of overly compact, short arm deliveries, I always feel as though it's just a matter of time until their elbow explodes when they throw so many sliders. If it was a split finger/fastball mix like Kevin Gausman that's less stress on the elbow. But with Dylan Cease we are talking years and years and innings and innings of short arm deliveries, snap snap snap twist twist twist snap snap slider slider... I don't like being so negative and anticipating failure… But I don't like this move. His arm mechanics are very bad for preventing injury. I would pretty much say severe arm injury is inevitable..
I think they will regret Vladdy's contract sooner rather than later. Bo is clutch with runners in scoring position. Something the Jays were lacking in the playoffs. He did miss the first 2 series against the Yanks and Ms.
I've never understood how that works. Does that mean he can leave if he wants to?
I think keeping Bichette should be priority numero uno. I don't care the WAR says. Bo is a better hitter especially with runners on base. He's also clutch. The only issue is him not wanting to play second base because he would have lower value. Jays do need another outfielder for sure. Springer in gonna be the full time DH and once he's gone it's gonna be Santander(another horrible contract by Shatkins). I'm sure Barger will be playing more at third this season too. After Varsho who can't hit a beach ball the outfield is pretty weak.
I have a hard time finding room for an outfielder right now to be honest. I see Clement at third. With Springer being a DH they're not going to have Santander stand on his head lol he has to play somewhere.
I hope the Jays trade Berrios, for another starting pitcher. However, Berrios still is owed $70 million by the Jays, so the Jays will probably have to pay some of Berrios salary to another team, if Berrios is actually traded.
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Glad to let you know they didn't get rid of him. He has no rights to leave the organization now that he has cleared waivers since he has limited MLB experience. He is forced to accept his demotion. Jays still have to pay him (they just were not keen on the price tag but it is what is). Its not that they don't like Yariel, its just that they know he is overpaid and it was an easy way to clear a roster spot. If he pitches well in spring he will make the team. I think he will be up within the first few months.
If you trade Berrios for another starter, you will get starter that is worse than the current top 6 on the roster. So probably no real point to go that way.
I think if they can trade Berrios it should be for another outfielder or third baseman depending on where they want Barger full time.
