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[BFIB]

It's the only time getting a BJ is a bad thing.

 

[Silver Arrows]

No team that acquires BJ Upton "wins". No matter what you give up. A negative is worse than a zero.

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Thank you. He is fucking terrible.

Then again expect this to be the continued MO of the Jays front office.

 

[17 Seconds]

upton has actually been pretty good the last 2 seasons, and they basically got him for free. he's definitely not close to being worse than replacement level.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Ain't that typical of most Jays fans I know.

I guess you can say I'm a new fan of baseball.

Hockey and Basketball is more my sport, I guess that means I'm a Jays Bandwagoner with knowledge of the game?

 

[CosmicQueso]

I guess you can say I'm a new fan of baseball.

Hockey and Basketball is more my sport, I guess that means I'm a Jays Bandwagoner with knowledge of the game?

Creeper, you're always alright in my book.

Plus, your avatar covers this BJ Upton deal perfectly.

 

[wbsmcs]

upton has actually been pretty good the last 2 seasons, and they basically got him for free. he's definitely not close to being worse than replacement level.

All I'm hoping for now is that at the end of the year the front office doesn't let EE AND Bautista walk because we have this new outfielder who just went 20HR/30SB for only $4million.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Even I was going to let that low hanging fruit go lol.

Yeah.

Hockey and Basketball is more my sport, I guess that means I'm a Jays Bandwagoner with knowledge of the game?

Which is fine. My comment is more of an indictment on the general Jays fanbase, which seems to be mostly bandwagon jumpers that take what is given to them. Hell, I guess you can consider me a bit of a young fan considering I didn't really cheer them on completely until that disastrous 2012 season, but I've taken steps to learn more about the team and specifically the farm system.

 

[Silver Arrows]

All I'm hoping for now is that at the end of the year the front office doesn't let EE AND Bautista walk because we have this new outfielder who just went 20HR/30SB for only $4million.

EE will probably go, as much as I would rather let Bautista walk and keep EE considering it makes him the full time DH.

Apparently people are trying to get Roberto Clemente sainted by the Vatican. And the Vatican is interested in it.

 

[17 Seconds]

All I'm hoping for now is that at the end of the year the front office doesn't let EE AND Bautista walk because we have this new outfielder who just went 20HR/30SB for only $4million.

i'm going to go out on a limb and say melvin upton doesn't effect their plans there

 

[Silver Arrows]

i'm going to go out on a limb and say melvin upton doesn't effect their plans there

I wouldn't be surprised that if Jose in the miracle situation walks, Melvin fits right in. As much as I would like to go with options already in the system.

 

[wbsmcs]

I wouldn't be surprised that if Jose in the miracle situation walks, Melvin fits right in. As much as I would like to go with options already in the system.

A 0.5-1 year hold over until Pompey is ready?

 

[17 Seconds]

Ain't that typical of most Jays fans I know.

well hansel rodriguez is a complete nobody, the vast majority of bj fans probably have never heard of him, for good reason. #18 in the system?

 

[Silver Arrows]

A 0.5-1 year hold over until Pompey is ready?

Never thought about that. But that could work.

 

[CosmicQueso]

I wouldn't be surprised that if Jose in the miracle situation walks, Melvin fits right in. As much as I would like to go with options already in the system.

Replacing Bautista with Upton?

If that's the plan... may Jesse Barfield have mercy on all Jays fans' souls.

 

[wbsmcs]

Replacing Bautista with Upton?

If that's the plan... may Jesse Barfield have mercy on all Jays fans' souls.

It very may will be. Having Upton cheap for one more year means they could sign Edwin and won't have to worry about getting a guy like Reddick this offseason.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Replacing Bautista with Upton?

If that's the plan... may Jesse Barfield have mercy on all Jays fans' souls.

Well, that's one potential option, and I wouldn't be surprised if Shapiro and co. push for that.

But as wbscms said above, they could also use Upton as a stopgap and give Pompey more time to develop in the minors. If the management does go that route, I would prefer that this be the endgame, instead of having to deal with Upton permanently.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Creeper, you're always alright in my book.

Plus, your avatar covers this BJ Upton deal perfectly.

Thanks pal.

At least the Blue Jays haven't done anything as stupid like my Habs did with a certain trade involving a star.

 

[wbsmcs]

At least Upton won't have to travel 2000 miles to make it to Toronto. Has this ever happened where a guy was traded to a team they were playing? Does he just walk down the hall and suit up for them today/tomorrow?

 

[TheGamingBox]

At least Upton won't have to travel 2000 miles to make it to Toronto. Has this ever happened where a guy was traded to a team they were playing? Does he just walk down the hall and suit up for them today/tomorrow?

yes it has

 

[XiaNaphryz]

At least Upton won't have to travel 2000 miles to make it to Toronto. Has this ever happened where a guy was traded to a team they were playing? Does he just walk down the hall and suit up for them today/tomorrow?

Yes.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/08/giants-working-to-acquire-infielder.html

August 11, 2010 at 6:41pm CDT

San Francisco is 2,100 miles away from Chicago, but Mike Fontenot didn't have to go far at all when the Giants acquired him today. The Cubs are in San Francisco, so all Fontenot had to do was walk from the visitors clubhouse to the home clubhouse. The Cubs obtain minor league center fielder Evan Crawford in the deal.

 

[Frozenprince]

Remember when B.J. was a five tool prospect?

Been coasting on his one decent year for a decade.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Yes.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/08/giants-working-to-acquire-infielder.html

And wasn't Ichiro traded to the Yankees when they were in Seattle as well?

 

[wbsmcs]

Remember when B.J. was a five tool prospect?

Been coasting on his one decent year for a decade.

Him and Chris Young were the kings of almost going 30/30 with an abysmal average. Frustrating as hell owning them in fantasy.

 

[Mortemis]

well hansel rodriguez is a complete nobody, the vast majority of bj fans probably have never heard of him, for good reason. #18 in the system?

Pssh, any real fan would know their teams top 30 prospects, and any newcomers from signings and the draft.

Spoiler

/s

 

[17 Seconds]

Remember when B.J. was a five tool prospect?

Been coasting on his one decent year for a decade.

He actually had a few pretty good seasons after the one great season, they just kind of went under the radar because of the expectations he had

 

[Brinbe]

He's rebounded a bit from the abysmal Barves years, we gave up basically nothing and the Pads are paying most of the deal. So there's no risk.

I still think he sucks, madly overrated from his Rays years and I'm no fan of anyone that Ks as much as he does, but hopefully he's at least replacement level.

 

[zulux21]

It will take a lot more than just Urias to get Sale. Seeing what the Yankees got for Chapman, the Dodgers or any other team would have to pay an absurd amount. *
That's why I think the White Sox should not trade him until the offseason. That way you can ask for young impact players with MLB experience.


edit: I am actually surprised that BJ Upton is having a decent year.

of course it would take a lot more than just Urias, just saying that would be a decent start.

as for trading, if they get a huge overpay trade him now, but I highly doubt he moves in the offseason as the white sox will no doubt think they will be able to compete next year and he would be in the plans. Only way I see him moving is if they are overwhelmed by an offer, which given what the yankees got for chapman, is possible.

 

[Frozenprince]

He actually had a few pretty good seasons after the one great season, they just kind of went under the radar because of the expectations he had

Idk I think having a couple 3 win seasons sandwiched amongst the bad/replacement level years warrant calling them fairly meaningless. He was supposed to be great, not just occasionally good. And he barely mustered occasionally good.

 

[The Elite]

And wasn't Ichiro traded to the Yankees when they were in Seattle as well?

Yes.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Yes.

See, I remember the hulabaloo from that.

 

[sf2fanatic]

upton has actually been pretty good the last 2 seasons, and they basically got him for free. he's definitely not close to being worse than replacement level.

Upton does have some clutch hits. Isn't he near the top for walk off hits?

 

[PROh1bited]

See, I remember the hulabaloo from that.

Didn't the same thing happen with Thames and Delabar?

 

[Silver Arrows]

Didn't the same thing happen with Thames and Delabar?

I wouldn't know, but apparently Delabar is pitching for the Carp in Japan now. Beckx, have you seen him around?

 

[BFIB]

Rosenthal to the 15 day DL for hurt ego.

 

[PROh1bited]

I wouldn't know, but apparently Delabar is pitching for the Carp in Japan now. Beckx, have you seen him around?

He really fell off from his All Star season.

 

[Frozenprince]

Upton does have some clutch hits. Isn't he near the top for walk off hits?

Pretty sure that's his brother.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Pretty sure that's his brother.

It's very easy to get them confused.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Pretty sure that's his brother.

I was talking about Melvin. We talking about same Upton?

 

[BFIB]

It's very easy to get them confused.

One is good, the other had to change his name because his prior name had no value left.

 

[Frozenprince]

I was talking about Melvin. We talking about same Upton?

Yeah I'm saying I'm pretty sure Justin is the one with all the walk offs.

 

[Silver Arrows]

One is good, the other had to change is name because his prior name had no value left.

good point

 

[wbsmcs]

Melvin does have a 1.778OPS

Spoiler

in extra innings

 

[zroid]

it has to be awkward when a player is traded to a team that is in the midst of a series against his former team

 

[sf2fanatic]

Yeah I'm saying I'm pretty sure Justin is the one with all the walk offs.

Melvin's been a thorn to the Dodgers. Glad he's gone.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Got Indians tickets for my Birthday today!

Gonna be my first time seeing the Nats in person since they were the Expos. lol

 

[BumRush]

Noah needs to throw that curve more. It's nasty.

 

[17 Seconds]

Idk I think having a couple 3 win seasons sandwiched amongst the bad/replacement level years warrant calling them fairly meaningless. He was supposed to be great, not just occasionally good. And he barely mustered occasionally good.

i was just pointing out that saying he had "one decent year" is inaccurate. he was pretty good every year from 2007-2012 and then fell off a cliff when he signed with atlanta.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

i was just pointing out that saying he had "one decent year" is inaccurate. he was pretty good every year from 2007-2012 and then fell off a cliff when he signed with atlanta.

Atlanta sports curse is real!

 

[Mr. Enigma]

At least Upton won't have to travel 2000 miles to make it to Toronto. Has this ever happened where a guy was traded to a team they were playing? Does he just walk down the hall and suit up for them today/tomorrow?

The Dodgers and Braves swapped Juan Uribe and Alberto Callaspo last year when the Braves were in Los Angeles. A few years ago, the Braves acquired Derrek Lee from the Cubs while they were in Chicago.

 

[Choomp]

At least Upton won't have to travel 2000 miles to make it to Toronto. Has this ever happened where a guy was traded to a team they were playing? Does he just walk down the hall and suit up for them today/tomorrow?

I only remember the Mike Fontenot off the top of my head, but I'm pretty sure this has happened a bunch of times