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Originally Posted by dustyanddaflames
There is nothing wrong with acquiring top-notch minor league talent for a starter who had a good year last year. Realistically the Blue Jays are gearing towards 2012, and with that, there is a decent chance a player like Lawrie could be part of the club in two years time. I am not sure how he fits, but he sure could be a replacement to Travis Snider if moved as rumored.
I like the deal, Marcum would be a very good #3 on most contending teams, but nothing more. Look at the guys stats against Boston, New York and Tampa Bay - he sure couldn't take the ball in game 1 or 2 in an opposing park. Grienke, if it happens, is your proverbial ace - a guy with the capabilities to take the bump in an opposing stadium. If the Jays land Grienke, then I am all for a move like this. If they don't, colour me confused as to why Marcum was dealt - unless Anthopolous knew he wouldn't be re-signing in a year's time.
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I just don't get how one year they dump Halladay and don't even get that much in terms of prospects for him, plus have to cover 6 million in his salary. Than the next year they turn around to go after a guy like Grienke (especially if they offer up the rumored package). This is a guy who pitches in a hitter friendly park and in one of the weaker Divisions in Baseball. Marcum sucks against good teams....how is Greinke going to do when he suddenly has to stare down the Yankees, Rays, and Red Sox 10 times a season.
To me this is Seattle Mariner type management, to change course this early.