Wow, pretty awesome off season for the Jays. I a big baseball fan but I haven't been this excited about a team in a long time. Picked up a lot of excellent pieces that fit very well into the lineup. Can't believe they really didn't give up much in that trade with Miami. Plus I love the Melky signing, really didn't see that one coming.
Happy with the hiring of Gibbons as well. I think the Jays needed a stronger more passionate leader with all the rumors of a club house atmosphere last year. he is a very good game manager and handles pitching staffs very well. The one concern I have and people have already brought up is Lawrie and to a lesser extent Arencibia. I could see Lawrie either thriving under Gibbons or cracking. Lawrie is a competitor and if Gibbons can tap into that and get him to adjust his agressive style of play a bit Lawrie could have a big year.
If things go side ways one or both will be dealt in a heart beat. I don't think AA will jeopardize what he has built/is building here.
Fun times.
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