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TitovFTW · 12-14-2012, 04:52 PM

Had Dickey come out of nowhere last season, I'd be more skeptical. But he does have a larger sample size then just that.

Here's the thing for the Bluejays. How many chances do you get to bring a pitcher of this talent to your team? When we talk about a #1 guy coming off a CY Young season. Even though I think some people would be shocked at the price, it will still be considerably less then going after another #1- Cy Young Candidate. While there's risk involved I suppose in Dickey falling back, it's also very team friendly that you'll only have him sign likely a two year contract. As long as you're not gutting your system with this trade, it's not a franchise killer. Any other pitcher of Dickey's caliber and you're not only giving up more prospects and players but also having to spend about 20-25 million over the next 5 seasons. This would make sense for AA because I think ownership would be on board with a 2 year contract.

Edwin Jackson is going to get 5 years and a ton of money. There's no other quality starting pitching really out there, and that includes trades. Maybe at the trade deadline one becomes available, but you're only getting that pitcher for a quarter of the season. I'm not the biggest Dickey supporter but if he has another strong season, he's the type of guy that takes a 90 win team to a 97 win team. He gets you over the hump.

I also expect the Jays will get another piece from the Mets, they have a chance to use some leverage considering the Mets are not in a win now mode, that they could get another piece as a throw in. I expect multiple parts moving from the Mets if this does happen.

12-14-2012, 04:52 PM	#938
TitovFTW Scoring Winger Join Date: Oct 2012 Exp:	Had Dickey come out of nowhere last season, I'd be more skeptical. But he does have a larger sample size then just that. Here's the thing for the Bluejays. How many chances do you get to bring a pitcher of this talent to your team? When we talk about a #1 guy coming off a CY Young season. Even though I think some people would be shocked at the price, it will still be considerably less then going after another #1- Cy Young Candidate. While there's risk involved I suppose in Dickey falling back, it's also very team friendly that you'll only have him sign likely a two year contract. As long as you're not gutting your system with this trade, it's not a franchise killer. Any other pitcher of Dickey's caliber and you're not only giving up more prospects and players but also having to spend about 20-25 million over the next 5 seasons. This would make sense for AA because I think ownership would be on board with a 2 year contract. Edwin Jackson is going to get 5 years and a ton of money. There's no other quality starting pitching really out there, and that includes trades. Maybe at the trade deadline one becomes available, but you're only getting that pitcher for a quarter of the season. I'm not the biggest Dickey supporter but if he has another strong season, he's the type of guy that takes a 90 win team to a 97 win team. He gets you over the hump. I also expect the Jays will get another piece from the Mets, they have a chance to use some leverage considering the Mets are not in a win now mode, that they could get another piece as a throw in. I expect multiple parts moving from the Mets if this does happen.