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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
The key for me is Hutch. Was this year a bump, or a new reality. Prior to this year he was considered a big part of the rotation. If he gets his form back then
Stroman
Estrada
Dickey
Hutch
Sanchez
Isn't a bad rotation. I know people are down on Dickey right now - but over the course of a full season he's probably better than a lot of other #3 guys.
The key is can you actually re-sign Estrada. What is his appetite to stay? How much do you believe he can sustain this year going forward. If you answer that question wrong you could lock yourself into a very bad deal.
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I don't think that's a playoff rotation at all. Dickey is okay as a 5th but way to inconsistent. He's pretty much at the point where he is unreliable, no other way to describe it, even with his solid second half and occasional ability to be lights out. He gets rocked way, way too often.
Estrada is great, I really like him and Stroman has loads of potential. I think they are best described as 2/3's at this point. So we have two #2s and a #5 with Dickey (if Estrada signs).
Hutch is nothing at this point and will likely have to prove himself again before the Jays plan around him. Sanchez has looked good in the BP and that's where he might stay, I that's his niche, despite being drafted/groomed as a starter. His command just isn't good enough to be a starter yet and it's one of those things he might not figure out. He looks great as a setup man throwing 15-20 pitches though.
Bottom line is they will need someone (an ace) if Price moves on IMO. If they don't address that I honestly think the team will be doomed to another .500 season.
Noah Snydergaard would be nice to have right about now
