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Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle
The Jays core is locked in as well, though the Cubs's core is better.
I don't mind one year terms, it's just frustrating that the Jays appear to not be willing to give any amount of term to address a weakness. They don't appear to be willing to go in on a player like Zobrist.
And you're right, Hayward has sucked, but at some point you have to be willing to take a chance. You might fall flat on your face, but you have to be willing to at least try it.
When I talk about small market mentality, i'm not comparing Toronto's budget to Milwaukee's. Obviously Toronto has a pretty healthy payroll, but i'm comparing the approach. I understand why a team like Milwaukee would be very cautious in handing out a 5 year contract. I don't really understand why a team like Toronto has to be (well I do but I'll just get yelled at for bitching about Rogers again).
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I agree 100% that this is the time. If they sold the farm this year on a good lead off guy or something, i dont think it would've have bothered me.
I guess, im not disagreeing with your opinion, I just understand where the team is coming from and can justify it.
While we are certainly not small market, we aren't the Cubbies either. Yeah they have a small payroll right now, but you dont hear anything about the owners getting worried about having to pay Rizzo or Bryant when they become FA's. They have been able to produce a great team for "relatively" cheap, but they are certainly willing to hit 250+ if need be.
It's still early too. There has been one major signing - Morales, by the Jays. They are being aggressive, but also waiting out the market. I'm sure they have expressed interest in all the right guys and ask them to keep the Jays in the loop if better offers come along.
A guy like Reddick won't sign too early unless someone takes a big risk on him.