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Originally Posted by Cappy
Honestly, I'm surprised by all the Bautista hate the jays fans have given him over the last year
Where does this come from? Was it his alleged contract demands? His arguing balls and strikes? His injury/down year?
Yeah he's 35 but so is Holliday and Beltran who are already gone. If you get JB for cheaper than that you're good. The way he can hit you can afford a liability in the field every no and again, especially since the jays are one of the better fielding teams in the league.
If it's because we all want fowler, I get that but Free agency isn't a grocery store, you don't just go in and grab what you want. (Fowler ain't coming here without a massive overpay). If we don't get fowler, who do you want in RF. Bruce?
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Pretty much anyone is an upgrade in field over Bautista. His bat was pretty average the past season. He is past his prime and if the Jays sign him for any multi-year deal I will not be impressed.
I'd gladly take Bruce or Fowler if the price was right.