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Originally Posted by flambers
With the Jays losing out on both Meche and Lilly makes a person wonder what is the problem with the Jays? Both players seem to sign for the same money but choose another City.
This is definetely a major blow to the Jays camp. I would guess their only option is too make a trade but the key question is will it force JP to shop Wells around?
I sure hope JP does not make a desperate trade and move a guy like Lind.
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I think J.P was smart to not go to $11 million to sign either of these two pitchers. Some reports are saying the Meche is going to sign for 5yrs/$55 million.... way too much.
I think the trade route will be the best option, as long as we don't have to trade Rios (it might take that to get Rich Harden, for instance)
I'm okay with trading wells for the right deal, but I'd rather keep him. This basically boils down to what you suggested, though. You need to give to get, and I think Lind and some of our young arms in AAA are about the only players we are willing ot part with that other teams may want.
If the Jays want to contend this year, we need to trade some young prospects for pitching. If the Jays want to contend in the future, we need to trade wells for prospects and possible pitching for this year. No matter what happens, I don't think we will contend this year without Wells.
I heard an interesting suggestion today. Trade Glaus back to the Angels along with some prospects to get Lackey. what do you guys think? (Caramon???) can this be done? would the Angels go for it? Which prospects would it take?