Well I could care less about the Jays so here is my take on what JP has or hasn't done this offseason.
Signing Thomas is a decent signing, the only concern should be how much the Big Hurt has left. The rest of the moves-Zaun, Clayton, Stairs, Gomez are really non impact type of moves. Unfortunately Zaun will play a big role on the team. Where JP has failed is that he hasn't improved his pitching staff at all. You can have all the hitting you want but if you can't pitch you can't win. Meche and other pitchers have been overpaid and maybe thats a positive for the Jays, why would anyone in their right mind pay Meche and Lilley that kind of money?
As for Wells, that is a bargin and if he accepts that offer then imo the Jays are laughing. However, I don't think he would sign a new deal now and 2ndly I don't think Wells is as great as what he is made out to be. If I were a Jays fan, I would be hoping that the Jays trade Well and get several players in return. They still have holes to fill and maybe by trading VW they could find a middle infielder and another starting pitcher.
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