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Originally Posted by bluejays
2nd base I can live with being an experiment as most of mlb is in that situation. But 3B/OF with Clement/Barger just kills me. Clement isn’t an experiment anymore, and personally I think everyone looks at Barger as a physical talent more than what he’ll turn out to be. Which is why I think the Jays must look to trade Bo when he turns it around this year. It’s a great year for free agency but realistically we have too many holes, no prospects at the top end, and need to get some of it back. The most ideal scenario is you sign Vlad, and a higher end talent, but trade Bo this season to get more high end capital then start going for it more season after next. Atkins didn’t leave much choice but the above. At least that’s my thought. Bo’s return value is key though.
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With 2B, I think the Jays are hoping that Orelvis can make progress and come up at some point in the season. Third base really sucks but I’m not sure if a guy like Bregman is going to give you enough offensive production to allow the team to justify spending the dollars that it will require to attract him. Over the past few seasons, he’s been about a 115-120 WRC+ guy which is solid…if unspectacular…but he’s 31 and he’s projected to get $27ish mil per year for 6 years. The 3B market is brutal this year.
If they actually end up spending (as they should) this offseason, my money is on that they spend big on two bats - one for OF and one for 1B/DH. They can then try to get enough production from those bats + Guerrero + Bichette that they don’t have to spend on 3B. Instead they can rely on a combination of Barger/Clement/Guerrero at 3B.