Comments on: David Ortiz on the 2012 Blue Jays: A Realistic Option? http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/ A Toronto Blue Jays Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:16:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: How signing David Ortiz would be different than Frank Thomas | David Ortiz http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/comment-page-1/#comment-5101 How signing David Ortiz would be different than Frank Thomas | David Ortiz Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:41:31 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=9419#comment-5101 [...] the weekend, Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star chimed in on what I speculated back on October 18th, which was the possibility of the Jays signing impending free agent slugger David [...] [...] the weekend, Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star chimed in on what I speculated back on October 18th, which was the possibility of the Jays signing impending free agent slugger David [...]

]]> By: Jared_Macdonald http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/comment-page-1/#comment-5076 Jared_Macdonald Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:48:41 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=9419#comment-5076 @Aircool Thanks for the comment Aircool. I definitely agree with you that the Jays are an up and coming team, but I don't think they're as far away as some people might suggest. Initially it was the 2012 season that was always floated around as to "when they were going to contend", but it appears to be more like 2013 after prospects have another year to mature, another draft has gone by, and a few question marks at the Major League level are addressed. That being said, this offseason is going to be huge for the Jays and could very well accelerate their chances of contending next season with the right moves. @Aircool Thanks for the comment Aircool. I definitely agree with you that the Jays are an up and coming team, but I don’t think they’re as far away as some people might suggest. Initially it was the 2012 season that was always floated around as to “when they were going to contend”, but it appears to be more like 2013 after prospects have another year to mature, another draft has gone by, and a few question marks at the Major League level are addressed.

That being said, this offseason is going to be huge for the Jays and could very well accelerate their chances of contending next season with the right moves.

]]> By: Jared_Macdonald http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/comment-page-1/#comment-950668 Jared_Macdonald Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:48:41 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=9419#comment-950668 @Aircool Thanks for the comment Aircool. I definitely agree with you that the Jays are an up and coming team, but I don't think they're as far away as some people might suggest. Initially it was the 2012 season that was always floated around as to "when they were going to contend", but it appears to be more like 2013 after prospects have another year to mature, another draft has gone by, and a few question marks at the Major League level are addressed. That being said, this offseason is going to be huge for the Jays and could very well accelerate their chances of contending next season with the right moves. @Aircool Thanks for the comment Aircool. I definitely agree with you that the Jays are an up and coming team, but I don’t think they’re as far away as some people might suggest. Initially it was the 2012 season that was always floated around as to “when they were going to contend”, but it appears to be more like 2013 after prospects have another year to mature, another draft has gone by, and a few question marks at the Major League level are addressed.

That being said, this offseason is going to be huge for the Jays and could very well accelerate their chances of contending next season with the right moves.

]]> By: Jared_Macdonald http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/comment-page-1/#comment-5075 Jared_Macdonald Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:45:47 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=9419#comment-5075 Yeah, there have been a lot of published reports about Big Papi wanting to stay in Boston despite the drama. This Boston Herald report was interesting, though, even if I doubt the Jays would give up a pick to sign Ortiz: http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/red_sox/index.php/2011/10/26/source-blue-jays-will-not-rule-out-signing-david-ortiz/ Yeah, there have been a lot of published reports about Big Papi wanting to stay in Boston despite the drama. This Boston Herald report was interesting, though, even if I doubt the Jays would give up a pick to sign Ortiz:

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/red_sox/index.php/2011/10/26/source-blue-jays-will-not-rule-out-signing-david-ortiz/

]]> By: Jared_Macdonald http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/comment-page-1/#comment-950667 Jared_Macdonald Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:45:47 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=9419#comment-950667 Yeah, there have been a lot of published reports about Big Papi wanting to stay in Boston despite the drama. This Boston Herald report was interesting, though, even if I doubt the Jays would give up a pick to sign Ortiz: http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/red_sox/index.php/2011/10/26/source-blue-jays-will-not-rule-out-signing-david-ortiz/ Yeah, there have been a lot of published reports about Big Papi wanting to stay in Boston despite the drama. This Boston Herald report was interesting, though, even if I doubt the Jays would give up a pick to sign Ortiz:

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/red_sox/index.php/2011/10/26/source-blue-jays-will-not-rule-out-signing-david-ortiz/

]]> By: psvegi http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/comment-page-1/#comment-5074 psvegi Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:02:30 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=9419#comment-5074 Basically Ortiz came out this morning or last night begging the red sox to keep him saying he has a lot of basebal in him and that if the red sox signed him now they wouldn't regret it. So much for him wanting out of the "drama" - it's clear he really wants to stay in Boston. Basically Ortiz came out this morning or last night begging the red sox to keep him saying he has a lot of basebal in him and that if the red sox signed him now they wouldn’t regret it. So much for him wanting out of the “drama” – it’s clear he really wants to stay in Boston.

]]> By: psvegi http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/comment-page-1/#comment-950666 psvegi Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:02:30 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=9419#comment-950666 Basically Ortiz came out this morning or last night begging the red sox to keep him saying he has a lot of basebal in him and that if the red sox signed him now they wouldn't regret it. So much for him wanting out of the "drama" - it's clear he really wants to stay in Boston. Basically Ortiz came out this morning or last night begging the red sox to keep him saying he has a lot of basebal in him and that if the red sox signed him now they wouldn’t regret it. So much for him wanting out of the “drama” – it’s clear he really wants to stay in Boston.

]]> By: David Ortiz to the Blue Jays? « The On Deck Circle http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/comment-page-1/#comment-5065 David Ortiz to the Blue Jays? « The On Deck Circle Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:04:12 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=9419#comment-5065 [...] at JaysJournal they have a post about David Ortiz going to the BlueJays because Buster Olney mentioned it in he [...] [...] at JaysJournal they have a post about David Ortiz going to the BlueJays because Buster Olney mentioned it in he [...]

]]> By: Aircool http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/comment-page-1/#comment-5062 Aircool Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:58:10 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=9419#comment-5062 Personally, I would not pursue Ortiz a position with the Blue Jays, It makes no sense at all to me. Ortiz is obviously a great player but for some of the people below i have to tell you get real. The Blue Jays are a great upcoming team, but the key word is upcoming. There are too many developing young talents both in the Major League team and the Minors to bother pursuing a man like Ortiz at this point in time. To be honest I love the potential that the Blue Jays show but they aren't making post season for at least 3 years, there is no doubt about that you guys are forgetting they only went .500 this season in the AL East, .500 isn't bad in other divisions but in the AL East that is never higher than 3rd, and is probably 4th which is what they finished. Ortiz doesn't have long left in his prestigious career before his skill plummets due to his age, and we would have to pray Bautista can keep it up. Although we have seen it was no fluke the 52 Bautista hit in 2010, there is no guarantee he will hit more than 40 home runs 4 years from now or even 30. To basically summarize the Blue Jays have too many upcoming players and great prospects to think about the next two seasons, they will be a force by waiting for their talent to shine, not to go out and buy veterans who will just burn out when they are heating up. Personally, I would not pursue Ortiz a position with the Blue Jays, It makes no sense at all to me. Ortiz is obviously a great player but for some of the people below i have to tell you get real. The Blue Jays are a great upcoming team, but the key word is upcoming. There are too many developing young talents both in the Major League team and the Minors to bother pursuing a man like Ortiz at this point in time. To be honest I love the potential that the Blue Jays show but they aren’t making post season for at least 3 years, there is no doubt about that you guys are forgetting they only went .500 this season in the AL East, .500 isn’t bad in other divisions but in the AL East that is never higher than 3rd, and is probably 4th which is what they finished. Ortiz doesn’t have long left in his prestigious career before his skill plummets due to his age, and we would have to pray Bautista can keep it up. Although we have seen it was no fluke the 52 Bautista hit in 2010, there is no guarantee he will hit more than 40 home runs 4 years from now or even 30. To basically summarize the Blue Jays have too many upcoming players and great prospects to think about the next two seasons, they will be a force by waiting for their talent to shine, not to go out and buy veterans who will just burn out when they are heating up.

]]> By: Aircool http://jaysjournal.com/2011/10/18/david-ortiz-on-the-2012-blue-jays-a-realistic-option/comment-page-1/#comment-950658 Aircool Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:58:10 +0000 http://jaysjournal.com/?p=9419#comment-950658 Personally, I would not pursue Ortiz a position with the Blue Jays, It makes no sense at all to me. Ortiz is obviously a great player but for some of the people below i have to tell you get real. The Blue Jays are a great upcoming team, but the key word is upcoming. There are too many developing young talents both in the Major League team and the Minors to bother pursuing a man like Ortiz at this point in time. To be honest I love the potential that the Blue Jays show but they aren't making post season for at least 3 years, there is no doubt about that you guys are forgetting they only went .500 this season in the AL East, .500 isn't bad in other divisions but in the AL East that is never higher than 3rd, and is probably 4th which is what they finished. Ortiz doesn't have long left in his prestigious career before his skill plummets due to his age, and we would have to pray Bautista can keep it up. Although we have seen it was no fluke the 52 Bautista hit in 2010, there is no guarantee he will hit more than 40 home runs 4 years from now or even 30. To basically summarize the Blue Jays have too many upcoming players and great prospects to think about the next two seasons, they will be a force by waiting for their talent to shine, not to go out and buy veterans who will just burn out when they are heating up. Personally, I would not pursue Ortiz a position with the Blue Jays, It makes no sense at all to me. Ortiz is obviously a great player but for some of the people below i have to tell you get real. The Blue Jays are a great upcoming team, but the key word is upcoming. There are too many developing young talents both in the Major League team and the Minors to bother pursuing a man like Ortiz at this point in time. To be honest I love the potential that the Blue Jays show but they aren’t making post season for at least 3 years, there is no doubt about that you guys are forgetting they only went .500 this season in the AL East, .500 isn’t bad in other divisions but in the AL East that is never higher than 3rd, and is probably 4th which is what they finished. Ortiz doesn’t have long left in his prestigious career before his skill plummets due to his age, and we would have to pray Bautista can keep it up. Although we have seen it was no fluke the 52 Bautista hit in 2010, there is no guarantee he will hit more than 40 home runs 4 years from now or even 30. To basically summarize the Blue Jays have too many upcoming players and great prospects to think about the next two seasons, they will be a force by waiting for their talent to shine, not to go out and buy veterans who will just burn out when they are heating up.

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