If you are wondering where I have been, and why I haven't been posting - basically I have been waiting for the Jays to do something or give some indication on how the offseason will pan out for the team before I made and new posts.
Well here you have it......
source --- http://hotstove.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/12/ricciardi_were_done.html
Don't expect the Blue Jays to be involved with any high-profile free agents for the rest of the winter. On Tuesday, Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi told MLB.com that he expects to stand pat as the offseason winds down, with the possible exception of some minor moves.
"We're done," Ricciardi said. "We won't be spending any money."
Earlier this week, Ricciardi mentioned free-agents Orlando Hudson and Jason Giambi in an online report, and the Blue Jays were involved with free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal (re-signed by the Dodgers) earlier this month.
Ricciardi also indicated that the Jays won't be involved with any high-profile free-agent arms. Toronto will continue to consider reclamation project-type pitchers.
So there it is - straight from the mouth of the General Manager. Just happens to be on the same day that the Yanks sign Mark Teixeira to go along with their two other prize signings this offseason in Sabathia and Burnett.
I guess it wouldn't even really matter if the Jays had extra money to spend anyway. The way the AL East is currently shaped it would take I'd say about $40 or $50 million more for the Jays to compete. So with that said I am fine with letting the kids play, however I do feel sorry for Roy Halladay. However don't fret Doc, your contract ends just after 2010, so you'll be able to get outta dodge soon enough.
They Jays should finish in 4th place this upcoming season and will be hard pressed to reach the .500 mark - but again it could be fun watching the likes of Snider, Cecil and Lind receiving full-time major league duties.
The interesting offseason I predicted clearly didn't pan out like I thought it would.
Well here you have it......
source --- http://hotstove.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/12/ricciardi_were_done.html
Don't expect the Blue Jays to be involved with any high-profile free agents for the rest of the winter. On Tuesday, Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi told MLB.com that he expects to stand pat as the offseason winds down, with the possible exception of some minor moves.
"We're done," Ricciardi said. "We won't be spending any money."
Earlier this week, Ricciardi mentioned free-agents Orlando Hudson and Jason Giambi in an online report, and the Blue Jays were involved with free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal (re-signed by the Dodgers) earlier this month.
Ricciardi also indicated that the Jays won't be involved with any high-profile free-agent arms. Toronto will continue to consider reclamation project-type pitchers.
So there it is - straight from the mouth of the General Manager. Just happens to be on the same day that the Yanks sign Mark Teixeira to go along with their two other prize signings this offseason in Sabathia and Burnett.
I guess it wouldn't even really matter if the Jays had extra money to spend anyway. The way the AL East is currently shaped it would take I'd say about $40 or $50 million more for the Jays to compete. So with that said I am fine with letting the kids play, however I do feel sorry for Roy Halladay. However don't fret Doc, your contract ends just after 2010, so you'll be able to get outta dodge soon enough.
They Jays should finish in 4th place this upcoming season and will be hard pressed to reach the .500 mark - but again it could be fun watching the likes of Snider, Cecil and Lind receiving full-time major league duties.
The interesting offseason I predicted clearly didn't pan out like I thought it would.
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