2007 Toronto Blue Jays Thread

[vin17]

**Note: Didn't see ryanghall's thread about the no Lilly/Meche thing but this one covers a more broad spectrum.**

JP sort of kicked things off in a backward manner by signing Thomas right off the bat (and for those of you who said that they overpaid, believe it or not there was a market for a player of his type; read: Mike Piazza. The signing of Zaun and Stairs were relatively minor, but what really stirred things was when Lilly eventually signed with the Cubbies. 4/40 for a .500 pitcher was completely asinine but that's this years market for you. Someone will end up giving the declining Zito 18 million over 5-6 years.

The big issue right now is the rotation. There is arguably a gaping hole in the 3rd spot, as Chacin is a perfect #4 providing he can stay consistent. He seems to get the most run support compared to the rest of the rotation and considering the ridiculous lineup we'll have this season, nothing should change too greatly. As for the 5th spot, I would love to see McGowan out of all the youngsters make it as if could ever get his command under control he could be a future ace. This is make-or-break time for him but what is crucial is that Gibbons let McGowan run with the last spot, win or lose. Although this looks contradicting to what the Jays are trying to do this year, maybe all he needed was the reassurance that he would be starting every five days over a long period.

As I type this, JP and Wells are apparently deep in talks hammering out a deal in the ballpark of 7/126 which is one year less but one mill per season more than Soriano but considering a comparison between the two and 'fair market value', is an appropriate figure. He along with Halladay are the cornerstones of the franchise.

So as it stands, if we can ink Wells and get at least one more good starter either through FA or more likely via trade, as well as some bullpen help then I am strongly confident that we'll contend for the pennant.

So where are you other Jays fan?