Dont love this trade for the Jays. I really really liked Hoffman and think it's quite a lot to trade for what's probably a 2-3 win upgrade at SS. They're also taking on a backloaded contract that will pay Tulo until he's 35. On top of that they'll now be forced to incluse Norris and Sanchez in any deal for a pitcher while their value is at its lowest.

How is it back loaded? He makes 20 million per season and then 14 mil in the last year before a buyout. It's even all the way through.

E: they were already paying Reyes until he was 35, and that guy only has value from speed. Speed dies faster than power

This post was edited by xVitality on Jul 28 2015 09:09am

They aren't really taking on a backloaded contract; they're just taking on an additional 4 years. Tulo and Reyes will make about the same through 2017 (when Reyes is a free agent) - Tulo 20mil/per year, Reyes 22 per year

Tulo's contract is pretty good actually and gets even less in 2020 (14mil) (of course his production may drop as well)

With that said, I agree I wouldn't like it if I were a jays fan. It solved no issues whatsoever. Sure the offense and defense got better; but come playoff time you can't rely on scoring 5+ runs against playoff caliber teams when teams aren't pitching there shitty 3-5's SP's.

And to give up Hoffman is a TON as I've said before.

This post was edited by CubsLegend on Jul 28 2015 09:15am

Yeah but that 3 win upgrade will be there for a few years.

Now they have a legit SS for the next 3 years. Maybe even 5 if Tulo stays healthy.

This.
AND a SS who isn't overpaid.

Unless you pick up a quality SP, you upgraded the one area in which they didn't need help. Plain dumb, considering his injury history.

go rays

We coming for you yankees

With a pitching staff as scary as a litter of newborn kittens.

Rumors are the tulo didn't want to come to the Mets, and that's why a deal with us didn't happen


lol


boo? fuck u