Trades...
- OK, elephant in the room time - Francisco Lindor with Cleveland at the moment, but will be traded according to all reports at some point and wants a $300 million+ 10 year+ deal or will go to free agency after 2021. 11.7 UZR/150 last year, 11.1 lifetime. 100 wRC+ last year, 118 lifetime. Entering his age 27 season so if anyone was to get a 10 year deal he is a good choice. (age 27-36). So is he worth giving up 3 really good prospects and $300+ million? That is the question. Bichette specifically mentioned he'd move to any other position to make room for Lindor.
Can't imagine the Jays going for anything less than Lindor or Semien when they already have Bichette. Both MVP candidates, both strong on defense and offense. Gregorius is good on offense and meh on defense. A few good guys in the lower minors and Smith is decent in AAA probably in 2021. Espinal a solid backup. Jays are A-OK if they do nothing, but Lindor and Semien are both soooo tempting. Semien only costs cash (no QO), so while the Jays haven't been mentioned with hm I'd put him high on the list of possibilities, as he would be far cheaper than Lindor in cash and players.