Begin of Spring Training Flurry! - BlueJays09's Dynasty

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Begin of Spring Training Flurry!

Posted on August 5, 2011 at 12:05 PM.

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Spring Training is here and the New GM wasted no time to deliver a flurry of moves to help the franchise with a few more to come around the end he hopes.

1) Jays trade Aaron Hill (75, 2B), and Aaron Sanchez (60, AA Prospect with 4 Star Potential) to the Nationals for Danny Espinosa (84, 2b)

-Summary:
This deal was a great move for the Jays, as they get a younger 2B with more potential. The Jays loved Aaron Hill but with the addition of the AA Prospect who was rated very high for the Jays, the Nationals and the Jays both loved their sides.

2) Jays trade Edwin Encarnacion (77, 3B), and Jose Molina (78, C) to the Rockies for Chris Ianetta (75, C), and Edgmer Escalona (66 AAA RP)

-Summary:
The Jays were not happy with Arencieba's defence so he will be moved to DH role with the depature of EE. Ianetta can now move into a everyday Catcher role with Arencieba giving him the day off when he needs the rest. The Rockies liked the power they recieved in EE, and also the veteran presence for their young Catchers. Escalona will start the season helping the AAA Bullpen

3) Jays trade Jese Carlson (CL, 69) and Jeff Ford (53 AA Prospect RP with 3 star potential) to the Reds for Nick Massett (77, RP)

-Summary:
The Jays really needed better setup options so they got Massett on the trade front to help that. Also he can pitch in the middle of games if needed. The Jays lose their AAA Closer, so they added FA Ryan Franklin to a (2yr/801K) contract to close games for AAA. The Reds liked Carlson as a possible closer for AAA who can hopefully get to the bigs. The prospect Jeff Ford is said to report to AA to develop into a long reliever for them in the future.

4) The Jays trade Frank Francisco (75, RP), Dustin McGowan (74, SP), and A Prospect Lary Lewis (47, 2 star SP) to the Giants for Jonathan Sanchez (81, SP).

-Summary:
The Jays really needed another SP to help the rotation to start the season. They liked alot of SP's but it turns out they could get the best for Sanchez who will take over #2-3 role. The Giants get a nice SP who will be pitchin in the majors when hes fully over his injuries, and Francisco who will help their bullpen. The prospect was icing on the cake for the Giants.

5) The Jays trade AAA players, Brian Stokes (4 star potential, 67 overall) and prospect John Robertson (AAA 3 star potential 64 overall) to the Cubs for 79 overalll RP Sean Marshall.

-Summary:
The Jays wanted 1 more SU man for their bullpen and Marshall fit their needs perfectly. They lose a high prospect but they liked the move.

* Thats the end of the moves for Jays to start Spring Training but im hearing rumbles that because Lawrie is playing 3rd, Bautista RF and Rasmus CF, that Thames/Snider might get packaged for 1 decent LF with Davis the 4th OF. Also hearing Rauch+Prospect(s) will be moved for a potential Closer. Lastly im hearing Morrow might be dealt but we will see what happens.