Morrissey Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/07/blue-jays-to-acquire-troy-tulowitzki.html The Blue Jays have struck a deal to acquire star Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and veteran reliever LaTroy Hawkins in exchange for Jose Reyes and a trio of minor leaguers, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports (links to Twitter). Needless to say, the move constitutes one of the most stunning deadline deals in recent memory. Young righties Jeff Hoffman, Miguel Castro and Jesus Tinoco make up the key components of Colorado’s return, per reports. No money is changing hands other than the differences in the contracts, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com adds (Twitter links). As Rosenthal notes on Twitter, Tulowitzki will pick up a $2MM assignment bonus and a full no-trade clause by virtue of being dealt. This probably deserves it's own thread. Odd trade, scoring runs wasn't the Blue Jays problem, don't think they can slug their way out of .500, they need to upgrade their rotation and if I was a Jays fan I would be worried what their GM Alex Anthopoulos would be willing to trade for say Jeff Samardzija. Anthopoulos has made a dozen or so moves the last few years to save his job. Teams are going to think they can bend him over a barrel for some pitching. Rockies will almost certainly try and flip Reyes, I see no reason why they keep keep him. Should add more young prospects to their Tulo return. Maybe a reunion with the Mets? Nearly $50 million Reyes is still owed probably makes it prohibitive for the Metsies. If they can't get a taker on that contract and get a prospect or two in return it's pretty disastrous trade overall if you ask me. and Yankee fans, the Jays are 8 games back in the loss column, and Felix Doubront is still in their rotation. Cashman won't panic, neither should you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 That's all it took to get Tulo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Holy sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 The Rockies have to trade Reyes for more prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 And they should trade CarGo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I'm going to give the Rockies the benefit of the doubt until I learn more about the prospects. They must be good. I'm sure Colorado wanted the best we had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCEastFan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 The most shocking thing about this trade for me is that LaTroy Hawkins is still active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 The most shocking thing about this trade for me is that LaTroy Hawkins is still active. I always had a spot for the guy. More so because I saw a couple interviews. He's just a good clubhouse dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 You know Toronto is going to trade one of their hitters for pitching they need. they have longest streak out of the playoffs trying to break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Maybe a reunion with the Mets? Nearly $50 million Reyes is still owed probably makes it prohibitive for the Metsies. No chance. Toronto asked if we wanted him back earlier this year and Sandy said no way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 The most shocking thing about this trade for me is that LaTroy Hawkins is still active. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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