In the first edition of Jays Talk FAQ, ScottyMacThinks weighs in on paying Troy Tulowitzki, the future of Kendrys Morales and starting rotation options.
There are four names mentioned in this question and we’ve got to take this player-by-player in order for the scenario to make sense.
First, Troy Tulowitzki: You’re correct in saying that $38 million is a lot of money to pay someone not to play on your team. What, though, was the alternative? Tulowitzki has an unfortunate injury history and with this team going young at its core positions and not expected to contend this season, Tulowitzki, had he stayed, would have been chewing into crucial playing time for younger players.
Second, the aforementioned Freddy Galvis: He’s owed only $5 million guaranteed for one season . He chose this opportunity. He understands his role; he knows it’s unlikely he’ll be here when this franchise is ready to contend. Galvis is durable, affordable, and his plus defence at the infield’s most important position will help Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez, the Jays’ two best starters, who rely heavily on ground balls for outs.
Third, Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: His positional home on a big league field remains uncertain. He’s struggled at second base this spring and Galvis’ signing tells you the organization doesn’t believe he’s the bridge to the time Bo Bichette or Kevin Smith takes over at shortstop. Fourth, Bo Bichette: He’s only 21 and, yes, he’s wowed us all spring with his bat – which we knew could rake – and his defence, which continues to develop. As good as he’s looked, more harm can be done rushing a young player to the big leagues than to let him hone is craft in the smaller triple-A stadia. Let Bo have a strong year in Buffalo. This isn’t about service time manipulation, at least not yet, this is about doing right by a young player with star potential.
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