Blue Jays, 2019!

The seasons starts March 28th!

Some suggestions for the Blue Jays this year.

1. Let Biagini stay in the bullpen. He had a 3.06 ERA in 2016, when he was last used only as a reliever.  Since then, his ERA has ballooned as the Blue Jays tried to turn him into a starter. It didn't work - let the man do what he does well.

2. Stretch out the Starters. Use six starters this year for the first two months, then shorten to five starters once the Jays know who is actually ready. Let the starters try to stay healthy, especially after the plague of injuries they had last year - Stroman and Sanchez seem fragile, so use them as if they are fragile. The Blue Jays' young arms should be brought on carefully, and there are some huge questions regarding some of these starters, so take a few months to ease into the season. The Rays changed how teams use pitchers last year. Continue the revolution.

3. Consider Trading Morales. I like the guy, and think he can still add some value. But he is not the future of the Blue Jays, and if the ownership group has no problem eating contracts in trades - see Tulo and Martin - they should consider adding Kendrys Morales to this house clearing as well, clearing up room for whoever will become the team's next regular DH.

4. Trade Devon Travis. He has value and could garner interest.  The Blue Jays have loads of infielders now - five legitimate infielders once Guerrero Jr. is called up. Travis has run out of time to secure his position as a franchise players for the Blue Jays owing to injuries - in four years, he has played less than half a season a year. Wish him luck, and say goodbye, and look for another reliever.

5. Leave the Future in the Minors. The Blue Jays have some very good prospects. There is no reason to bring these guys up before they are 100% ready, because there is no way that the Blue Jays will beat either the Red Sox or the Yankees and make it to the playoffs this year. Recognize that we are in a two to three year rebuild, and take the time to develop players properly.

I would be delighted with a record of 81-81 this year.

Go Jays Go!!