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GreatGigInTheSky
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: "Yeah, Garth is a tool"- Garf, ON
Joined: 06.12.2017

Sep 15 @ 9:18 PM ET
Two of the worst trades made in the majors in the last decade have to be Fisher for Sanchez and Biagini (the clip below is from Fisher's first game as a Jay i believe) and the Hap for McKinney and Drury (both are no longer Jays)



- winsix


My biggest peeve trade they made was the Donaldson trade. I don't care if the guy is pitching well right now, though it is a very welcome surprise.

It was still an awful trade. Trade a former MVP for a 27 year old minor leaguer that had never played in the majors and was heading for Tommy John surgery.

Especially since trading Donaldson was their plan the entire time and multiple highly respected reporters said that St. Louis offered Flaherty before the season started.
GreatGigInTheSky
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: "Yeah, Garth is a tool"- Garf, ON
Joined: 06.12.2017

Sep 15 @ 9:18 PM ET
He's an embarrassment - the only reason he is still on the team is Atkins and Shapiro don't want to own up to trading two good pitchers for this sack of sh!t.
- winsix


He's shook. Just let a ball roll by him.

My dad keeps saying the same thing every time I talk to him about Fisher. They're trying not to lose face.
Zezel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: God Leafs Satan The Oneness, ON
Joined: 02.28.2011

Sep 15 @ 9:19 PM ET
Lol..

I remember when I was the only one bumping Nylander trades, now it’s all the rage

Since I’m literally always right, I’m telling you’s, NO ONE WANTS NYLANDER. Especially on that contract. They will never get what the perceive to be fair value for him, they’ll have to retain half his salary or something.

- Arctic_AARDVARK


Summer 2019 called, they want their Nylander hot take back.
joel878
Joined: 06.13.2009

Sep 15 @ 9:19 PM ET
Fwiw, I don’t need your credibility..

You keep tossing UG and Max (still better than Santo) comparisons around like I’m supposed to be insulted or something.. 😒

I’m not a fan of Willy, I was at first but he soured on me. You do you, I’ll do me.

- Arctic_AARDVARK


Im not expecting nor do I care to insult you, I'm just trying to subtly let you know that you're acting like a petulant child and are capable of far better. 🤷‍♂️

But yes, you absolutely do you.
jribout
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 01.24.2011

Sep 15 @ 9:20 PM ET


BUDDY!!! Up until now it was “nYlAnDeR hAs tHe bEsT cOnTraCt In dA lEaGuE”

Why all of a sudden change your mind???

Cause I’m right, that’s why. He is overpaid. Nice for you to finally admit it. You’s always come around eventually.

- Arctic_AARDVARK

So is Marner. We trading him too?
winsix
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Henry Hudson's Fairchild 24 South Porcupine
Joined: 04.03.2016

Sep 15 @ 9:20 PM ET
Trading Nylander is fine, for a top-4 Dman and a good one at that.

If that is not the return, then keep him. The idea that you can't barely give him away is beyond ridiculous.

- Aetherial


What about a decent defenseman and a high pick? The Ducks #6 could be a very good pick, Drysdale if he's there or Askarov..
Steven_Seagull
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Mitch Marner sucks
Joined: 03.03.2016

Sep 15 @ 9:20 PM ET
Im not expecting nor do I care to insult you, I'm just trying to subtly let you know that you're acting like a petulant child and are capable of far better. 🤷‍♂️

But yes, you absolutely do you.

- joel878



You’re gonna be disappointed.
winsix
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Henry Hudson's Fairchild 24 South Porcupine
Joined: 04.03.2016

Sep 15 @ 9:24 PM ET
My biggest peeve trade they made was the Donaldson trade. I don't care if the guy is pitching well right now, though it is a very welcome surprise.

It was still an awful trade. Trade a former MVP for a 27 year old minor leaguer that had never played in the majors and was heading for Tommy John surgery.

Especially since trading Donaldson was their plan the entire time and multiple highly respected reporters said that St. Louis offered Flaherty before the season started.

- GreatGigInTheSky


I agree, the Donaldson trade was bad. This management team does not reward loyalty. Donaldson was a great Jay and should still be here.
PatC80
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: 1st rd exit is the new normal, ON
Joined: 08.11.2011

Sep 15 @ 9:24 PM ET
Nylander for Ekblad. Liljegren, Johnsson, 1st for Parayko

Rielly-Parayko
Muzzin-Ekblad


Damn, that looks tasty.

- Steven_Seagull

I like it..
GreatGigInTheSky
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: "Yeah, Garth is a tool"- Garf, ON
Joined: 06.12.2017

Sep 15 @ 9:29 PM ET
I agree, the Donaldson trade was bad. This management team does not reward loyalty. Donaldson was a great Jay and should still be here.
- winsix


I don't disagree that I'd have liked for the Jays to keep him. But if the plan was indeed to move on, then you better damn well accept the trade offered of a young, top of the rotation type, pitcher.

Guaranteed you're not gonna get a better offer than that.
TheMussel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 09.24.2013

Sep 15 @ 9:29 PM ET
I like it..
- PatC80

get it done dubas.

add a 4th to sweeten the deal
Steven_Seagull
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Mitch Marner sucks
Joined: 03.03.2016

Sep 15 @ 9:29 PM ET
get it done dubas.

add a 4th if necessary

- TheMussel



Maybe even Bracco. Yes, I’m willing to risk it all.
dmnted
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Space for Rent
Joined: 08.30.2006

Sep 15 @ 9:31 PM ET
Maybe even Bracco. Yes, I’m willing to risk it all.
- Steven_Seagull

Bettman would decline the the trade because of Bracco being to good for this trade.
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

Sep 15 @ 9:32 PM ET
What about a decent defenseman and a high pick? The Ducks #6 could be a very good pick, Drysdale if he's there or Askarov..
- winsix


I would consider it, from a cap-savings point of view. I dont think it can be done though because that pick becomes way more valuable in the flat cap and the on-going uncertainty going forward.
Aaron_85
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 04.22.2014

Sep 15 @ 9:42 PM ET
My biggest peeve trade they made was the Donaldson trade. I don't care if the guy is pitching well right now, though it is a very welcome surprise.

It was still an awful trade. Trade a former MVP for a 27 year old minor leaguer that had never played in the majors and was heading for Tommy John surgery.

Especially since trading Donaldson was their plan the entire time and multiple highly respected reporters said that St. Louis offered Flaherty before the season started.

- GreatGigInTheSky


i hated that they tried to milk Donaldson by waiting and waiting. He ended the previous year well if I remember correctly and instead of dealing him then they figured the trades would get hotter during the season. Absolutely backfired on them.
drexel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Name the Traitors!, AB
Joined: 06.29.2006

Sep 15 @ 9:43 PM ET
Despacito! Sounds like malarkey
PatC80
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: 1st rd exit is the new normal, ON
Joined: 08.11.2011

Sep 15 @ 9:46 PM ET
I don't disagree that I'd have liked for the Jays to keep him. But if the plan was indeed to move on, then you better damn well accept the trade offered of a young, top of the rotation type, pitcher.

Guaranteed you're not gonna get a better offer than that.

- GreatGigInTheSky

Problem is/was that they held onto Donaldson for too long. The injuries piled up and his value decreased
PatC80
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: 1st rd exit is the new normal, ON
Joined: 08.11.2011

Sep 15 @ 9:47 PM ET
get it done dubas.

add a 4th to sweeten the deal

- TheMussel

That would be awesome..
gergeswillems
Detroit Red Wings
Location: Malkin wants to be The Man, ON
Joined: 02.01.2016

Sep 15 @ 9:53 PM ET
He's shook. Just let a ball roll by him.

My dad keeps saying the same thing every time I talk to him about Fisher. They're trying not to lose face.

- GreatGigInTheSky

Good Lord. This guy makes George Bell look like a gold Glover.
GreatGigInTheSky
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: "Yeah, Garth is a tool"- Garf, ON
Joined: 06.12.2017

Sep 15 @ 10:03 PM ET
i hated that they tried to milk Donaldson by waiting and waiting. He ended the previous year well if I remember correctly and instead of dealing him then they figured the trades would get hotter during the season. Absolutely backfired on them.
- Aaron_85

Problem is/was that they held onto Donaldson for too long. The injuries piled up and his value decreased
- PatC80


Absolutely. And it was foolish even at the time. No hindsight required.

Their plan from the get go was to trade him. They never even explored the option of keeping him around.

So since that was the plan, then why the poop wouldn't you take the young starting pitcher that (I think, don't remember) was one of the top pitching prospects in Baseball at the time? Pure stupidity not to.
GreatGigInTheSky
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: "Yeah, Garth is a tool"- Garf, ON
Joined: 06.12.2017

Sep 15 @ 10:04 PM ET
Good Lord. This guy makes George Bell look like a gold Glover.
- gergeswillems


Teoscar is one of the worst fielders in the MLB and he's making me miss his fielding.
GreatGigInTheSky
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: "Yeah, Garth is a tool"- Garf, ON
Joined: 06.12.2017

Sep 15 @ 10:10 PM ET
Nobody out, man on second, and all they need to score is 16 runs to tie it in this last half inning.

I can feel the comeback brewing as I type this!
dozerD10
Anaheim Ducks
Location: long beach, CA
Joined: 01.29.2014

Sep 15 @ 10:12 PM ET
The Jays have made some really odd trades recently.. It seemed like there’s no rhyme or reason...
bobbyisno1
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I'm excited to see that
Joined: 08.28.2010

Sep 15 @ 10:24 PM ET
So is Marner. We trading him too?
- jribout

Yes,before Willy.
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Sep 15 @ 10:27 PM ET
Bettman would decline the the trade because of Bracco being to good for this trade.
- dmnted

Keep Bracco.

Trade Korshkov.
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