2020 Toronto Blue Jays

[NYgiantsfan5689]

With the Blue Jays out of the depths of rebuilding, they're making a push at the AL East title. I've brought in A LOT of impact players via the trade, and it's a major possibility that I could make the postseason. Just take a look at what I've put together this offseason:

* denotes new addition this season
^ denotes a Toronto minor league product

Batters:

Lineup:

Num	Pos	Name	Bats	Age	Ratings
1	DH	*Anderson Rosario	R	34	9-7-4-8-9, 6-7-7 speed
2	2B	^Joseph "Wildfire" Cuccia	R	24	8-7-8-10-8, 5-9-8 speed, 5/.995 def
3	C	^Ralph "Malph" McCluney	R	27	9-9-9-9-6, 9/.969 def, 6 arm
4	RF	^Christain "Bleeder" Ricker	R	25	8-8-10-5-6, 9/.996 def, 7 arm
5	3B	*Miguel "Snacks" Galaz	R	32	7-7-10-10-7, 2/.945 def
6	1B	*Luis "Liquidator" Cintron	R	29	8-7-6-10-9, 5/.983 def
7	CF	^Daniel Golder	R	22	9-5-6-6-6 (9-7-10-8-8 talent), 7-7-7 speed, 7/.981 def, 6 arm
8	LF	*Peter Pooler	L	27	8-8-9-7-6, 7/.981 def, 8 arm
9	SS	^Anthony "Dopey" Jayne	L	24	8-7-7-4-9, 7/.979 def

Bench:

Pos	Name	Bats	Age	Ratings
C	^Ed Gledhill	R	24	9-7-7-4-9
OF	^Paul Soltys	R	25	8-8-6-8-9
SS	^Darryl Dollar	S	28	9-8-2-4-7
1B	*Andrew Bernabe	R	28	9-9-5-5-8
2B	^Jonathan Cook	R	28	8-7-6-6-6

Strengths: I really went for the OBP this offseason. I think with Rosario, Cuccia, Cintron, Galaz, and Soltys, plus when Golder fills out, that I could really get things going on that level. Also, defense should be a definite strength, especially in the outfield.

Weaknesses: Lack of lefties could really hurt, and also a lack of real speed. Those 2 could really be tough on the lineup. But hopefully they can get over that.

Pitching:

Rotation:

Num	Throws	Name	Age	Ratings
1	R	*David Elizondo	28	10-8-9, 89-92 MPH, 10 end, 58 GB%
2	R	*Joseph "J.R." Colton	24	9-7-10 (10-9-10 talent), 88-91 MPH, 9 end, 42 GB%
3	R	^Wakui Toson	20	10-6-7 (10-8-7), 98-100 MPH, 10 end, 46 GB%
4	L	*Kevin Krout	29	10-6-8, 95-99 MPH, 9 end, 45 GB%
5	L	^Stewie Griffin	20	8-7-8 (9-9-9), 91-94 MPH, 8 end, 32 GB%

Bullpen:

Pos	Name	Throws	Age	Ratings
CL	^Nate Griffin	L	24	6-10-10 (10-10-10), 89-92 MPH, 5 end, 57 GB%
SU	Griffin/Nod
MR1	*Henry "Ripper" Nod	R	22	9-9-8 (9-10-8), 87-90 MPH, 4 end, 37 GB%
MR2	^Raymond Gratton	R	24	8-8-9 (8-10-9), 91-94 MPH, 4 end, 36 GB%
MR3	^Wes Dunn	R	29	10-6-9, 93-96 MPH, 3 end, 60 GB%
MR4	*Robert Heng	L	30	10-5-7, 88-91 MPH, 3 end, 36 GB%
MU1	^Thomas "Lisp" Walz	R	27	8-4-10, 89-92 MPH, 5 end, 33 GB%

Strengths: Youth. Only 1 pitcher with a 3 in the 10's column, and it's a 30. Also, the starting pitching will be a strength, especially when Griffin fills out more. Nate Griffin was untouchable in his short stretch at the end of last season in the closer rolse. I'm excited about Nod as well, and Gratton is filling out and looking good.

Weaknesses: Not too many here, but I'm worried about walks, as they were a big problem last season. However, with Alvarez and Bertrand going down to AAA and Walz relegated to mop-up for now, it shouldn't be too big of a problem. Toson has to cut down on the walks, and hopefully his control fills out soon.

Overall thoughts:
I'm REALLY excited about this team. The pitching is relatively strong, and if the lack of lefty hitters and speed doesn't hurt too much, this team should be very strong and competative. There's no real huge holes, especially with the aquisition of Rosario to fill my leadoff spot. This team is VERY young, and should be around for a while.

YOUR THOUGHTS?? Let me hear 'em.

[browntown653]

It's actually not that bad.

I'll probably still beat you though.

[Porter]

Its a good team. The righty heavy lineup could bode wonders against my lefty heavy rotation.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

It's actually not that bad.

I'll probably still beat you though.

Doubt it Rivalry to begin??

Its a good team. The righty heavy lineup could bode wonders against my lefty heavy rotation.

That could be an interesting matchup for sure. It might doom me in the end though

[NYgiantsfan5689]

lineup shuffled at the last minute to get Pooler in. I decided he's better than Soltys right now

[browntown653]

Doubt it Rivalry to begin??

Nope.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

Next year.......next year.........

I'm tearing up a little, RIP 2020.

[browntown653]

Poor baby.

[Kingdom]

So much for Toronto and Cincinnati pulling out all the stops for a run.