Reyes to Rockies, Tulo to TO (10 Years Later)
Ok, I'm lying in bed, goofing around on my computer before going to sleep and Alex Anthopoulos decides to pull off an insane trade.
No word yet on who the minor leaguers are, just that the Jays are sending cash towards Colorado and are also getting LaTroy Hawkins.
Tulowitski is the short stop who was still on the board on draft day that Keith Law and company wanted Riccardi to pick up. He selected Ricky Romero instead in 2005.
I have a feeling Anthopoulos was in that room, too.
Tulowitski is a big time talent and they did need to pick up a short stop with more range. In general, I think this is a pretty fantastic move.
I never thought Reyes was a serious detriment to this team (though he definitely was hard to watch sometimes.) What I really disliked is the way the media and some fans talk about him. I never doubted the man's effort or dedication. And Reyes has an all time great smile.
It doesn't really address the glaring starting pitcher shaped hole, but this may just be the start. It certainly sends a message to the rest of the league that the Jays are going for it this year as well as for years to come.
Alex Anthopoulos is coming for your star infielders. All of the them.
BREAKING: Tulo traded to #BlueJays.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2015
Source: Jose Reyes and minor leaguers to #Rockies.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2015
No word yet on who the minor leaguers are, just that the Jays are sending cash towards Colorado and are also getting LaTroy Hawkins.
Tulowitski is the short stop who was still on the board on draft day that Keith Law and company wanted Riccardi to pick up. He selected Ricky Romero instead in 2005.
I have a feeling Anthopoulos was in that room, too.
Tulowitski is a big time talent and they did need to pick up a short stop with more range. In general, I think this is a pretty fantastic move.
I never thought Reyes was a serious detriment to this team (though he definitely was hard to watch sometimes.) What I really disliked is the way the media and some fans talk about him. I never doubted the man's effort or dedication. And Reyes has an all time great smile.
It doesn't really address the glaring starting pitcher shaped hole, but this may just be the start. It certainly sends a message to the rest of the league that the Jays are going for it this year as well as for years to come.
Alex Anthopoulos is coming for your star infielders. All of the them.