So, I told myself I won't dwell too long on this. I'm biased. Teoscar was one of my favourites. I recognize that I'm biased. But even after I step back and look at this trade again, I fail to see how this makes the team better. Nothing against Swanson, he had a great year last year. I'm sure he will be a help to the bullpen. However, that being said, this is still hard to swallow. We just traded an all star and silver slugger away for a bullpen piece and a kid who played in single A last year.
Yes, there are more moves coming. Maybe this will make sense to us all soon. This does free up some salary for the Blue Jays to add more pieces. But for now from what I see on social media, many a Jays fan is left scratching their head. In just under 24 hours the Jays have lost two outfielders in Tapia and Hernandez. I know that they're not done, but I for one have no desire to see Jackie Bradley Jr in the outfield every day.
To Teoscar, I wish you all of the best. I am not a Seattle fan by any stretch, but I will be watching you and cheering for you from afar. Thank you for the memories.
