Dickey to the Jays..

[lambeauleap87]

Any positive word on Dickey moving towards an extension? I know he didn't want to sign with Toronto, but I'm sure enough money would change that.

[Ryan T.]

Originally Posted by lambeauleap87

Any positive word on Dickey moving towards an extension? I know he didn't want to sign with Toronto, but I'm sure enough money would change that.

I can't think of why he wouldn't. Cash in now, get financial security, and you're going to a team clearly positioned to be competitive across his contract. Seems like a good situation for him.

[lambeauleap87]

Originally Posted by Ryan T.

I can't think of why he wouldn't. Cash in now, get financial security, and you're going to a team clearly positioned to be competitive across his contract. Seems like a good situation for him.

I just recall reports saying he didn't want to extend there...if he doesn't want to spend half the season in Canada, he can just play out the season with the Mets (or resign with them) and pick his destination next year.

[IamRalpho]

He'll sign the deal, I bet it gets done tomorrow early actually.

[vwnut13]

Originally Posted by IamRalpho

Dickey had the peak, Wakefield had the longevity. No way Dickey has a 16 year career like Wakefield did though.

I don't understand whats so great about being mediocre for 19 years.

[IamRalpho]

Originally Posted by vwnut13

I don't understand whats so great about being mediocre for 19 years.

Well he wasnt mediocre for 19 years, but thats neither here nor there.

You look at hte career numbers of both Dickey and Wakefield so far, they are pretty close. Yes Dickey is better, but give it 9years, they might look a lot alike.

If Dickey can do it for another 9 years, which I doubt he can

[Artchie]

I dont agree

[vwnut13]

Originally Posted by IamRalpho

Well he wasnt mediocre for 19 years, but thats neither here nor there.

Here is a breakdown of his career

1 Seasons with a 5.50-6.00 ERA (128.1 IP)
5 Seasons with a 5.00-5.50 ERA (805.2 IP)
5 Seasons with a 4.50-5.00 ERA (863.0 IP)
4 Seasons with a 4.00-4.50 ERA (810.0 IP)
1 Seasons with a 3.50-4.00 ERA (168.2 IP)
0 Seasons with a 3.00-3.50 ERA (0.0 IP)
2 Seasons with a 2.50-3.00 ERA (358.2 IP)
1 Seasons with a 2.00-2.50 ERA (92.0 IP)

In 3,226.1 IP over 19 seasons (170 IP Average) he posted a 4.41 ERA.


That's 11 seasons of being worse than John Lackey was in 2010.
That's 7 seasons of being worse than A.J. Burnett on the Yankees (2009-11)

[IamRalpho]

Originally Posted by vwnut13

Here is a breakdown of his career

1 Seasons with a 5.50-6.00 ERA (128.1 IP)
5 Seasons with a 5.00-5.50 ERA (805.2 IP)
5 Seasons with a 4.50-5.00 ERA (863.0 IP)
4 Seasons with a 4.00-4.50 ERA (810.0 IP)
1 Seasons with a 3.50-4.00 ERA (168.2 IP)
0 Seasons with a 3.00-3.50 ERA (0.0 IP)
2 Seasons with a 2.50-3.00 ERA (358.2 IP)
1 Seasons with a 2.00-2.50 ERA (92.0 IP)

In 3,226.1 IP over 19 seasons (170 IP Average) he posted a 4.41 ERA.


That's 11 seasons of being worse than John Lackey was in 2010.
That's 7 seasons of being worse than A.J. Burnett on the Yankees (2009-11)

Guess ERA tells the whole story, thanks for proving me totally wrong. Wakefield was useless for his entire career except for 1 year, where as Dickey has been good for 3 years.

Maybe wait until after their careers to compare, but Wakefield pitched a whole lot of innings, he closed, he mopped up, but to call him mediocre isnt fair. I never argued Dickey's peak wasnt higher but Wakefield wasnt mediocre, and was rather important for almost 2 decades.

Where as Dickey has been important for 3 years, big difference. Now continue to compare to Wakefield to John Lackey (not a knuckle baller) or AJ Burnett, again, not a knuckle baller.

[Ooosh]

Originally Posted by IamRalpho

Guess ERA tells the whole story, thanks for proving me totally wrong. Wakefield was useless for his entire career except for 1 year, where as Dickey has been good for 3 years.

Maybe wait until after their careers to compare, but Wakefield pitched a whole lot of innings, he closed, he mopped up, but to call him mediocre isnt fair. I never argued Dickey's peak wasnt higher but Wakefield wasnt mediocre, and was rather important for almost 2 decades.

Where as Dickey has been important for 3 years, big difference. Now continue to compare to Wakefield to John Lackey (not a knuckle baller) or AJ Burnett, again, not a knuckle baller.

Hey at least Wakefield is cute.

[12bizzles]

Rosenthal: R.A. Dickey move shows Blue Jays know time is now - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN

[Wrightfan85]

He'll sign it. The report of him not signing an extension was shot down quick.

I still can't believe we're getting d'Arnaud and Syndergaard.

[DetectiveChrome]

I like what AA has done with the Jays thus far.

As for this trade - I can't say I am excited about it.

I like Syndergaard and D'arnaud - Syndergaard is gonna a good power pitcher in 2-3 years time.

Dickey has mastered the knuckleball no doubt about that, he is getting better by the season. But the AL > NL. I also believe that knucklers need the wind to strengthen the knuckle pitch and in a dome (at home Rogers Centre or Ray's Tropicana) I think he will get rocked. I have seen this in Minnesota when he was a twin. However, his knuckler is better now.

I know people will say the time is now (while the Yankees and Sox are struggling) but I comfortably can't give up on two prospects taht I believe will have success in this league for a what, a number 3-5 starter?

Also, having him pitch before Morrow would be something special - when batters face Morrow they will be off.

[12bizzles]

Originally Posted by DetectiveChrome

I like what AA has done with the Jays thus far.

As for this trade - I can't say I am excited about it.

I like Syndergaard and D'arnaud - Syndergaard is gonna a good power pitcher in 2-3 years time.

Dickey has mastered the knuckleball no doubt about that, he is getting better by the season. But the AL > NL. I also believe that knucklers need the wind to strengthen the knuckle pitch and in a dome (at home Rogers Centre or Ray's Tropicana) I think he will get rocked. I have seen this in Minnesota when he was a twin. However, his knuckler is better now.

I know people will say the time is now (while the Yankees and Sox are struggling) but I comfortably can't give up on two prospects taht I believe will have success in this league for a what, a number 3-5 starter?

Also, having him pitch before Morrow would be something special - when batters face Morrow they will be off.

From AL East may struggle vs Dickey knuckleball - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN:

"A nice bonus for the Blue Jays is how well Dickey has pitched previously against AL East opponents. In three seasons with the Mets, Dickey made six starts against the Blue Jays AL East rivals. He was 4-0 with a 1.71 ERA in those six games, which included consecutive one-hitters against the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles."



As far as the dome factor, check this article out:

Will Blue Jays' Rogers Centre Hurt R.A. Dickey's Unhittable Knuckleball? | Bleacher Report

[DetectiveChrome]

Originally Posted by 12bizzles

From AL East may struggle vs Dickey knuckleball - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN:

"A nice bonus for the Blue Jays is how well Dickey has pitched previously against AL East opponents. In three seasons with the Mets, Dickey made six starts against the Blue Jays AL East rivals. He was 4-0 with a 1.71 ERA in those six games, which included consecutive one-hitters against the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles."



As far as the dome factor, check this article out:

Will Blue Jays' Rogers Centre Hurt R.A. Dickey's Unhittable Knuckleball? | Bleacher Report

Thanks for links.

This is exactly why I am not excited about this trade - more confused.

I don't know what to expect - the good or bad Dickey? Plus will Syndergaard and D'arnaud have success in the MLB? Lots of uncertainty here.

Bottom line: I think the Jays are fine without him this year - they should have sent some time and effort to solidify a 1B. Ike Davis for D'arnaud and another prospect?

[rmiller1k]

so if/when this trade gets done...john buck is the bridge to d’Arnaud? what is the OF situation going to look like? nieuwenhuis sticks in CF? who plays RF and LF? so many holes still but this is a smart move for my Mets.

i loved watching dickey this year but lets face it, as stated above, too many holes for this team to be competitive anytime soon. let him go and let the man get a chance at a title. best of luck to him in toronto!

[Ooosh]

Originally Posted by DetectiveChrome

I like what AA has done with the Jays thus far.

As for this trade - I can't say I am excited about it.

I like Syndergaard and D'arnaud - Syndergaard is gonna a good power pitcher in 2-3 years time.

Dickey has mastered the knuckleball no doubt about that, he is getting better by the season. But the AL > NL. I also believe that knucklers need the wind to strengthen the knuckle pitch and in a dome (at home Rogers Centre or Ray's Tropicana) I think he will get rocked. I have seen this in Minnesota when he was a twin. However, his knuckler is better now.

I know people will say the time is now (while the Yankees and Sox are struggling) but I comfortably can't give up on two prospects taht I believe will have success in this league for a what, a number 3-5 starter?

Also, having him pitch before Morrow would be something special - when batters face Morrow they will be off.

I had the same thoughts - didn't want to give up Syndergaard and wondering how well Dickey will do here.

I did look up stats (on ESPN) but there is just not a big enough sample size I don't think. I looked up vs. certain AL East teams over three years and could not find much. Did the same for dome/non-dome.

[DetectiveChrome]

Originally Posted by mdogg

Where does Stroman rank now on the Top 10 for the Jays....Sure he is suspended, I believe that to be a freak thing, and through twitter, all ?i see is what kind of workout freak he is, I think he is gonna be special!!!

We'll assuming Syndergaard, D'arnaud are gone - Nicolino and Marisnick are gone - that's 4 of the top 5 gone!!!

I'd say #2 - behind Aaron Sanchez (P).

[DetectiveChrome]

Originally Posted by Ooosh

I had the same thoughts - didn't want to give up Syndergaard and wondering how well Dickey will do here.

I did look up stats (on ESPN) but there is just not a big enough sample size I don't think. I looked up vs. certain AL East teams over three years and could not find much. Did the same for dome/non-dome.

Hey Ooosh - check out the article 12bizzles posted - it basically has my thoughts.

Seems like most Jay fans like ourselves are skeptical.

[Jaypers]

Blue Jays, Dickey Agree To Extension
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [December 17 at 10:17am CST]
Contract negotiations between R.A. Dickey and the Blue Jays "have ended successfully at an affordable rate," Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star reports. The Blue Jays will examine the knuckleballer at their Spring Training site before making an announcement, according to Griffin.

[rmiller1k]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

Blue Jays, Dickey Agree To Extension
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [December 17 at 10:17am CST]
Contract negotiations between R.A. Dickey and the Blue Jays "have ended successfully at an affordable rate," Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star reports. The Blue Jays will examine the knuckleballer at their Spring Training site before making an announcement, according to Griffin.

happy day for mets fans who understand we are building for a bright future

[DetectiveChrome]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

Blue Jays, Dickey Agree To Extension
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [December 17 at 10:17am CST]
Contract negotiations between R.A. Dickey and the Blue Jays "have ended successfully at an affordable rate," Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star reports. The Blue Jays will examine the knuckleballer at their Spring Training site before making an announcement, according to Griffin.

Damn!

mixed emotions as a Jay fan

[Ooosh]

Originally Posted by DetectiveChrome

Damn!

mixed emotions as a Jay fan

Yeah I am not too happy

[12bizzles]

Wow. Jays getting Dickey for 3/30. Very good deal for a Cy Young award winner. A bittersweet day for a Mets' fan. I'm sure it's the same for Jays' fans...

[metsplaya123]

Yes finally another great prospect to collect !