BREAKING: Jays make HUGE signing... They just FINESSED the MLB | Toronto Blue Jays News

[@jackmlb627]

As A Yankees Fan! Congrats for you! Good piece to your bullpen!

[@Nano-eo7wl]

hoffman>williams🤔

[@edwardhynes4882]

Respect

[@bombasticbushkin4985]

Yanks are going to be formidable again. Well done. Jays scrambling to be competitive with a ways still to go.

[@RickPimentel-t7k]

Hope he can hit as well ..

[@martinarden9705]

It's a decent move in a vacuum. The problem with paying relievers is that they're a lot more volatile from season to season than starters are, and we've seen what happens with Jordan Hicks last year when they converted him into a starter. That's why I wouldn't call it a HUGE signing. It's a good calculated risk on Shatkins' part. Now...what else do they have?

[@StephenHunts]

I'll take a Santander over Bregmann

[@dannynav2]

lol no, Bergman over santander, Bergman still offers good defence, santander has kendaryes Morales vibes all over him on a long term deal

[@srbs1302]

I’ll take both! But yeah Bregman a much better get than santander .. if only he wasn’t asking so damn much

[@FocalplayzTV]

@@dannynav2 so you want a old guy almost past him prime to sign with the jays for 150-200M?!?

[@blakeacheson9387]

@@dannynav2well said

[@gcanada3005]

@@dannynav2Kendrys was like 142 when the jays signed him

[@Relo67]

Some reports say that Hoffman was supposed to sign with the Orioles for 40m but the Orioles backed out due to a potential shoulder problem. Perhaps the Blue Jays got finessed🤨. We shall see🤔

[@Jello108]

Haha yeah that's what I'm saying also this could potentially be bad for the jays.

[@Relo67]

@@Jello108 Atkins/Shapiro are so desperate they’ll sign anyone without the proper medical. And they’ll beat their breasts and say we got him only for 38 mil.

[@glynnmcneill1875]

You do realize that player also have to pass a physical with the Jays. Apparently Baltimore has a history of doing doing the same thing with other players in hope of renegotiating deals etc. Baltimore owner insists on very stringent physicals and they are said to be the toughest in baseball. Whatever Baltimore saw the Jays didn't think the same and were willing to take the risk.

[@Jello108]

@glynnmcneill1875 absolutely does need to pass a physical with jays i don't feel as though it's just a slam dunk signing as the video was making it out to be. It may turn out great but there's potential for it to be a disaster also. Given the terrible off season the jays are currently having just makes u wonder if they were desperate and willing to take that chance knowing they had to do something. And if he was such a sought after free agent as video suggest where was all the rumors and chatter I didn't see many people.talk8mg about this guy as a potential signing. Also if that's true where we're the Yankees the dodgers the red Sox the padres the big all in teams??? It's just a wonder in my eye. But could be a good signing if he performs like he has in the past.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

He passed his physical with the Jays.

[@larrygorst8749]

Smooth Move Frick, and Frack. Thanks for sharing.

[@davemartin5735]

Still not sold. Atkins is still posturing the hopes of a 0-0 game going into the 13th inning. Lots of work to do still.

[@gcanada3005]

Zero offence, they can lose every game 1-0, 2-1, 3-2

[@richardleslie904]

I agree. This only makes sense if it is followed by the addition of two big bats.

[@dlowe204]

giving vladdy an extension would honestly keep me happy as a fan. also getting santander would give me some hope too.

[@larryconley7305]

Why did the Orioles flag a shoulder issue with the Hoffman and the Blue Jays didn't and on top of that a 3 yr deal ????

[@litgaming2178]

I need a closer please

[@litgaming2178]

Low key you add another piece to the bullpen and I would love the bullpen

[@stevemartin7096]

Still no offence, aside from Vladdy who is signed for one measly year. Atkins seems unable to sign any of that "lowing hanging fruit" (ie. power hitters) that he smugly commented on.

[@CoryDavid-u2e]

Life long jays fan . Go tigers

[@BBB4416]

Good if we get a couple bats … need some offense … great D and nice pitching but little offense

[@randyperry3323]

Wow a solid reliever but not sure what he is there to save. If he does not fix the offence this will be another wasted move for Atkins as per usual

[@billyskittles1036]

He’s a good pitcher, but his shoulder issues worry me. It also worries me that the Jays haven’t addressed hitting; you know, the single-biggest issue for them last year?

[@martinsundland7614]

Let's hope that his last two years is what they'll get as opposed to the years before.

[@Nano-eo7wl]

what a move Hoffman is nasty

[@davidcohen3298]

Huge signing is a bit overblown, it's a good signing with potential for risk with the shoulder issues...

[@Flexb123]

HUGE! LOL Good move, yes, well maybe considering the shoulder issue and reason hes not at Baltimore instead. Still doesn't address the awful offense needs which was their #1 issue past 2 seasons.

[@FocalplayzTV]

Ye but one of the jays issues last year was the bullpen they needed to make moves for relievers. The jays bullpen was the worst in all of baseball last year

[@StephenHunts]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!! Ross! Now offence! Nice getting an actual All-Star. Go Jays Go!

[@DoctorNek0]

This guy failed the O's physical on 2 counts to his right shoulder did he not? So we're picking up guys who can't pass another teams physical now? Should've just signed romano for a year.

[@richardleslie904]

It would be a classic Atkins move to acquire a guy who will land on the DL and not be able to help us. Desperation.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

He passed the physical for both teams. Orioles got nervous about the money. Cheap ownership there.Far less risk than Romano.

[@KeystoneCapper]

At 32 years old you don't go back to the rotation. Honestly no big deal as far as signings.

[@dcooper1535]

Seth Lugo did this at age 33 and was runner up to the Cy Young Award the following year. I doubt Hoffman ever becomes a starter again, though.

[@dcooper1535]

Hoffman's second half wasn't quite as good as the first half. If his presence in the bullpen bumps Pop back to Buffalo, I'm a bit more happy. Curious to see if the Jays make enough signings to bump over the first luxury tax threshold in 2025. After being projected to be over it last season, they shed salary to duck it. Now they won't have the penalties associated with going over three years in a row, if Atkins gets on the ball and signs some more people.

[@jeffhellewell7257]

Let’s goooo boys!!!!!

[@duanehostland3425]

Can he hit?

[@TimWong49152]

Good but risky signing. Is this the direction now due to the rumours about trading for Luis Robert? The fans still need a reason to come to games. The pitching isn’t the reason. Still need power bats to compete against the Yankees, Red Sox, and Orioles.

[@jimclarence5441]

Of course with that offence (or lack of), the bullpen won't have many save opportunities.

[@johncooper5403]

An elite closer................ Who knows what's next.. I mean how can you not wanna play for the Jays with a set of arms that they have???

[@StephenHunts]

1, 2 more bats(I'll give Atkins a B+ off-season)

[@djstube4311]

Yes we still need power to the lineup hopefully it Santander

[@RickAttwell]

Nice signing but can he hit still can't score

[@danfiorino5013]

He failed his physical with Baltimore before signing with Toronto

[@TomDrover]

Lol he didn't fail 🤣 😂

[@johnsummerhill8323]

Not true. Orioles have a penny pinching owner.

[@The_Zilli]

wait, they actually signed someone? wow...

[@johnsummerhill8323]

They have signed several players. Wakeup.

[@The_Zilli]

@@johnsummerhill8323 Oh they did? Who else of note did they sign? Since November 1st to present day, the only other players that they've signed to major league contracts is Josh Walker, 1yr @ 760k and ....that's it. Unless you're going to argue that the minor league should also count? It doesn't.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

@The_Zilli Garcia. Traded for Gimenez. Two very good moves.

[@The_Zilli]

@@johnsummerhill8323 that's not a signing. Not saying he's not a good player, but the issue is that the Jays have issues with getting FAs to sign with them hence my original comment. Im very awake bud but not woke :D

[@johnsummerhill8323]

@The_Zilli You expect high-end free agents to sign with a last place team? That is not going to happen until they get themselves back closer to being a wildcard team as they were in 2022 and 2023.

[@philduchene7833]

Can he hit??? Cause they still can’t score runs

[@eshep71]

To say they haven't spent on late inning relief feels right, but in reality the last three multi year deals have been for former closers.. lol Crazy Now we need that bat and a bunch of rebound.

[@Jello108]

U realized orioles had a deal with him but he failed a physical...... on his shoulder..

[@eviola11]

U realize that the O's always use medicals to back out of deals, right? They're a trash org. Wake up dummy.

[@Jello108]

High profile! This is the first I've even heard of the guy this off season no one was talking about him before a couple days ago really.. and we only got him like I said because he failed a physical we might have got fleeced here we will have to see if he stays healthy..

[@eviola11]

@@Jello108 If this is your first time hearing of Jeff Hoffman, as a Jays fan, someone who the Jays traded for Tulo. Someone has been an elite reliever for years now. You should probably be quiet about anything about this team. Use your ears more, less yapping.

[@Jello108]

@eviola11 meant as a free agent signing. No one was talking about this guy signing anywhere . Was only talking about him.beimg a sought after free agent.

[@Jello108]

@eviola11 u should also use your eyes more and read the comment properly instead of opening your yapp

[@benolow6529]

Ya so they sign a guy with a bum shoulder great move. You guys getting excited like atkins is hilarious

[@johnsummerhill8323]

He is fine. Passed his physical.

[@benolow6529]

@johnsummerhill8323 not according to Baltimore

[@sugibear123]

it's good not great still need more pieces

[@scottmarwood7654]

Guys, stop. Another bullshit project player with shoulder issues, apparently. How many homers will he hit.

[@jg465]

Like the signing if he is a bullpen arm specifically closer. I don't like the idea of him being a starter. He has never pitched over 100 innings in his career and is 32.

[@gcanada3005]

What are you talking about, he’s never been a starter

[@johnsummerhill8323]

He is a reliever.

[@dcooper1535]

@@gcanada3005 Hoffman? He was a starter for much of his early career, and a very horrible one. Hoffman wants to be a starter again, which is what the OP is referring to. I think we all agree that we absolutely do not want to see Hoffman start games.

[@MatthewVasquez-x9s]

nooooo i want him on my doyers after freedie retires 😭😭😭

[@jamesreckling6697]

Guy has a history of arm issues. Was ready to sign with the Orioles but they backed out after his physical. No thanks.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

Actually, in the end it was money, not a physical.

[@jamesreckling6697]

@ Wrong. The Orioles were going to give him $10M more than this contract.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

@@jamesreckling6697 $40 over 3 years as reported in Baltimore.

[@stevekelly8585]

lol. Boys don't even know Hoffman failed a physical before. too anxious to make a Jays Video!

[@Thegentelmansclub929]

Santander better be next. Then Alonso or bregman.

[@Justsumguy461]

Wouldn’t we need to be leading the game for a “closer” to matter? We can’t score so we went and got a gold glove 2nd baseman and a closer? Explain again why this move is exciting….

[@robhalter]

Same as last year only sign fringe players.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

He is an all star.

[@Tango21C]

You don’t know much about baseball if you think Hoffman is a fringe player 😂

[@Britboy404]

No way we actually did something

[@chrisfernando5190]

Rumours have it that Hoffman has a shoulder issue, which is why Baltimore withdrew their offer. If this is true, I'd rather have kept Jordan Romano coming off surgery for 8 million. Risk being equal. But hey, it's not my money.

[@dcooper1535]

Baltimore gave Hoffman another offer after the physical, since they still wanted him. They likely converted the final year or two to team options, which is why Hoffman rejected that offer.

[@Sean-John]

I don't know how to feel about this. Yea great to bad our players and a back catcher all went to arbitration.. I'm not convinced yet Roger's isn't dissolving the franchise in the next few years. 😢

[@victor_2073]

You're insane!

[@dougmazing]

Wow ross finally did something

[@gregaucoin5964]

The bats will come boys, 6 weeks left. This is a HUGE piece for the team, and I hope they keep him as closer where he has had the best results, being competitive feels obtainable all of sudden.

[@stephen9609]

LOL one reliever is FAR from finessing anything

[@allenrankin952]

*sigh* Well at least Nick didn’t say the word interesting 7657 times this video… But this isn’t the signing we’ve been hoping for.

[@MikeFoster-q2u]

We need offense

[@GG-sn4cw]

The signing is nothing what about some bats

[@TheEWFX29]

Why is he projected as a closer. He wants to start and took less, I think he is going to try to start first then relieve if it doesn't work out. Why would he take less if he is one of the top relievers. Tanner Scott is the premiere reliever in the draft.

[@dcooper1535]

He took less after the Orioles withdrew their deal, after a physical revealed issues with his shoulder.

[@TheEWFX29]

@@dcooper1535 Wow, could be trouble in the future.

[@johnsummerhill8323]

​@@dcooper1535Actually, the Orioles owner is a cheapskate. He passed his physical. The money was the issue.

[@mr.t1941]

"Huge"?

[@rajsharma5316]

I'm not sure about Bassett so it's good to have backup

[@jrod9748]

This is sad. What a sad baseball team.

[@mr_marbles]

Hoffman to Jays... just as you guys said

[@robinmaelbrancke2560]

All bullpen pitchers are just guys not good enough to be starting pitchers....fact.

[@RickAttwell]

Nice signing but can he hit still can't score