There are six teams currently in the running to sign shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter). Tulo and his agent plan on narrowing the field as early as tomorrow.
Though they’ve been rumored as a logical landing spot, the Oakland A’s are not one of the clubs with expressed interest. Tulo was an A’s fan growing up, but according to his agent Paul Cohen, Oakland has not been in touch with the California native. Speculatively speaking, the Pirates, Mets, Yankees, Padres or Brewers could be potential fits for the 5-time All-Star.
One team that has checked in with Tulo is the the Cubs, per Fancred’s Jon Heyman (via Twitter). Considering the financial restraints and lofty aspirations of Chicago’s Northsiders, Tulo makes sense as a low-cost, high-ceiling target, despite the presence of Javier Baez at shortstop. Addison Russell will also be an option for Chicago when he returns from his suspension, but there’s obviously enough uncertainty there for the Cubs to take a look.
There’s not a team in the league that wouldn’t want a healthy and productive Tulowitzki on their roster, but after missing all of 2018 with bone spurs in his heels, it’s unclear how much of peak-Tulo remains. Tulowitzki, 34, hasn’t been a significant contributor since 2016, his first full season in Toronto.
For the first decade of his career, however, he was perhaps the preeminent two-way shortstop in the sport. He boasts a career .290/.361/.495 line with 224 home runs and 9.4 BB% against 16.6 K%.
Defensively, prime Tulo was as good as they come. He posted positive defensive metrics at short as recently as 2016, lending credence to his stated desire to stick there. After his somewhat surprising release from the Blue Jays, however, his agent indicated a willingness to move off that spot if needed.
The trade that sent Tulo from Colorado to Toronto in the summer of 2015 was dispiriting and disillusioning for the superstar – nonetheless, he mentored Josh Donaldson as the latter blossomed into an MVP for competitive Blue Jays clubs in 2015 and 2016, per the Athletic’s John Lott (subscription link). Tulo’s intensity sometimes plays poorly with the media, but his presence ought to buoy whichever clubhouse welcomes him next. Whether or not he has anything left to offer on the diamond is the open question.
29 other teams, bruv
Beat me to it…
28 teams… no way he goes back to the Rockies.
Rockies actually make sense to at 2B
He wouldn’t agree. OTherwise the Jays would have taken that approach
Rockies bring back Tulo, as a free agent only have to pay mlb minimum salary. Better than if Jays picked up 80% of salary, and no player to give up. But you probably right he will not go back
He’ll take the best offer regardless of the position. If he’s healthy, whomever offers the most projected ABs gets him. At the veteran minimum why isn’t Boston in on him? Between him and Pedie, you hope for a combined 400 ABs.
That makes a ton of sense. Plus he gets to stick it to Toronto
I agree with you Dewey, look what Boston has done with Pierce/Moreland at 1B
This is not bluejays news .
Cubs need to pass. First. Yankees.
If yanks weren’t in on MM I’d say yep
Why shouldn’t the Cubs give Tulo a shot? They could easily guarantee him the starting shortstop role while Addy is suspended, and if he’s back to his old self, he’ll be a big part of their team, and if he’s still injured and ineffective, they trade him or release him.
I’d rather the Cubs spend some money on marwin gonzalez. He can play all 4 infield spots. Move Baez over to SS. have Gonzalez at 2nd. Most likely Zo will play 2nd and left. Happ can play ev everywhere but catcher and ss. That’s a non issue for his playing time. Makes more sense for the Cubs to stay young. Not get a washed up ss.
He’s a Yankee fan who idolized Jeter.
Yankees will take for a couple months until didi gets back.
why wouldn’t the nationals give him a try at 2b
He refuses to leave SS
The article clearly states his agent has daid he’d move if needed
I suppose, but prior to being released he adamantly refused. I wonder if this will be a point of contention in the future.
I mean if he argues with the team that’s signs him him they can always DFA or release him, it’s only the league minimum for them.
That’s a rumor. I doubt there’s truth in the idea that he won’t play another position. That said, there are enough opportunities with clubs that could put him at ss, why switch?
DC to play 2nd!!
Toledo Mudhens — catcher.
As a serious Jays fan who has watched Tulo since he arrived in Toronto, the only way he has anything left in the tank is if his Toronto struggles were at least partially related to his injuries which he had surgery on last year…
Jays struggle cause they didn’t have the pitching or talent to match up with the Red Sox and Yankees. Hopefully when Vlad Jr and Bichette come up that will help. Stroman and Sanchez need to get back healthy in order for Toronto but even after that not much in the way of pitching.
He was discussing Tulo’s struggles, not the Jays’.
Have to be honest . When alex anthopolous didnt renew his contract . I stopped expecting playoff material blue jays Hes the only one who used his farm system to help leverage his on field production . Alex brought to bluejays to the playoffs and to relevancy. Yet we let him walk. When a guy puts the weight of canada on his shoulders and bring a nation together. You do anything and everything to keep a status quo .Rogers was proviting as a business .
So alex walked, and the new management tears it apart.Saying alex depleted the farm system so thats why they cant compete.
Alex gave the fans playoff baseball. Revenue., and a nation tuning in to cheer .
Cleveland Indians went from being irrelevant to world series contenders when they fired atkins and shapiro.
The blue jays hire both persons to continue the winning atmosphere that alex created and they have let canada down.
The blue jays represent a nation .
Alex knows if to get the talent you want on your team you trade prospects for the player you envision those prospects to become.
Why risk the franchise for the future. When the future can be now if you know how to bulld success in the mlb.
You could build a good double aa team triple aa team, Let your mlb team suck , because you know the revenue only comes from the minor league teams # sarcasm
if someone could correct me on the atkins and shapiro thing ..
Were they both signed because there contracts were done?
Either way , Alex will bring a world series to the braves within 5 years. He does anything and everything to be a winning franchise and attract a fan base to create revenue.
Braves lol that’s a good one. With what starting pitching/closer please even when they had dominate pitching in the 90’s they couldn’t get by the Jays! Alex never brought a championship to Toronto.
Dumpster diving
Pirates territory
Bah. Even he is too much for management’s tastes. They’d rather herald the new utility player they got from the Indians as a potential starting shortstop
This makes me sad because its true
Here’s how it works.
A.) Is there another team involved?
B.) If A is true, then Pirates won’t sign him.
But honestly in this case, adding a 34 year old to a relatively young, uncompetitive team makes zero sense for Troy or anyone else involved.
It does make sense for the Pirates though. They guarentee him playing time at shortstop. Newman can start the year in AAA and if Tulo is healthy, they can flip him for a prospect. At $600k this is a no brainer.
Also, the Pirates arent uncompetitive. They did win 82 games. More then the Nationals, Phillies, and DBacks.
I made an account JUST to upvote this!!!
That’s where we got your comment, as well.
Baltimore to mentor the young‘uns?
Really, who wants to play for last place!
I think he just wants to play.
I think he wants to play… One more year for a contender who has a chance at making the playoffs.
You really think he’d be like,you know what? I would LOVE to mentor a bunch of kids on a 30 win team and then get dumped against my will to gosh knows where at the trade deadline… Storybook ending.
He’s definetly worth signing and giving the opportunity to continue in the league. Signing for 600,000 a year is peanuts for a guy with his talent and leadership/ skill set. I wish him the best and wherever he signs. One place I don’t see him going is Boston cause Pedroia already is once again trying to comeback. Good luck to both in their returns!
Tulo is a low-priced gamble. If it works, great. If not, no biggie. Teams have to assess the Coors factor when looking at his pre-Toronto numbers. Then they have to guess how much of his poor Toronto numbers were a result of him never being entirely healthy. Not sure Tulo has the range to play SS any longer at an MLB level. Might now work best as a 3B or the short side of a platoon vs. LHP. as a DH.
Tulo’s ‘16 Toronto numbers were good…
Expect nothing and you won’t be disappointed. Likely would just take up a valuable roster spot on a contending team. Have at it.
I don’t agree that Tulowitzki’s “intensity” was the issue. Sulking is a low intensity approach.
Agreed. Gold, Gordon, Gold.
If you could read my mind……
People are downvoting this but I agree. I will still proudly wear my Tulo Jays jersey but have to admit he was a sulker
Only sulking if he said he should be the SS and nobody else. He didn’t. Too many Jays fans misread the entire Tulo situation.
No, he was sulking from day 1 of being with the Jays. I don’t recall ever seeing even a small resemblance of a smile or happiness from him. He worked it beautifully though, $38 mil to sit on a couch if he chooses, well played.
Nomar 2.0.
I was thinking the same thing, move to a less demanding position like 1st/DH and see if he can rebound offensively.
FWIW, he’s been an absolute monster at every NL Central Park other than Wrigley and Busch.
PNC isn’t exactly a hitter’s park either, especially for righties. That said I’d still want my Pirates to take a look at him.
I’d love for the Bucs to take a look IF they think Troy’s attitude is in check. If the reports of him being a clubhouse distraction are true, he’s not worth the hassle. Otherwise this would make perfect sense for the Bucs, which is why I don’t think it will happen.
The have Jeff Mcniel for that now.
Jeff McNeil is on the Mets?
That sounded like AJ Burnett before he came here. That type of player fits well in Pittsburgh.
AJ was great on PIT. I wasn’t against him in NYY, his last start in NYY was a W in the playoffs and they don’t win ‘09 without him…
Wouldn’t mind him on the Red Sox as a 2b in case Pedroia isn’t ready. Low risk, high potential. There also has been noise of trading Xander. He could be a place holder at SS too.
Tulo might be the only guy in MLB that is more “damaged goods” than Pedroia.
Do the Red Sox actually expect Pedroia to be a significant contributor going forward?
I can’t imagine they expect Pedroia to be anything more than a part-time contributor at this point. And I’m skeptical he can even do that.
cost to get him will be low and the sox are looking at cutting cost. their goal is to bolster the bullpen at low cost. you are right that they will have to move someone however that takes time to seek the best offer. if tulo is narrowing his search then don’t expect the sox to be major players.
Agree with thetech don’t see it happening though.Hopefully the Red Sox keep holt and don’t trade him. Time will tell I’d love to see him be a Brewer potentially or but this has Oakland written all over it to me.
The market for Tulo SHOULD be **crickets**
Why would anyone sign that bum knowing he’ll be injured for 100 percent of his tenure?
Because at the league minimum for the next two seasons, he wouldn’t have to do much at all to end up having surplus value. Nobody knows how he’ll respond if/when he’s healthy(ish) again, but at the league minimum? I’d take the chance.
Give me the league minimum. He’s not going to play and he’s utterly worthless. He’s a drain, a cancer and he doesn’t play. He just gets money for nothing and the chicks for free.
I agree with JJB. Look at the ‘18 Mets. Gonzalez was a bust and was cut, but Bautista was signed for the pro-rated minimum and then got traded. The Mets got something for him. That’s kinda neat…
being injured doesn’t make one a bum.
No but being one of the worst hitters the past two seasons does.
Stop being a “hater” everyone gets injured. The guy plays the game hard injuries happen.
he’s only had over 500abs three times since 2006. this is factual not the term hater
That being said, it’s true to say I do hate Tulo, but I hate him because he’s an injured bum who never plays. And no, everyone doesn’t get hurt all the time to miss as many games and collect as much money as he does. Imagine the state of baseball if “everyone gets injured” like he does.
Rather pay Tulo that lazy fat Sandoval.. Never heard he didn’t work hard
Sandoval was in the best shape of his life last spring and put up respectable numbers before getting injured last year. I think he just missed Sanfrancisco and got caught up in the Boston pressure.
how did sandoval become a part of this conversation, mr. straw man?
He’s going to want a Major League contract which means room on the 25 and 40 man rosters. Not sure that makes sense for a number of teams without knowing what he has left in his tank.
If it’s minimum salary, MoWitt will be all over Tulo.
Cleveland ought to take a chance on him at 3rd.
He will land in Oakland
If SF is fogged in.
Padres!!!! lol
I am there with you. that is the best fit for him and Padres
Diego was my first thought
If he is recovered from his corrective procedure, he is most likely has value. He needs playing time. Pittsburgh and San Diego would provide that. Fans would revere him in these smaller markets. Low risk. High reward potential.
San Diego makes a ton of sense actually if he is willing to play some 3rd base. If he is healthy enough to be on the field, he is a low cost SS until Tatis arrives, then slides to 3b and has plenty of time off as he and Kinsler act as utility pieces with the young guys playing up the middle.
agree 100%
I don’t see any short in Tulo’s future in Chicago. He would be a backup at 3rd and 2nd. Unless he can play some outfield.
Joe Maddon couldn’t not find some way to play him at SS if he’s healthy
Because it’s Joe Maddon
Baez is great anywhere on the infield, but 2B is his best positon. Tulo could easily play SS, and on his days off Baez could go back to SS and let Zobrist or Happ play 2B. He would actually be perfect for Cubs!
I guess the A’s think his health concerns is too much of a risk for them. Yet, very odd to read the A’s have not been in contact with his agent.
A’s are quiet about who they are looking into. They still want to bring back Lowrie but he wants a 3 year deal which they refused to do. Who wants to sign a injury prone old 2B to a 3 year deal? My bet is either Giants or A’s is where he lands.
I’m fairly certain he won’t go to the Giants when he can go somewhere with a shot at starting. Unless a trade occurs, the Giants have a locked-up infield.
Yeah, I would be disappointed if the A’s brought back Lowrie. I love what he has done for the A’s, but I doubt very much he could continue to hit like he did the past two seasons. Even IF he stays healthy.
His salary is $0.6M – who gives one honest care about his health concerns – its called RISK TAKING and Beane supposedly loves doing it – but Beane has been drunk all offseason and clearly doesn’t care one bit about the 2019 team, he thinks he can repeat 2018 by bottom feeding for pitchers but that was a miracle and he’s about to sink his team for no reason.
It’s a little difficult to get top tier FA pitchers when you don’t have the money to get them and competing with teams that can blow money away and still be fine for future seasons. I don’t like it, but I have accepted it as an A’s fan. The big money spend this season will be Krush long term extension. And frankly, there is no need to spend big on pitchers with the huge pitcher friendly environment in Oakland. They proved that last season and many others before. Play to your strengths.
Ah the 51st man in the contest. I will say the Dodgers until Seager is game ready.
I remember when fans of most teams were clamoring for their FO to trade for Tulo. A lot can happen in 3 years. Sometimes, that’s a player’s entire career. Of course he wants to play. No athlete wants to go out like this. I expect him to latch on with a team in hopes of re-building some value for beyond 2019. The Pirates seem like a good fit.
Padres are the best fit for him . he can play SS while Tatis gets ready and then play 3B
Padres just signed Kinsler, they don’t need another washed up player blocking the young guys. Urias has to play at the MLB level, either at 2b or SS. I’d rather trust Myers at 3b than put Tulo there. I sure hope the Padres don’t bother with him.
Destined to be on the A’s and after we win back to back World Series with him, he’ll wear the green and gold in the HOF.
Tulo is no Descalso, but he’s close. Just not as clutch.
Tulo is no Descalso????
Yes, you know, Daniel Descalso. The most clutch hitter in baseball.
I wouldn’t mind seeing the Yanks take a chance on him. If healthy, he can fill in at SS until Didi is back. If he performs well during that time, they can flip him over to a team that needs a SS at that time, or rotate him thru DH.
Tulo would love to join the Yankees. It has always been his dream. If Cashman can see anything in him worth risking, Cashman will bring him in, but sadly when it all comes down to it, I think age has caught up with him and he will be retiring rather than hearing boos. it may take a few months for the injury prone Tulo to manifest on the field…
He once was a great player, but it goes to show that every player is different, some age well and some don’t.
Seattle makes a bit of sense.
Agreed on a flyer. See how he plays in ST. We need a place holder for Crawford.
I presume Crawford will be the everyday SS.
I’d give him a minor lge deal and ST invite. Plus, 5 discount tickets for the Ponderossa.
Toronto pays him.
I’d love if the Pirates went after him on a league minimum salary. That’s good value for a former top 5 SS
Braves don’t exact need him.. but would like him has a leader and bench role. Strong bench bat in my opinion
Evidently, the Giants don’t plan on making any moves this offseason.
Patience, patience, patience, I know. It’s early still………..
I have faith in Mr. Zaidi. Wish he came on board two years earlier.
Giants won’t do much, but I like Zaidi too. SF has to figure out how to lose some of those bloated “old guy” contracts. They are the ‘14 Yankees of today, but, like the Yankees, a guy like Zaidi could get it going fast…
He’s honestly an option for about every team out there. At the league minimum, you can’t really get a better 25th man. Even if he doesn’t have much in the tank, then you just drop him and move on. That spot would go to someone else for the min anyways probably with way less experience
Tulo may surprise next year just like Matt Kemp did for the Dodgers…
It’s possible, but not likely. But worth the low risk signing.
I hope so, I’m a fan of Tulo
give him a basic contract loaded with incentives. but no guarantees for big money.
MLB doesn’t allow performance incentives anymore only things like ABs, etc. But I agree, even those would be smart to put in
Toronto pays him. Whoever gets him pays only the league minimum.
Whoever gets him pays him whatever Tulo and the team agree to. From my understanding, he doesnt have to sign for league minimum.
He mentored Donaldson? Donaldson was already a mvp level player pre 2015 before Tulo.
Seriously, these “writers” try a bit too hard
He was a stud but now so injury prone not worth the spot on the roster
I like Tulo as a Mets SS/3b/2b option. I don’t see why he wouldn’t still hit. Health was his only downfall. Worth taking a chance on as a part time player.
I agree, especially if they trade Rosario in a JTR deal and need a stopgap until Gimenez is ready.
I think Mr. Tulo will wait until teams are done with their moves and see where’s his best fit.
If the Mets trade Rosario, they’ll very probably sign Adeiny Hechavarria or Jose Iglesias. Mr. Tulo could be signed as a backup, and if he comes back anywhere near as healthy as the Mets expect Cespedes to, then it’s possible that as the year moves along Mr. Tulo could take over SS.
The Jays may well have dumped him to clear an obstacle for Bichette. Who knows? I’d suspect the Jays got some medical reports back, and figured it was time for the soap opera to end.
Mr. Tulo is far and away the best ML SS since A-Rod’s and Ripken’s heyday; fielded better than all of them, hit better then Ripken and possibly Jeter.
34 is not old. If he can play @ 2/3’rds of the level he once did, he’s an average MLB SS today. If he can play @ 80%, he’s a Top 10. Maybe play in 100-130 games.
Yankees could use until Didi comes back
Hope they give him a tryout first
He’ll try to go to the Mets but get injured trying to sign his name on the contract.
Ouch
Maybe worth a shot on the cheap but walking with bone spurs is like walking in slippers filled with broken glass. Wish the guy well, the bat is the least of the issue.
if he is signed at minimum dip dip will be all over him!
As the business side I gotta believe you make money on jerseys and merchandise to pay for his salary and more
Pirates would be dumb to not to try to push as hard as they can to convince him to come here. He’d be a huge name on a team that is really lacking in stars outside of Taillon. He’d have the opportunity to be the starting shortstop which I assume is what he wants
Go get him Brewers at very least he can coach the young guys at the very least. Like having a rule 5 player on roster
I think the mets or the brewers are the best choices for tulo. Which do you guys think the former or the latter?
neither, both of those teams have young SS they need to develop. unless Tulo is ok playing 2b but he is better suited for 3b
If he was remotely healthy, the Blue Jays would not have released him.
He was released not for health reasons but for attitude reasons. There was an loud argument behind closed doors. Tulo is a bit arrogant and stubborn and clashed with the Jays request that he take a back seat to developing players unless he could prove himself an all-star level caibre player again -which he is not.
Why not the Dodgers?
because his health is uncertain and the dodgers need to win now, they can’t take that chance
And Corey Seager
Yanks moves:
Daniel Murphy and Tulo! Andrew Miller and Adam Ottavino!
I’ll settle with that if no Harper or Machado.
I want to keep Andujar.
I would sign up for that.
Ottavino. I guess we have no shot at Britton or DRob ? = (
and no disrespect to O, I just prefer the guys who have already pitched well here…
pirates??? pfft…according to managment we have Eric Gonzalez ready to wipe honus wagner from the record books. lol
The Mets should sign Tulo #1 so the yanks won’t get him, #2 he can play ss so the Mets can trade Rosario for Realmuto if Tulo doesn’t work out let Gimenez play there.
Rosario alone won’t land Realmuto and SS is as barren as C, I would not send Rosario…
Perfect fit for Cubs. No financial strain, and if it doesn’t work out they still have Baez/ Russell at SS, and Happ/Zobrist at 2B. Very low risk, potentially very high reward for Cubs. Plus Epstein has been wanting to add veteran leadership in the clubhouse, and Tulo fits that bill.
I get the impression that Troy Tulowitzky notifies his team at the beginning of every season that he has a new injury.
Anyone know the difference between Tulowitzki’s operation and that of Yoenis Cespedes?
Here is the type of contract Boras is looking for on Harper: Minimum 8 years/276Million with probable player opt out after years 3 and 6, and possibly extra payout for winning MVP etc.. That would allow him to surpass Kershaw as the highest paid player in MLB. When Trout becomes free agent he will be the first player to ever break the 300 million barrier, but it is not going to happen this year.
I guess you weren’t around for the Stanton signing on 11/19/2014 of $325M?
I guess you don’t understand math. Stanton will top out at 32 million annually. The contract I mentioned STARTS at 34.5 million per year.
No, you specifically stated “Trout …will be the FIRST PLAYER to ever break the 300 million barrier.” That comment has absolutely nothing to do with me understanding math. Don’t blame me for your incorrect comment.
Think you’re posting under the wrong article.
I’m just responding to an inaccurate comment from MEGAJ
Tulo to Seattle to fill the roll at SS and also help mentor Crawford until he has proven he is ready…This is just me as a Mariners fan hoping that the rebuild doesn’t take too many years…we need to build a winning team asap
You mean until Tulo gets hurt again, right?
Acuna, Ender, and unknown in OF.
JD, Tulo, Ozzie, and Freddie in IF.
BMac and Ty (JTReal would be awesome)
Swanson Duvall trade market or backups
JC super utility IF/OF
I would take it…
hahahaha. fake news. no one wants a useless bag of $hit like Toiletwitzki
I don’t c him being an option at 2nd. I could c a 3B/DH role. He has health issues and 2B is just as taxing on the body as SS. Range is still needed
How about Minnesota and Tulowitzki? I’m sure they’d have innings at shortstop for him.
I say Cleveland should take a flyer out on him for 3rd Base. His last full season he was 3.4 WAR and Progressive Field is a hitters park so even as a 1 year rental, it upgrades the whole infield by moving Ramirez to second in a weak division that the Tribe is projected to win.
Why not Texas? Beltre is gone.
He would fit the Cardinsls need of a backup SS, although they really want a LH bat. And they are rumored to be going after descslso.
Tulo would love to join the Yankees. It has always been his dream. If Cashman can see anything in him worth risking, Cashman will bring him in, but sadly when it all comes down to it, I think age has caught up with him and he will be retiring rather than hearing boos. it may take a few months for the injury prone Tulo to manifest on the field…
He once was a great player, but it goes to show that every player is different, some age well and some don’t.
He was released not for health reasons but for attitude reasons. There was an loud argument behind closed doors. Tulo is a bit arrogant and stubborn and clashed with the Jays request that he take a back seat to developing players unless he could prove himself an all-star level calibre player again -which he is not.
Whatta guy…. says he’s SS and if someone is better he will pack his bags and go home … how it’s all of a sudden willing to change positions , man has some serious issues in between his ears
Not really a team first guy despite being a veteran.
Giants should grab him if, and only if, he is willing to play 2B. He could play against LHP, certainly he could platoon with Panik/Crawford (both lefties).
He’s unavailable in 2019, and a “maybe” at best for 2020, because of extremely poor health. This is why he’s been released. That and the tantrum. The best place for him was the Jays, who are so far out of contention for the next few years that they, and him, would have had nothing to lose by waiting it out to “see”. But there is no reasonable promise of return. It may be fun for the media to play games with this story but it’s conclusion has already been written.
Tulowitzki’s comments were not selfish or whiny. His quote was meant to say he thinks he can still be the #1 shortstop and wants to be the #1 shortsop. Yeah, we’ll never know if he was willing to retire if he didn’t play like the best shortstop on the team.
The Tulowitzki situation was mishandled by front office. After Aktins came out to discuss Tulo’s great progress and how good he looked, he suddenly announces the release a couple weeks later. Nice timing. Also, nice paycheck.
I would much rather hear an aging player say he wants to play the position he has played throughout his professional career than a guy who says he doesn’t.
Tulo’s a slick player. Disciplined and well coached. Great assets to have from a leader and veteran for a young team. Blue Jays disagree, and continue to smear him. I don’t believe Atkins, or Shapiro or even the medical staff. Any Jays fan buying into this probably shouldn’t. The narrative is controlled by team ownership.
Agreed that the public narrative is controlled by the Blue Jays Mgmt. However I hear the private in behind the scenes conversations from Tulo were not very nice.
He refused to be a team player. His motives for doing that? He knows about being a team player so he had another motive. and did it in a slimey way: he wanted out of toronto, especially when he saw how JD, his buddy was treated,.
Like anyone who knows baseball he could see that the Blue Jays mgmt had some significant issues. I wish he had acted with more class in behind the scenes and stuck it out, Bottom line: He played them to get released.
I agree with both of these. TrimReaper is right that the narrative looks terrible. jimmertee is right that Tulo could’ve avoided making those comments to the media, and likely said those things to force the org’s hand. I don’t know if it would’ve been better to keep him and force competition for the starting SS job as Reaper said in another comment, or if Jays management was right in just cutting ties with him entirely. They’re paying him either way, so I guess we can only speculate at this point.
Remember the time Pillar broke Tulo’s shoulder with his face? The guy is brittle. He’s one urgent lunge away from breaking a hip. It’s over.
I’m guessing Brewers
Tulo seems exactly what Theo is looking for…Low Risk, high potential reward. If healthy—Huge upside being every day SS at league min.
He mentored Josh! Hahahaha