JAYS TRADING BAUTISTA?????

[nfld77]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies could be talking a blockbuster involving Jose Bautista.

According to Howard Eskin of FOX Philadelphia and WIP Radio, the two teams are in serious talks on a deal that would see the four-time All Star and two-time home run champion return to the Senior Circuit and the Phillies. It is believed that outfielder Domonic Brown and more would head back to the Blue Jays.

The 33-year-old Bautista has two years remaining on a five-year, $64 million deal with an option for another season.

Durability has been a concern in recent years for the Dominican-born slugger. Bautista missed 70 games in 2012 with a left wrist injury and a left hip bruise saw his 2013 season end on September 4th.

Brown is coming off of a breakout year for the Phillies where he hit .272 with 27 home runs and 83 RBI. The 26-year-old was named an All-Star for his efforts. Brown becomes arbitration-eligible following the 2014 season.

If the Phillies were to acquire Bautista, he could be used primarily at third base as Philadelphia brought aboard OF Marlon Byrd on a two-year deal on Tuesday.

[SeaBass]

Maybe they are trying to shed some money. Plus he is hurt often and they wants more for their buck.

[RascalHoudi]

Well... if you want to get something, you gotta give something up.

And the Jays need a starter.... a catcher.... a 2nd baseman.... and they seem like they could use a bit of a shuffle inside the clubhouse.

Joey Bats certainly should have some good value on the trade market, and they haven't been winning with him. He's not untouchable.

[skemack]

It really is time for the Jays to deal Joey bats. I like him as a player but he is getting up their and now is the time to deal him. If they can get a 5 tool player like Domonic Brown plus more then to me it is a no brainer for that franchise.