Tulo Traded to Blue Jays

[mancini79]

Expect to see Reyes get dealt quickly.

[Richard]

TRAAADES!!!

[Chuck]

Weird trade. 

[bloodbrother]

Damn, so Jays get to keep Travis, who has been pretty damn solid.

[Mark68]

Blue Jays, Rockies Swap Troy Tulowitzki, Jose Reyes

By Jeff Todd [July 27, 2015 at 11:32pm CDT]

11:42pm: Jose Reyes is heading to Colorado in the deal, along with minor league pieces, Rosenthal reports (Twitter links). Veteran reliever LaTroy Hawkins will also go to Toronto. The inclusion of Reyes answers the question of where Tulo will play in Toronto, of course, as he’ll slot in at his usual shortstop position.

As Rosenthal adds on Twitter, Tulowitzki will pick up a $2MM assignment bonus and a full no-trade clause by virtue of being dealt.

11:32pm: The Blue Jays have struck a deal to acquire star Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports on Twitter. Needless to say, the move constitutes one of the most stunning deadline deals in recent memory.

Tulowitzki, 30, has long been one of the game’s best overall players. And he is as closely associated with his franchise as any other. There has been near-constant speculation as to whether Colorado owner Dick Monfort would consider parting with his club’s superstar, but it appears that a series of disappointing seasons has finally brought matters to a resolution.

The transaction is just as shocking from the Jays’ perspective. Toronto has struggled with pitching all year, but has a highly productive lineup. It is already paying Jose Reyes big money to play shortstop, while Devon Travis has been a revelation at second. Josh Donaldson rates as the game’s best third baseman, while Edwin Encarnacion has split time between first base and the DH slot.

[James]

So far this trade makes very little sense. It will be interesting to see what else happens with the Jays and Rockies

[nando714]

Tulo now has full no trade clause, damn

[BaseballMom]

LaTroy going to Toronto too

[fan_since79]

Tulo is like an institution in Colorado.

 

Last player I expected to be traded.

[Chuck]

I don't get this trade as the Blue Jays already have a good offense, but shitty defense and pitching. 

 

Just weird. 

[FabulousFabregas]

Roy Halladay traded to the Angels.

 

http://twitter.com/MySteezRadio/status/3057233502

[ten ocho recon scout]

Reyes in coors might be a boost. Not so much for power but gap

[Ochocinco!]

Colorado got fleeced.... Fkin fleeced I tell ya

[bloodbrother]

Too early to say that. Toronto's farm system is absolutely stacked.

 

Rox should flip Reyes to the Mets or some other SS needy team shortly after

[ettin]

Someone on Twitter pointed out that there was a clause in Tulo's first extension where he could void the remainder of his contract if he is traded. The 2nd extension he signed, according to the limited language listed on COTS, says that the new extension simply replaces the last three years (and option year) of his previous contract.

 

Would be interesting to see what the actual contractual language states. It may turn out to be nothing but it was an interesting point.

[ukyah]

good for tulo. finally getting out of that pitcher's park in colorado to a more hitter friendly park in toronto.

[bloodbrother]

Lol Rox don't even get Daniel Norris in the deal.

[James]

Too early to say that the Rocks got fleeced. I doubt they are keeping Reyes. Reyes to the Bucs could make some sense 

[fan_since79]

He's still owed $94 million on his contract. Who's going to pay for that?

[ukyah]

Too early to say that. Toronto's farm system is absolutely stacked.

 

Rox should flip Reyes to the Mets or some other SS needy team shortly after

 

 

maybe padres in a three team deal.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Tulo is like an institution in Colorado.

Last player I expected to be traded.

Hard to imagine the reaction of STH. Tulo was the face of the franchise.

[HaloCory22]

Hard to imagine the reaction of STH. Tulo was the face of the franchise.

Lets find out. TrollDaddy? Thoughts?

[Oz27]

Don't get why people are saying they don't get why the Jays made this move. They got rid of a bad contract, picked up a much better player and gave up surprisingly little else. Sure they needed pitching more, but if an opportunity like this pops up you take it without thinking twice.

[The Dude]

Wow...this is a very unexpected trade. I actually believed the Rockies FO when they said they weren't looking to deal him a month or two ago.

[James]

I wouldnt say Reyes is a bad contract and Tulo has much more time and money on his deal. Is he better? Of course, but how much better does he make them the rest of this season? Reyes hasnt been a slouch. Of course the Jays probably are not done.