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[Kevin McCurdy @KevinMcCurdy]

I've been pondering this since my comments in real time to the trades. Let me make sure I've got this straight:

- Moved Nurse and his contract to SJS for Mukhamadullin and Zach Sharp
- Moved out a 3rd in 2028 for Devon Levi and a 2028 7th
- Signed Ryan Shea to 5x$4M. (This is a sneaky good get)
- Re-signed Kasperi Kapanen to 1x$2.4M (slight overpay maybe, but I think that's ok given the other moves in context, term is absolutely correct)
- Re-signed Max Jones 1x$850k
- Signed Eduards Tralmaks 1 year 2-way $850K out of europe.
- Signed Frederik Anderson 1 year, $1M (possible up to $2.8M with bonuses, very good structure for the team with his injury history)
- Signed Mathieu Joeseph 1x$1M.

23 man roster, no retention spots used, and still $6.5M left to play with, absent any more subtractions, additions or sending people out to the minors.

In addition they have QO's out to Stastney, Dach, Jarventie (TBD), and Owen Michaels.

Every single one of these moves fills a need, moves money, gains assets or otherwise seems like a move a smart team would make, the only one even remotely risky is Kapanen, and he earned that paycheque for his playoffs alone. That's a risk I'd also take if I was in the chair.

Stan Bowman takes a lot of shit around here (including occasionally from me) but it would be absolutely obtuse of me to say Stan did anything but cook today. Incredibly tidy, methodical work, I am super impressed, and I rarely am impressed these days.

I'm not sure there's a team that did better but the Oilers would be very near the top of the "W column" for free agent frenzy. Unbelievable.

[burmaster @burmaster18]

@JeffPassan @ByRobertMurray Fuck that’s awesome Jeff! Really glad to hear

[burmaster @burmaster18]

@CODBO7Informer @CODBO7Shop ✅

[Cole Waldie @colewaldiepxp]

This holiday season is special for PG.

Josh Ravensbergen & Carson Carels with Team Canada at World Junior, PG Cougars alum Taylor Gauthier in goal for Canada at the Spengler Cup, and PG product Nick Albianti one of just two WHL officials at the World Juniors.

Pretty cool.

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

Game Seven: One you'll remember FOREVER. #WANTITALL

[Baseball Quotes @BaseballQuotes1]

George Springer’s home run with Moneyball music

Chills

[MLB @MLB]

A moment 32 years in the making for Toronto 🥹

[MLB @MLB]

GEORGE SPRINGER
THREE-RUN SHOT
BLUE JAYS LEAD 🤯

[Avery Chenier @AveryChenier]

I cannot believe this swing. George Springer forever.

[burmaster @burmaster18]

1 run lead. 8th inning. Game 5 ALCS. Let’s throw in Brendon Little

[spencer🦕 @spen______]

WE ARE ALL WITNESSES

[burmaster @burmaster18]

@patersonjeff Eat my sack, Jeff

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is doing his best to hold back tears on the field at Yankee Stadium. He is losing that battle.

This means more to him than anyone on the Blue Jays’ roster. He committed to 14 years with the Jays and was rewarded with the deepest playoff run of his career.

[FOX Sports: MLB @MLBONFOX]

Vladdy Jr. just did "DAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE!" 🤣

[MLB @MLB]

Trey Yesavage exits after the pitching performance of a lifetime 👏

#ALDS

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

One of the coldest bat flips you’ll ever see

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

TOP OF THE EAST!

[burmaster @burmaster18]

@AveryChenier 6IP 3H 1BB 6K 1ER

[burmaster @burmaster18]

@BNightengale My goodness Bob

[burmaster @burmaster18]

Can’t wait to get a Mason Fluharty face tattoo