SI's Offseason Grades

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Toronto Blue Jays
GM J.P. Ricciardi was right when he said it was a blessing they missed out on Meche. However, losing Ted Lilly -- a Red Sox killer -- will hurt. As will useful reliever Justin Speier's defection to the Angels. Thomas is an upgrade over Catalanotto for one of the majors' best offenses. The highlight, though, was when they surprised everyone by keeping Vernon Wells longterm.
Grade: B.

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[Dr.Funk]

I don't think the losses of Speier and Lilly will hurt overly much. I think not have that situational lefty will hurt more. As Downs who will most likely be put in that spot is not best suited for that role and Brian Tallet just plain sucks.

[Halladay_is_God]

I don't think the losses of Speier and Lilly will hurt overly much. I think not have that situational lefty will hurt more. As Downs who will most likely be put in that spot is not best suited for that role and Brian Tallet just plain sucks.

Speier was a easy choice to let go, especially if he wanted a big pay like he got, and I would rather have League and Accardo as the set up man.

Having no real lefty in the bullpen besides Ryan will hurt.