With the qualifying offer scenario out of the way, and the departures of Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion one step closer to completion, the public focus of the offseason has justifiably been aimed heavily at the offense. That being said, there are still other holes on this team that need to be filled. A backup […]
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This Week in Blue Jays: Don’t Be Beholden to Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista
Amidst rumours regarding their top two free agents that had been swirling all week, the Toronto Blue Jays signed designated hitter Kendrys Morales to a three-year, $33-million contract on Friday in a move that many believe effectively ends their pursuit of Edwin Encarnacion. The surprise signing came at the end of a week during which […]
Creative Ways to Navigate the Weak Free Agent Market
It’s no secret that the 2017 free agent market isn’t quite as strong as we’ve seen in recent years. MLB Trade Rumours predicts that just one free agent, Yoenis Cespedes, will receive a contract for more than $100 million when last season, MLBTR predicted that nine free agents would receive more than $100 million, with seven of them […]
10 Under the Radar Free Agent Options for the Blue Jays
With teams finally able to negotiate with free agents from other clubs, the news is soon to be flooded with stories of team interest, contract demands, and the ever-present ‘Mystery Team’. From a Blue Jays standpoint, it will likely mean constant stories about the two big bats, Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion, and endless rumours […]