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  • Blue Jays Infield Situation

    Blue Jays Infield Situation

    Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement, Davis Schneider, Cavan Biggio, Kiner-Falefa. The Toronto Blue Jays seem to have options for their infield besides mainstays Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. But in reality, it’s straight up a logjam of infielders and utility players that needs a proper unclog. With shortstop and first base solidified for now, second…


  • Kevin Kiermaier Resigns with the Blue Jays

    Kevin Kiermaier Resigns with the Blue Jays

    Finally, a transaction by the Toronto Blue Jays front office, and it’s one that many thought would not happen. Kevin Kiermaier has officially resigned with the Blue Jays on a 1 year contract worth around $10 million with additional incentives. To many, this is a plus as he brings a platinum glove to CF along…


  • Back to Reality: Blue Jays Edition

    Back to Reality: Blue Jays Edition

    The Toronto Blue Jays have just lost out on both Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto after being among the finalists for both. After the Twitter/X firestorm on Friday about Ohtani flying to Toronto to sign with the team, his decision to actually sign with the Dodgers for $700 Million hurts a lot more for Jays…


  • The George Springer Situation

    The George Springer Situation

    First and foremost, this is not a post that argues that the Blue Jays should get rid of George Springer, nor is it a negative post of any kind. Today, I just want to go over George Springer, period. His production, contract, and overall value are just some factors I’d like to discuss as we…


  • Juan Soto’s Fit in Toronto

    Juan Soto’s Fit in Toronto

    Power, Average, OBP, Outfielder; those are terms that describe not just Juan Soto, but possibly the solution to their gaping hole in left field in 2024. As of writing, it is December 1, 2023, and the Toronto Blue Jays do not have a confident full time option at the moment to play left field. Also…


  • Alek Manoah Deserves a Second Chance

    Alek Manoah Deserves a Second Chance

    The Toronto Blue Jays CANNOT give up on Alek Manoah, not just yet. The 25 year old right hander broke onto the Major League scene in 2021 for the Blue Jays, putting up a 3.22 ERA in his rookie campaign and a Cy Young worthy 2.24 ERA in the 2022 season alongside nearly 200 innings…


  • Brandon Woodruff’s Fit in Toronto

    Brandon Woodruff’s Fit in Toronto

    Every baseball fan knows how much of a rock Brandon Woodruff was in the Milwaukee Brewers’ rotation, and despite his consistent performance and success, the club non-tendered him after the 2023 season. Let’s discuss this along with his potential fit in Toronto’s rotation in the near future. Ups & Downs Before we get into his…


  • Shohei Ohtani to Toronto Blue Jays Scenario

    Shohei Ohtani to Toronto Blue Jays Scenario

    $500 million, $550 million, $600 million; these are some of the many astronomical contract figures that have been thrown out there by MLB experts and fans that two-way star Shohei Ohtani will likely command going into the 2024 MLB season. Some of the most likely teams that analysts say he’ll end up with are the…


  • Bo Bichette or Vladdy Guerrero Jr Extension?

    Bo Bichette or Vladdy Guerrero Jr Extension?

    Who should the Toronto Blue Jays extend? 2019 was the year a lot of Toronto Blue Jays fans were anxiously waiting for, as the ballclub welcomed two their most talented prospects to the Major Leagues. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette both made their Jays debut within three months of each other, in April and…


  • Addison Barger: Blue Jays 2024 Prospect Watch

    Addison Barger: Blue Jays 2024 Prospect Watch

    Addison Barger (SS/3B) blasted his way onto the Blue Jays top prospect list during the 2022 minor league season, putting up a line of .308/.378/.555 with a .933 OPS while working his way from High A to AAA ball. While injuries slashed a significant portion of his playing time during the past minor league season,…


  • Jeimer Candelario Vs Matt Chapman

    Jeimer Candelario Vs Matt Chapman

    Which 3B should the Toronto Blue Jays roll with for the 2024 season, Jeimer Candelario or Matt Chapman? Well, there are upsides and downsides to both players, including offense, defense, and free agency value. Let’s break it down player by player. Jeimer Candelario (3B/1B – Chicago Cubs) Candelario, 30, is a switch hitting third baseman…


  • Chad Green Returns To Toronto!

    Chad Green Returns To Toronto!

    Green gets his green for 2 more years. Chad Green is officially back with the Jays, after the club picked up a 2 year, $21 million team option for the righty reliever. Green, 32, returned late in the 2023 season from Tommy John Surgery, a surgery he underwent as a member of the New York…


  • Toronto Blue Jays 2023 Offseason Outlook

    Toronto Blue Jays 2023 Offseason Outlook

    A quick rundown of the tax payroll and potential free agent signings. The Toronto Blue Jays had a rather intriguing approach after a disastrous playoff choke in the 2022 postseason, opting to increase defensive value while sending away offense, and unfortunately Jays fans everywhere found out the importance of a strong offensive lineup yet again…


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