Dylan Cease makes interesting remarks during first press conference as a Blue Jay
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Victor William
Dec 9, 2025 (3:44 PM)
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Photo credit: MLB
The Toronto Blue Jays held a press conference today in which they introduce newly signed starting pitcher Dylan Cease.
The Blue Jays made history with the largest free agent signing in franchise history this off-season by agreeing to a 7 year $210 million contract with Cease.
Dylan Cease speaks to the media for the first time as a Blue Jay
The press conference began with Cease thanking everyone close to him as well as Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro for being confident in him and giving him such a large contract.
Cease told reporters that from the beginning of the off-season it seemed inevitable that he would end up signing with the Blue Jays.
"It seemed from the get-go [signing with Blue Jays) was going to be inevitable."
- Dylan Cease
- Dylan Cease
The biggest concern for Cease was finding out how the Blue Jays planned on maximizing his potential and ability which he clearly loved the answer which led to his signing.
The #BlueJays introduce Dylan Cease.
The main question he had for Toronto's staff throughout the process:
«How would you help me maximize my potential and my ability?»
The main question he had for Toronto's staff throughout the process:
«How would you help me maximize my potential and my ability?»
Cease admitted that even before the off-season began he took note of how well the Blue Jays played in the playoffs which played a big part in taking his decision.
Dylan Cease took note of what the Blue Jays did in October.
«There's not much more that needs to be said»
«There's not much more that needs to be said»
Clearly the Blue Jays newest ace is very happy to be part of the Blue Jays for the next 7 years and compete for World Series wins.
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