Former Jay Whit Merrifield reveals why Atkins did not re-sign him

Former Blue Jays player Whitt Merrifield recently spoke to the media in which he discussed why he did not re-sign with the team following a solid season that was rewarded by an all-star game selection.

Merrifield said that he thought he would re-sign with the Blue Jays and wanted to but that GM Ross Atkins told him that they Jays were planning on making a big signing which is why they did not make him an offer.





Most fans assume that Atkins meant the Blue Jays were trying to sign Ohtani which as everyone knows, did not work out.

Merrifield ended up signing a one year deal with the Phillies in the off-season worth $8 million.