Shapiro and Atkins need to change off-season plan this year
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Bobby Ohr
September 17, 2024 (10:35)
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The Blue Jays bullpen has be atrocious this season rankings amongst one of the worst in the league.
If they truly plan on being a World Series contender next season, they will need to make a point this off-season of going after some serious relief pitchers.
In the past past, Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro has never signed a reliever to a long term deal or for serious money, the biggest deal being an $11 million contract to Yimi Garcia for 2 years.
In nine off-seasons under Mark Shapiro & Ross Atkins, the Blue Jays haven't guaranteed more than $11 million to a free agent reliever or gone beyond two years. This off-season, they should be open to making an exception
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Everyone is secretly hoping that the Blue Jays can land Juan Soto but when looking at last year and the Ohtani situation, focusing on one player all off-season is the wrong move.
The Blue Jays will need seriously improve their bullpen if they want to have a real chance at winning next season.
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17 SEPTEMBRE | 165 ANSWERS Shapiro and Atkins need to change off-season plan this year Should the Blue Jays acquire a star reliever this off-season? |
yes | 157 | 95.2 % |
No | 8 | 4.8 % |
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