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Max Scherzer returning to the Blue Jays sparks massive excitement for a rotation perfectly built to conquer the American League.
Losing the World Series to the Dodgers last November definitely left a deeply bitter taste in our collective baseball hearts.
Watching another roster celebrate a championship on your home dirt is a sharp pain you simply do not brush off overnight.
The front office totally refused to wallow in self-pity and aggressively prioritized retaining our most intimidating veteran arms this winter.
Securing this legendary right-hander on a brilliantly structured contract represents an absolute masterclass by management.
Max Scherzer is returning to the Blue Jays, as
@JonHeyman
first reported. $3m in base a salary with up to $10m in incentives.
Last week,
@bnicholsonsmith
mentioned talks had picked up.
@JonHeyman
first reported. $3m in base a salary with up to $10m in incentives.
Last week,
@bnicholsonsmith
mentioned talks had picked up.
Max Scherzer (Drafted Round 1, 2006 by Arizona Diamondbacks) arrived in Toronto last season and instantly changed our entire clubhouse culture.
The resilient 41-year-old posted a 5-5 record with a 5.19 ERA over 17 regular season starts while constantly battling frustrating injuries.
But when October baseball finally arrived, his immense competitive fire totally took over the mound.
He proudly delivered a stellar 3.77 ERA across three incredibly stressful postseason starts during our magical playoff run.
A hungry veteran leader elevates the entire pitching staff
Fans are absolutely ecstatic to see "Mad Max" bring his terrifying intensity straight back to the Rogers Centre.
A one-year agreement guaranteeing just $3 million perfectly protects the franchise from any sudden physical setbacks.
Structuring the deal with up to $10 million in heavy performance incentives motivates an already insanely driven competitor.
If he stays completely healthy and hits every single bonus, he easily becomes the ultimate pitching steal of the winter.
Manager John Schneider undeniably loves handing the baseball to a guy who treats every single inning like an absolute war.
Having a three-time Cy Young winner directly mentoring our promising young arms is an invaluable hidden asset for this organization.
Taking a highly calculated risk on his undeniable pedigree easily separates elite championship rosters from the rest of the pack.
We desperately need proven warriors who simply refuse to back down when the bright lights inevitably shine the hardest.
Let the big man pitch and watch him guide this loaded squad right back to the promised land.
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