Toronto Blue Jays looking at two big time free agents for this off-season
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The Toronto Blue Jays may potentially enter the postseason as the AL East division winners, as a long playoff run is anticipated but the Blue Jays also have a big offseason ahead as they have several key players on their radar for MLB free agency.
The Toronto Blue Jays cannot rest on their laurels just because they had a successful season to date with a massive off-season ahead.
Multiple key players potentially linked to Toronto Blue Jays during free agency
Zach Pressnell of Fastball SI looked at the future of the Toronto Blue Jays and who they should be looking at during free agency.
"As the regular season quickly comes to a close, the Blue Jays could begin looking toward the offseason and free agency. There are bound to be some solid options available for the Blue Jays, including a potential monster re-signing."-Pressnell
First off, the Blue Jays need to address their aging starting pitcher problem, saying that they could go after right hander Brandon Woodruff.
"That leaves an under-the-radar star like Brandon Woodruff as the perfect option for Toronto. Woodruff likely won't sign for more than $50 million across a few years. This fits perfectly in the Blue Jays' budget, allowing the front office to go after more top talent in free agency."-Pressnell
Another option at pitcher is Ryan Helsley , also a right hander, however he would be a reliever instead of a starter.
"In the offseason, going after a top reliever like Ryan Helsley would be the perfect idea for Toronto. Helsley has partially tanked his value in free agency with a horrendous second half, which could work in the Blue Jays' favor. Toronto could add a few top players to the bullpen, and Helsley would be the perfect player to take over as the team's next closer."-Pressnell
And lastly, as we have been discussing all season, arguably the most important signing will be to keep Bo Bichette .
"The top player for the Blue Jays to go after is one of their own: star shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette is the top middle infielder on the market this year, and the Blue Jays make the most sense as the star's incumbent team."-Pressnell
The Blue Jays are on a roll they haven't experienced in quite some time but if they do not make the necessary moves this free agency, it could be for nothing.
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SEPTEMBRE 20 | 597 ANSWERS Toronto Blue Jays looking at two big time free agents for this off-season Do you believe the Toronto Blue Jays will have a successful offseason regarding free agency? | ||
| Yes | 365 | 61.1 % |
| No | 232 | 38.9 % |
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