Currently, the Blue Jays infield has two certainties: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. The rest is less clear.
Cavan Biggio and Santiago Espinal could have a good role, but it’s clear the club will want to add an attacking piece to the club’s puzzle. And that’s good: that’s what many in the industry think will happen.
Just now on @MLBNetwork @Joelsherman1 : “Agents and other teams anticipate the Blue Jays are going to make 1 more big move offensively”
— Ben Ennis (@SportsnetBen) March 11, 2022
That’s what Joel Sherman told MLB Network this morning.
This is not the first time that the New York journalist has spoken out on this subject. A few weeks ago, he said the club will be able to spend a lot of money to improve the roster.
The Blue Jays would have received the OK to spend (a lot)
And this, despite the big signings made in 2021 (George Springer, Jose Berrios and Kevin Gausman).
The Jays could add a pitcher, and they might, but after signing Kevin Gausman, expect the next big catch to be an offensive player, not a pitcher.
As long as the guy is vaccinatedthe addition will be welcome.
Who could land in Toronto? It is possible to believe that the #1 need of the Jays is at the third base.
Matt Chapman, Jose Ramirez and Kris Bryant are three impact players. Of the lot, Ramirez (hits both sides of home plate) would be my favorite.
Guardians must trade Jose Ramirez to Toronto (according to The Athletic)
Should the third baseman be the Blue Jays’ priority, in your opinion?
Matt Chapman, though, could also be traded with a backup Oakland pitcher. It’s a think about it.
We do not know concretely by whom this will pass, but we bet that the club is currently on the file and is trying to add a piece to make up for the loss of Marcus Semien.
- The impact of universal DH will be significant.
Biggest beneficiaries of new rules (universal DH): Star free agents Nelson Cruz, Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos. Schwarber and Castellanos obviously can play the OF but should get longer deals now. Could help superstar Freddie Freeman, too. DH in NL is big plus for players.
—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 11, 2022
Ladies and gentlemen, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. pic.twitter.com/mcJwrSiVco
— Ben Wagner (@benwag247) March 11, 2022