The Toronto Blue Jays off-season additions have comprised of IFK (Isiah Kiner-Falefa), Justin Turner, and Yariel Rodriguez. These pickups give them a letter grade of C as overall, they added solid additions to their 2024 roster but could have picked up a bigger name. If the Blue Jays had done this, they would have received a letter grade of B+. The Blue Jays have added some … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Get This Letter Grade for Offseason Pickups
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins Arbitration, Awarded $19.9 Million
With the 2024 MLB season just around the corner, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has won his arbitration case. The 24-year-old first baseman is being awarded $19.9 million this season. The Blue Jays originally offered him $18.05 million, but Vladdy asked for $19.9 million. While Vladdy did have an up-and-down 2023 season, he still put up decent numbers with a … [Read more...] about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins Arbitration, Awarded $19.9 Million
Cito Gaston: The First Black Manager to Win a World Series
As February is Black History Month, there’s no better time to celebrate both a great player and manager, Cito Gaston. Gaston was the first black manager to win a World Series, doing it twice with the Toronto Blue Jays. His dedication, loyalty, and hard work with MLB showcased his skill set as both a player and manager. Gaston’s MLB career as a player from 1967 to 1978 consisted … [Read more...] about Cito Gaston: The First Black Manager to Win a World Series
Former NLCS MVP Signs a One-Year Deal with the Blue Jays
Los Angeles Dodgers 2020 NLCS MVP Justin Turner recently just turned 39 years old. Last season, he signed a two-year deal with the Boston Red Sox. In his contract, he would have a player option in 2024 which he opted out of this offseason. After a bounce-back season in 2023, Turner has signed a … deal with the … Even in his late thirties, during the 2023 season, he recorded a … [Read more...] about Former NLCS MVP Signs a One-Year Deal with the Blue Jays
Looking at Defensive Gems for the Blue Jays in 2024
The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2024 season looks sharp, with Kevin Kiermaier, and now picking up Isiah Kiner-Falefa off the free agency market. The Blue Jays also have a 2023 DRS Leader and Heart and Hustle winner, Daulton Varsho. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is also a three-time Heart and Hustle award winner and has a Gold Glove award. Although the Blue Jays 2023 season is not what many thought … [Read more...] about Looking at Defensive Gems for the Blue Jays in 2024