The Toronto Blue Jays have spent $15 million in free agency this offseason. It also happens to be the final year before Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette become free agents. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that “Bichette is good as gone, with no real interest in returning, friends say.” For Guerrero, Nightengale noted that he would “love to be with the [Boston] Red … [Read more...] about AL East Rivals Targeting Major Slugger in Upcoming Free Agency
Report: Blue Jays sign Kendrys Morales
Major League Baseball‘s free agency period has gotten off to a quick start, and now one of the bigger bats on the market has found his new team. Former Kansas City Royals first baseman and designated hitter Kendrys Morales has agreed to a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Christopher Meola. @JimBowden_ESPN @MLBONFOX Done Deal: Blue Jays Sign Kendry … [Read more...] about Report: Blue Jays sign Kendrys Morales
Jose Bautista Deal a Head-Scratcher for Blue Jays
The news of Jose Bautista re-upping with the Toronto Blue Jays was understandably a relief for many in Blue Jays nation. After all, it wouldn’t have been easy to cope with losing both of the Jays long-time faces of the franchise in one offseason. But while Edwin Encarnacion moved on to the Cleveland Indians, Bautista elected to stay put, agreeing to a one-year, $18 million deal … [Read more...] about Jose Bautista Deal a Head-Scratcher for Blue Jays
John Axford Signs With The Toronto Blue Jays
We’re about a week away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training, but we have action in the free agent market. The Toronto Blue Jays signed 34-year-old John Axford per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Details of the deal remain to be released. Axford will have a homecoming of sorts as he is a native of Simcoe, Ontario. John Axford Signs With The Toronto Blue … [Read more...] about John Axford Signs With The Toronto Blue Jays
Jose Bautista Signs Minor League Deal With Atlanta Braves
The 37-year-old right fielder Jose Bautista has signed a one-year minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves which will see him shift to third base. It was not until he began playing for the Toronto Blue Jays that he emerged as one of the most dominant presences at the plate over the past decade. He was drafted 599th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000 and was traded to … [Read more...] about Jose Bautista Signs Minor League Deal With Atlanta Braves