Toronto Blue Jays excited for potential MLB Trade Deadline additions
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With best record in Major League Baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays are excited for potential Deadline additions.
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A year ago, the Blue Jays held a fire sale, making eight deals ahead of the Deadline. It was chaotic, messy and emotional.
So many lineups, batting practice groups and friendships were broken up because a baseball team didn't win enough games.
If those were the bad days, these are the good ones.
«Last year was weird. It was like I was walking around the clubhouse saying, 'Don't know, you're here, you're here, I'll let you know,'» Schneider said. «This is definitely exciting and much more accustomed to where we hoped to be and what the years prior to last year have been.»
Schneider is involved in all of this. Sometimes, general manager Ross Atkins will take something to him, simply asking, "Do you prefer this idea or that idea?" It's just a small part of the big picture, but it still matters.
Schneider's job, from there, is to decide how much he shares with his players.
«I think it's on everybody's mind a little bit,» said shortstop Bo Bichette. «We've put ourselves in a position where we think that there should be things done to help us. At the same time, we're so confident in everybody in that room that, honestly, whatever happens, we'll just continue to come here and try to win. I don't think that nothing happening would affect this group.»
The Toronto Blue Jays will be looking to make a big splash by the MLB Trade Deadline
Once sellers decide on a course of action, it's a safe assumption that the Blue Jays will have interest in the best players.
Look no further than their recent off-season pursuits of Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes for a reminder that this front office tends to start shopping at the very top of the market.
Granted, there's not much elite talent available this year, but it would be a real surprise if the Blue Jays hadn't done at least some diligence on the likes of Eugenio Suarez, Emmanuel Clase and Joe Ryan, all of whom are believed to be available if the return is great enough.
The Blue Jays' history of trades for the likes of Jose Berrios and Jordan Hicks shows they're willing to pay for coveted players mid-season, even if the price is high.
As for the question of what the Blue Jays target, no deadline would be complete without a reliever, and that's one area Atkins has addressed every year.
In fact, with Yimi Garcia sidelined, some rival executives see a case to be made for adding two leverage relievers. A third pitcher who offers the ability to start a game would help, too.
There are 5 days left. Get excited Blue Jays fans.
Source: MLB.com, Sportsnet
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