The Toronto Blue Jays were one of the best teams in the league this season, but it wasn’t enough to topple the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
The Blue Jays are headed for a crucial offseason. Their franchise shortstop, Bo Bichete, is a free agent, and the Blue Jays need to do everything they can to re-sign him. They also need to add pitching.
But they could look to make an even bigger move than anything mentioned. Bob Nightengale of USA Today recently predicted the Blue Jays would win the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes and sign the star to a massive deal.
The Tucker sweepstakes is likely going to cost the winning team over $400 million, which is a steep price to pay, but it’s necessary to steal the star from the Chicago Cubs. The Athletic’s Jim Bowden recently projected he would sign for $427 million in free agency.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly in on Tucker, which would be a nightmare for the rest of the league.
The Blue Jays have bigger holes than the outfield, but if it’s Tucker coming to town, the Blue Jays shouldn’t hesitate to make the move. They need to add more top-end talent, and Tucker is the perfect option to go after. They have the money, too. Don’t be surprised if the Blue Jays are one of the top teams in the sweepstakes.
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