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Since 2019, Hendriks ranks first in fWAR (9.5), second in innings pitched (237.0) and strikeout-to-walk rate difference (34.1 percent) and third in saves among big-league relievers, according to FanGraphs. As currently constructed, the Blue Jays feature the fifth-highest projected Collective Balance Tax payroll ($233.6 million), making the franchise a first-time luxury tax payor. But, as management has repeatedly stated, that threshold won’t discourage them from further improving the roster. Bassitt has the ability to block trades to eight teams unless he consents.
As one of baseball’s leaders in inducing ground ball outs, having a human vacuum at third base in Chapman holds significant appeal to the newest big-number Jays free-agent acquisition. Amit Mann and Louis Zatzman discuss why the Raptors have been unable to find a rhythm on defence and whether they will find their form this season. Full episode gauging their confidence on Fred' shooting, team defence, front office tweaking roster, Malachi Flynn staying in the rotation and more is on the "Raptors Over Everything" podcast feed. So if the Blue Jays are determined to make another splash, Hendriks could be the ideal gift for their fanbase this holiday season.
Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins: Team shifting offseason focus to offense
The Blue Jays played their first game on April 7, 1977, against the Chicago White Sox, before a home crowd of 44,649. The game is remembered for the minor snowstorm which began just before the game started. That win was one of only 54 of the 1977 season, as the Blue Jays finished in last place in the AL East, with a record of 54–107.
Signing Conforto or some other free agent like Jurickson Profar, Matt Carpenter or David Peralta would add to the club’s payroll and luxury tax ledger, but that doesn’t seem to be an issue at the moment. General manager Ross Atkins spoke with the media Monday as part of Bassitt’s introduction to the press and said that their focus will now “shift to offensive improvement,” per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. There are some in the organization who feel that a rousing start from Ricky Tiedemann could have him in line for promotion a couple of months into the season. They won’t add the pressure of expectation on the 20-year-old, but the California native has done nothing but impress as he’s fast-tracked his way through the organization.
Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 23, hits 100th career home run, will give ball to father
Led by new manager John Farrell, the Blue Jays' 2011 season was up-and-down for the most part, as the team finished with a .500 record. After signing a five-year $64 million contract extension, José Bautista followed up his record-setting 2010 season with a Major League-leading 43 home runs, along with 103 RBI, 132 walks, and a .302 average. Rookie J. P. Arencibia set a Blue Jays' single-season record with 23 home runs by a catcher. In August, third base prospect Brett Lawrie made his Major League debut and hit .293 with 9 home runs, 4 triples, and 25 RBI, in 43 games.
Another theory was that "Blue Jays" was chosen by majority owner Labatt Breweries—an apparent tie-in with its feature brand, Labatt Blue. In his second season with the Blue Jays organization, Beasley provided a reliable arm in the back of the Bisons’ bullpen. The 27-year-old right posted a 1.89 ERA and 0.82 WHIP with 43 strikeouts over 38 frames with Buffalo. He also made nine appearances out of the Blue Jays bullpen and fanned 19 over 15 Major League innings. He was traded to the Pirates on Aug. 2 to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
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Jon Rauch and Frank Francisco, both acquired in the off-season, shared the closer role. They both struggled through the first half of the season, though Francisco improved in the last two months of the season, and had six saves in September. He went 4-for-5 with 2 home runs, including a home run hit on the first pitch he saw.
In the regular season, three Blue Jays—John Olerud, Paul Molitor and Roberto Alomar—finished for the AL batting crown. The name "Blue Jays" came about in 1976, when the team held a "name the team" contest, which involved more than 4,000 suggestions. 154 people suggested the name "Blue Jays" and Dr. William Mills, a periodontist from Etobicoke, was selected from a draw as the grand winner.
Despite a 75-win season, the Jays saw the strong return of Aaron Hill, who won the American League Comeback Player of the Year Award and the Silver Slugger for second base. Adam Lind, who also had a strong season, earned the Silver Slugger for designated hitter. Shortstop Marco Scutaro also broke out for career highs in batting average (.282), slugging percentage (.379), at bats , and total bases . Toronto was one of 7 teams to not make the playoffs in the 2000s decade, joining the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, Washington Nationals , and Texas Rangers.
The Jays claimed Justin Smoak, Andy Dirks, and Chris Colabello off waivers. However, Dirks, along with John Mayberry Jr., were eventually non–tendered; the Jays later signed Dirks to a minor league contract. Melky Cabrera and Brandon Morrow left through free agency and Juan Francisco was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox. It was a career year for José Bautista, who hit 54 home runs, breaking George Bell's franchise record. In doing so, he became the 26th player to reach 50 home runs and the first since Alex Rodriguez and Prince Fielder achieved the feat in 2007.
He then signed with the Atlanta Braves, later the New York Mets, and eventually with the Philadelphia Phillies. On May 15, 2016, the Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers brawled against each other in Arlington, Texas. The brawl happened when Matt Bush threw a pitch at Jose Bautista, then Bautista made an illegal slide, and Rougned Odor punched Bautista. Josh Donaldson slides into second base during the first game of the 2016 ALDS.
At Sahlen Field, the ballpark of their Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons. They finished the season with a 32–28 record as the number eight seed in the American League. On December 5, 2016, Steve Pearce signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with Toronto.
In 1980, Bobby Mattick became manager, succeeding Roy Hartsfield, the Blue Jays' original manager. Mattick began the 1980 season with the goal of losing fewer than 100 games for the first time in the team's brief history. For a brief time during the early part of the season, the Jays battled with the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East, before they tumbled during the summer back to the bottom of the standings. Still, the Jays almost reached the 70-win mark, finishing with a record of 67–95, a 14-win improvement on 1979, and achieving Mattick's goal of fewer than 100 losses. Jim Clancy led with 13 wins and John Mayberry became the first Jay to hit 30 home runs in a season.
Farhan Zaidi, the Giants' president of baseball operations, had called Boras at 8 a.m. “He reported to me that they needed more time, more evaluation,” Boras said Thursday. All eyes were now on Toronto’s chase for the major-league record books. Against starter Ken Dixon, Toronto catcher Ernie Whitt led off the frame by belting a home run, and after Jesse Barfield doubled, Rance Mulliniks drove him home with a two-run shot on Dixon’s next offering. On the next pitch, center fielder Lloyd Moseby hit the Blue Jays’ third home run of the inning to give them a 5-0 lead, ending Dixon’s night.
However, George Bell was named Most Valuable Player of the American League. Bell was the first MVP in Blue Jays history, and remained the franchise's only winner until Josh Donaldson won the award in 2015. On October 23, 1993, Toronto Blue Jay Joe Carter wins the World Series for his team by whacking a ninth-inning home run over the SkyDome’s left-field wall. During the off-season, David Price left the Blue Jays through free agency, signing with the Boston Red Sox, while the Blue Jays signed J. On March 4, 2016, infielder Maicer Izturis announced his retirement from baseball.
Bassitt gets a $3 million signing bonus, payable within 30 days of approval of the contract by the commissioner’s office, and salaries of $18 million next year and $21 million each in 2024 and 2025. Chris Bassitt’s expectations for the 2023 Blue Jays are as high as those of the average Toronto fan. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account. Of course, the Blue Jays might cut the deal off and forfeit the salary if the signing doesn't pan out.
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