The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t operating with the same financial plan they once had, whether it be due to the ownership wanting to win or because they saw what they did a year ago by making it to the World Series.
Whatever the reason might be, it’s an exciting time for Toronto.
According to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic, Toronto has “been given ownership clearance” to spend more than they ever have. That decision has already reshaped how things have played out this winter with the signings of Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto.
“The Jays have clearly been given ownership clearance to spend more than ever before, further investing after a $500 million extension to Guerrero earlier this year. Signing Tucker would raise the payroll even higher,” he wrote.
This isn’t just Toronto giving Vladimir Guerrero Jr. His extension and calling it a day, as it is doing what is necessary to compete with the best in baseball.
The Blue Jays have already been aggressive, but this suggests they might not be close to finished.
It also signals that more could come not only in the immediate future, but for the next few years. The front office obviously believes its World Series window is open right now, and that small moves aren’t enough.
Signing Tucker would raise the payroll even higher, as Bannon noted, but that doesn’t seem to be the biggest deal.
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