Blue Jays serious re AL title defence
Huge bullpen arm and big bat remain on Jays shopping list
On this week’s edition of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal discuss the revamped Blue Jays rotation and how different the starting five is, with four new names, than it was to open 2024. Kevin Gausman should remain the ace. They discuss the upside of Dylan Cease coming off a down season in San Diego and, conversely, the potential downside of Cody Ponce coming off a career season in Korea. Will he revert to his MLB Pirates form? With the narrowing of Jays position player needs, the club will focus on either Bo or Kyle Tucker and how the versatility of Ernie Clement and Addison Barger allows the Jays to pivot in either direction. Do they truly need a bonafide closer? How much, then, do they have left in payroll to finish close to last year’s $254-million?