13 on our top 50 free agents list, Benintendi is a similar profile, hitting from the left side and bringing some speed and on-base ability. ![]() How about a top three of Nimmo-Vladdy-Springer in that order? In addition to the ability to play centre field, Nimmo’s 13.8 per cent career walk rate would easily lead the Jays most years, as the top two regulars last year were Alejandro Kirk (11.6) and Matt Chapman (11.0). He’s going to cost a lot, there’s going to be tons of competition for his services, and he’s got a qualifying offer attached, but Nimmo is everything the Jays could use. Here are my nine favourite free-agent fits for the Jays’ needs: There are many ways to go about that, but creativity will be key, and both the free-agent market and trades will be in play. More contact, more speed, better defence and trying to put together a more consistent, less one-dimensional lineup. It’s about changing dynamics this off-season and finding a better mix. ![]() The aforementioned lefty bat is atop the shopping list, and the most obvious spot is a corner outfielder, which would lead to a trade of either Teoscar Hernandez or Lourdes Gurriel Jr., both of whom are free agents next winter. On the surface, with rumour season about to start cranking up, catcher, first base, shortstop, third base and all three outfield spots seem set with established and under-contract veterans, leaving room for some minor tinkering and the long sought-after lineup balance with a left-handed bat or two.īut the Jays front office simply running back the exact same group, even after finishing fourth in baseball in runs scored, wouldn’t be smart and there may be some creative changes in the offing. That means addition this winter is also likely to include subtraction. TORONTO - It’s hard to look at the Blue Jays position player group and find obvious areas to improve.
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