The Wait is Over: Toronto Blue Jays have Finalized a Deal for a World Series Champion Free Agent…See Details

October 22, 2024 Sports Gist MLB 0

The Wait is Over: Toronto Blue Jays have Finalized a Deal for a World Series Champion Free Agent…See Details

The Jays do have needs all over the infield…
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) hits a home run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park on Sept 22.
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Speaking recently in an interview with TSN, ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney said that the Toronto Blue Jays could be one of the team’s making a run at free agent third baseman Alex Bregman this offseason.

“He’s a proven winner, he’s a really good third baseman, he can hit, he would help to lengthen out their lineup,” Olney said.

Olney didn’t explicitly say that he’s heard that the Jays will go for Bregman, but he is implying that the World Series champion makes a lot sense for Toronto, and he’s right.

First and foremost, the Jays have needs in the infield. At present, they have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first base and Bo Bichette at shortstop, but they don’t have any real answers at second base or third base.

Furthermore, Bregman would help the Jays offense, which was one of the most disappointing units in all of baseball in 2024. George Springer never really got going and Bichette hit .225 with four home runs in an injury-plagued year. Bregman would help lengthen the lineup and make it a tougher group for pitchers to navigate.

While the pairing makes sense, it also remains to be seen how much of an appetite the Jays have for a deal that could approach $200 million. It’s been thought that the team wants to extend Guerrero Jr., so can they afford to do both?

The 30-year-old Bregman was an integral part of both the 2017 and 2022 Astros championship teams and has spent the entirety of his nine-year career with the Astros. Lifetime, he’s a .272 hitter with a .366 on-base percentage. He hit 26 homers and drove in 75 runs this year while playing in 145 games.

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Former Blue Jays and World Series champion Dave Winfield receives incredible honor from the MLB

Former Blue Jay Dave Winfield up for MLBPA award #bluejays #mlb
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Last night the MLB announced that former Toronto Blue Jays player and World Series champion Dave Winfield has been named a finalist for the Curt Flood award.

Winfield had an impressive career which spanned across 22 seasons as he was a 12 time all-star, 7 time Gold Glove winner and World Series champion in 1992 with the Toronto Blue Jays during his only season in Toronto before heading to Minnesota the next season.

Hall of Famer Dave Winfield named a finalist for the Curt Flood award

Winfield racked up a ton of awards throughout his playing career as a dominant hitter and outfielder which led him to the Hall of Fame in 2001. Even close to 30 years after retiring, Winfield is still up for MLB awards as he was named finalist for the Curt Flood award last night.
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Congratulations to Dave Winfield on being named a Curt Flood Award Finalist – given to a former player who demonstrates devotion to the
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and advancement of Players’ rights!
Winfield is currently the special assistant to the executive director of the Major League Baseball Player’s Association as he continues to fight for player’s right across the league.
This would be the first time Winfield wins an award in retirement even though he has spent more than 30 years retired from the game.
Winfield has had an impressive life as he has been recognized as a legend on and off the field which this award nomination clearly proves.

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