Anthopoulos, Talkin' Jays Baseball

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos held a press conference with several reporters this afternoon to discuss the club's offseason strategy.  Toronto's FAN 590 has the audio.  Here are some of the highlights... There is no "defined number" for payroll next season and ownership is prepared to provide funds if the right "baseball opportunity" arises. Anthopoulos believes the Jays "can be up there with the Anaheims and the Chicagos, and even the Bostons" with a "sustained model of success" and financial backing from ownership. But he thinks building a team through free agency isn't the way to go.  Building a core through good drafting and scouting is the strategy Toronto will try to employ. Anthopoulos is actively involved in trade talks and with free agents to improve the team, but won't do anything to jeopardize the future makeup of the club. He said he has to be open minded about listening to...