We learned last week that the Toronto Blue Jays may be targeting one more starting pitcher even after their blockbuster deal with the Miami Marlins brought in elite arms Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle. It appears
that the Blue Jays may not target just any arms, but those at the top of the
market as Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports two free agents “that
could come into play” are Anibal Sanchez and Edwin Jackson.
Also, keep an eye on the Blue Jays on the starting pitching
front, even with the additions of Johnson and Buehrle. Two free agents that
could come into play there are Anibal Sanchez and Edwin Jackson.
The Blue Jays fell out of the American League East race in a
hurry last season once their young pitching staff became depleted due to
injuries. They were reportedly focusing on bolstering their rotation this
offseason, and they’ve already done so in a big way by bringing in Johnson and
Buehrle. Another top free agent arm could make Tor...
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