US EditionPressure On: First half of the season will be key for Toronto Blue Jays' future
- Published by The Canadian Press on March 25, 2025, this Toronto-based report examines the pressure on the Toronto Blue Jays as they approach their 162-game campaign opener on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles.
- Coming off a disappointing 74-88 season and a trade-deadline sell-off, the Blue Jays, who last won a playoff game in 2016, are under pressure to perform well in the first half of the season, especially with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. And Bo Bichette in the final year of their contracts.
- Toronto was active in the trade front acquiring Andres Gimenez and Nick Sandlin from the Cleveland Guardians to bolster the team, while also signing veteran players like Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman, Yimi Garcia, and Max Scherzer to address needs in both the batting order and the bullpen.
- Despite missing out on top free agents, manager John Schneider stated, "People talk about us missing out on free agents, and they forget that 29 other teams missed out on them too," while Kevin Gausman expressed optimism, saying, "I don’t think there’s any reason why we can’t — if everything clicks — be one of the top teams in the AL East."
- With FanDuel's sportsbook listing them as a 65-1 pick to win the World Series, the Blue Jays' front office hopes these acquisitions, including the veteran Max Scherzer, who is nursing a sore thumb, will provide Guerrero with the necessary support to contend, though a poor first half could trigger further trades and potentially a rebuilding process.
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Pressure On: 1st half of campaign will be key for Blue Jays' future
With homegrown stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette in the final year of their contracts and a competitive window that's open, for now, the Toronto Blue Jays need to make a statement over the first half of the season.
First half will be key for Blue Jays’ future
With homegrown stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette in the final year of their contracts and a competitive window that's open — for now — the Toronto Blue Jays need to make a statement over the first half of the season.
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Pressure On: First half of the season will be key for Toronto Blue Jays' future
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TORONTO — With homegrown stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette in the final year of their contracts and a competitive window that’s open — for now — the Toronto Blue Jays need to make a statement over the first half of the season. The trade-deadline sell-off during last year’s disappointing 74-88 campaign could be minor compared to what might transpire if the Blue Jays struggle over the next few months. Setting a winning tone could help To…
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