Don't doubt that the Jays are looking, just saying that I am personally fine with seeing the Jays pay the price to bring in a starter. even if it's steep. Not just for now, but even for next year, McGowan and Litsch are probably never coming back and who knows what Drabek and Hutch's recoveries look like. Frankly with the years the AA guys have had, I don't think anyone from the system is remotely close right now either. I'd like to see the acquisition be someone good, but I think the bare minimum is a middling innings eater right now... the stopgap fixes in the rotation have been bushleague for a team with the kind of offence the Jays have.
I think that when fan support ultimately fuels your budget and your ability to sign free agents and re-sign your own guys, you can't ignore your paying customers and keep telling them that their tickets will result in a real good team.... in a couple years. Also I saw an interview with Jose at the all-star break where he said everyone in the clubhouse knows they need starters and he is hoping Alex can get one... I think it's a necessary step for the team right now in a lot of ways.
Also thought I read about a week ago that Morrow was back doing long toss already (although his ribs still hurt when he sneezes?) and that he was improving faster than expected, building his arm strength and the Jays are optimistic on late July early August.
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