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Originally Posted by dustyanddaflames
Just my opinion - but I would have thought the Jays were in a good position to offer him a spot in their rotation this year, but this year only... I would assume Villanueva would be looking for more security than just a year though, hence him going and looking elsewhere. Nothing saying that the Jays don't pluck him back after he tests the waters either, still a viable option if the Jays strike out during free agency.
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Yep, that's exactly what it sounds like. He wanted to be in the rotation and a multi-year deal and the Jays just weren't comfortable giving him either.
If AA can somehow acquire a solid starter or two it makes sense.
On another note, looks like Butterfield will be leaving the Jays to join Farrell in Boston.