I still think Bautista is going to be a productive hitter. Last season was an off year due to injuries and the contract he ends up signing will be a bit of bargain compared to what he'll produce IMO.
As many have said though, he'd probably be better as a DH or 1B because his arm is gone and his defense just isn't what it used to be.
Jays need a different type of hitter though. they need a left handed or switch hitting bat who can hit for average, get on base a ton, and mix in decent power numbers, albeit reduced from the 40+ we'd be looking for from an EE or JB.
Too bad those types of hitters aren't easily available.
Mentioned earlier, but Votto is the type of hitter I just described that the Jays need in their line up.
Dream come true honestly for next season would be to somehow grab Votto for a song, and sign Dexter Fowler as a free agent. Shore up the bullpen and the Jays would be a tough team to beat.
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