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Originally Posted by Jason14h
Remember when the Flames held onto Iginla and Kipper hoping to make one last run at it/make playoffs.
This is essentially what the Jays are doing.
Tulo, Martin, Happ, Estrada have very nice/some value right now. They won't in 2 years and/or be FA's
Unless they add 2 impact bullpen arms (Are any even left) This is goes into next season worst then this season, while our main competition got better.
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So you want to trade them right now?
I agree that holding on to players too long can bite you (Hello Phillies), but I am sure the team's rationale is that the money flows when the team is competitive. They had some pretty lean years attendance wise before the win streak. Unlike the Flames, a baseball rebuild in Toronto isnt guaranteed to attract sell outs.
I don't think they need impact arms in the pen, and worst case they can find those as the season progresses.
If Boston wins 100 games, the jays don't need to win 101 to be in the playoffs. A WC game is still a viable option at this point.