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SuperMatt18 · 12-10-2019, 01:04 PM

I'm not overly surprised that the Jays can't get a free agent to sign.

- They are not a contender
- Old Stadium with turf
- Tough Division for Pitchers Stats
- Higher Taxes

Plus unlike the Raptors who have built a strong reputation, and who can pull from a more international free agent base, the Raptors don't necessarily have that with what appear to be mostly american free agents this year.

And I'm not sure paying an extra $2-3M a year, or an extra year of term, to get a mid-tier free agent to sign with them at this stage is a great idea. Maybe a year or two for now when the window is closer to opening but not now.

It's possible that contract is bad in a year or two and just takes up $$$ from a guy that could actually help in the window they need to contend in.

12-10-2019, 01:04 PM	#1835
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I'm not overly surprised that the Jays can't get a free agent to sign. - They are not a contender - Old Stadium with turf - Tough Division for Pitchers Stats - Higher Taxes Plus unlike the Raptors who have built a strong reputation, and who can pull from a more international free agent base, the Raptors don't necessarily have that with what appear to be mostly american free agents this year. And I'm not sure paying an extra $2-3M a year, or an extra year of term, to get a mid-tier free agent to sign with them at this stage is a great idea. Maybe a year or two for now when the window is closer to opening but not now. It's possible that contract is bad in a year or two and just takes up $$$ from a guy that could actually help in the window they need to contend in.