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Old 09-10-2020, 04:08 PM   #2117
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Originally Posted by flamingred89 View Post
I wonder about the long term message it’s sending. Specifically to a guy like Walker who’s a free agent after this season. We know he’s a fiery competitor who wants to pitch. Will he want to sign here knowing that there are internal metrics at play? It’s not a mystery that most SP’s are ego driven and like their stats. So I’m curious if it will effect the ability to attract free agents arms.
I don't think a stud pitcher is going to worry about being handled by the Jays the same way that guys like Roark and Anderson are being handled.

If someone like Bauer signs here for example, the Jays won't be pulling him out of games after the 4th or 5th inning if he's rolling the way he can.
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