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As discussed last year when there was nothing to talk about, with the payroll they have they should be a wild card team every year.

This year those tens of millions of $ Rogers made hosting 9 playoff games, selling seats and club memberships for next year for those wanting to join the party this year, and selling out of merchandise should allow them on paper, to get whoever they want. As well you have Atkins and Shapiro always with an eye to value, putting Vladdy through the wringer a bit.

Also discussed the last couple years here, is it’s not that simple, whether it be market size or a different country or taxes or weather or the manager etc etc, equal money often has the player going somewhere else.

Obviously with this run the culture and organizational values and fan support and Vlad locked up etc have been directly in the international spotlight, so that is a positive that may sway some to come to Toronto, but not a guarantee.

Speaking of, the save leader Suarez from the Padres is opting for FA.