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Toronto Blue Jays: 5 Storylines to Follow in September

By Paul Taylor

Aug 26, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (14) is greeted by left fielder Melvin Upton Jr. (7) and right fielder Jose Bautista (19) after hitting a three run home run against Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (14) is greeted by left fielder Melvin Upton Jr. (7) and right fielder Jose Bautista (19) after hitting a three run home run against Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) acknowledges the crowd after hitting his third home run during the ninth inning in a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre. The Toronto Blue Jays won 9-6. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY /

3) Josh Donaldson‘s quest for a second straight AL MVP award

Donaldson’s first year in Toronto turned out to also be the best season of his career in the Majors. He helped the Blue Jays end the longest postseason drought in the league and was voted MVP of the American League, after posting career-highs in virtually every statistical category.

Amazingly, this year the third baseman may be playing even better. As things stand, he is on course to beat a whole host of personal records he set just last season, including hits, home runs, and OPS.

His performance naturally leads to the question of if Donaldson can take home the AL MVP award for a second consecutive year? If he does, he will join an illustrious list, which includes the likes of Jimmie Foxx, Yogi Berra, and Mickey Mantle.

Another thing to consider is that the three-time All-Star has made the postseason every season since becoming a regular in 2012. He will be a significant factor in the Blue Jays’ quest to make the playoffs again, and if they get there, you have to fancy his chances of being named AL MVP again.

Next: Is his best behind him?

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