Tip of the Tower
Fansided

Toronto Blue Jays Offseason: What’s Been Done and What to Watch for

By James Middleton

Nov 8, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins during the MLB general managers meeting at the Omni Scottsdale Resort. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins during the MLB general managers meeting at the Omni Scottsdale Resort. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 6
Next
Toronto Blue Jays
Sep 28, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Kendrys Morales (25) drives in a run with a ground rule double against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

Designated Hitter:

Update: the Blue Jays have signed Kendrys Morales to a three-year, $33 Million contract

In my opinion, the Jays hit a home run with the inexpensive signing of the switch-hitting Kendrys Morales (pun very much intended). While not a guy with 40-50 home run potential like Encarnacion or Bautista were for the Jays, Morales is hardly a step down for the Jays.

It is conceivable that he could hit .285 with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs, which for a mere $11 million a season is incredible value for a Jays team that has a lot of money tied up in the middle of their order and could use some upgrades at the bottom of their order and in the bullpen. Saving $10 million minimum will allow the Jays to greater address the holes in their team.

Home/Toronto Blue Jays