What remains unclear is whether the BlueJays' off-season teardown might result in a short-term malaise or an extended run of mediocrity.
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Canada’s lone Major League Baseball team said goodbye to a number of veteran players in recent months and is prioritizing the development of a young core that it hopes will grow to a point where the Blue Jays become a consistent contender. It’s expected to take at least a year and most likely two or three before that might happen."I’ve got a range of timelines in my head because you just don’t know in this game," he said Tuesday.
In the meantime, new manager Charlie Montoyo will try to improve on the team’s 73-89 record last season.
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