Even if it is a long shot, it certainly sounds as though Jays general manager Ross Atkins is making sure all of his off-season options are being considered — even the most expensive ones. With MLB free agency now officially under way, Ohtani’s name repeatedly has been linked to the Jays, even if it is among the second tier of suitors. As Atkins has proven in recent off-seasons, however, being in the conversation is an important first step. For a team committed to spend, one in need of multiple bodies to replace departing players, fishing for Ohtani certainly is a tantalizing prospect, a move that could alter the franchise trajectory in one mammoth transaction.
He is the highest-profile free agent on the market and Shohei Ohtani will have the pick of the lucrative litter when deciding where the big-money years of his career end up.Even if it is a long shot, it certainly sounds as though Jays general manager Ross Atkins is making sure all of his off-season options are being considered — even the most expensive ones.
With MLB free agency now officially under way, Ohtani’s name repeatedly has been linked to the Jays, even if it is among the second tier of suitors. As Atkins has proven in recent off-seasons, however, being in the conversation is an important first step. For a team committed to spend, one in need of multiple bodies to replace departing players, fishing for Ohtani certainly is a tantalizing prospect, a move that could alter the franchise trajectory in one mammoth transaction.Thanks for signing up!The next issue of Calgary Sun Headline News will soon be in your inbox.Now that Ohtani has done the obvious and declined the Angels’ qualifying offer, the bidding will begin in earnes
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