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What if the Blue Jays are more than just a scorching hot team? What if scoring 44 runs in their past three games is more than just a mismatch against the woeful Orioles?
Take a wider lens look at the Blue Jays. Then ask yourself this: what if the Blue Jays are the future of baseball?
The answer? We’re all in luck.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (left) and Bo Bichette are just two of the stars in the elite Blue Jays lineup.