DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Jose Bautista has told the Blue Jays exactly what he wants in terms of dollars and years for a contract extension, and if Toronto isn't willing to ante up, then he is prepared to move on at the end of the year.
Bautista was honest and forthcoming about the state of his contract talks with the Blue Jays during his first media availability of the spring. In his mind, there's no need for negotiation because the price has been set and now the ball is in Toronto's court.
The Blue Jays' star right fielder said he made his preference very clear during a recent meeting with the club's front office in Toronto.