Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins have checked off a lot of boxes this offseason, but they could still stand to reinforce their pitching staff, likely both in the rotation and in the bullpen. We’ve heard speculation for much of the offseason that they would like to add another rotation arm to compete for the fifth spot in the rotation behind Marcus Stroman, J.A. Happ, Marco Estrada, Aaron Sanchez, and the rest of their in house candidates.
As the offseason has played out and we’re down to the final few weeks before pitchers and catchers report, you have to think that a few bargain contracts are about to get signed, and the Blue Jays could look really wise for their patience in addressing the area.