Aug 11, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (6) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
It’s pretty hard to imagine where the Blue Jays would be without Alek Manoah in 2021, and that’s not something I thought I’d be saying a few months ago.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been a big fan of the charismatic right-hander since the Blue Jays drafted him in 2019, and even more so after I had the chance to interview him last year.