Based on comments on sports talk radio and Twitter, two mediums noted for thorough analysis, the J.A. Happ and Josh Donaldson trades in 2018 are cited as examples of the trade ineptness of Atkins. “Do you have confidence that Atkins will obtain good value in exchange for Marcus Stroman and Ken Giles?” is a question often heard. In my opinion, the criticism of the Happ and Donaldson deals is misplaced: the issue with those trades is more timing than the value received when executed.
Rebuilding decisions
The Blue Jays have been a team in transition since the 2015 and 2016 playoff runs.