ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Starting pitcher R.A. Dickey #43 of the Toronto Blue Jays hands the ball to manager John Gibbons as he is relieved in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 16, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
If the Blue Jays are going to trade for Francisco Lindor, ideally they’d be able to extend his contract first. It wouldn’t be the first time they’ve done something like this.
Until the Blue Jays make their first big chess move of the offseason, the rumour mill will continue to swirl.