We’ve all seen the headlines, the stats and the tweets. The Blue Jays finished up the month of August 13-15, bringing their season’s record to a disappointing 61-73. Many, including the players themselves, now are understanding that this season will not end fruitfully for the boys in blue.
As true as that may be, there are several positive stories that developed last month. With the goal of warming your soggy memory of the month of August, here are five positive takeaways from August 2018:
1. Morales’ (Partial) Return to Market Value
It was clear that Kendrys Morales’ first half of the season would not have sat well with the Blue Jays front office.