Shortly after trading prized lefty J.A. Happ to the New York Yankees, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins spoke to the media and addressed some concerns that fans may have with the way that they’ve been conducting business as the trade deadline approaches.
On the subject of Brandon Drury, the utilityman who the Jays got back from New York, Atkins said that the Jays have “always liked Brandon”, further noting that his versatility and solid offensive numbers are an asset to the team as they move forward.
Ross Atkins: “We’re at the point now where our position player talent is very, very strong, and it would be hard to really upgrade.