Ok, so maybe he is indirectly responsible but responsible nonetheless or at least for the purpose of this article. At the conclusion of the 2016 campaign, Edwin Encarnacion exercised his right to test free agency in hopes of landing a large multi-year pact.
There was debate back and forth whether or not Encarnacion would remain in Toronto as he had gone on record proclaiming his love for the city and intentions of staying put, However, throughout the process, Edwin became a little greedy and reportedly turned down a 4-year offer in the neighborhood of $80 million dollars from Toronto.