The Blue Jays intend to compete for a playoff spot in 2018, and their offseason moves, while not terribly aggressive, still indicate we should believe Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro’s word on the topic. The front office didn’t sign a superstar by any means, but they did fill a number of needs within the 25 man roster, and have equipped John Gibbons and company with a more balanced group to work with.
As we’ve noted at Jays Journal multiple times over the offseason, the Blue Jays are much improved up the middle with the additions of Aledmys Diaz and Yangervis Solarte as depth.