In a previous article, I argued that the Blue Jays should have as many irons (contract discussions) in the fire (free agent pool) as possible. This tactic would reduce the risk of missing out on all of the attractive 2020 free agent starters. In the same piece, I examined Michael Pineda’s Blue Jays candidacy. Zack Wheeler, as evidenced by his #4 FanGraphs ranking among free-agent starting pitchers, is a higher-tier target compared to Pineda (ranked #10).
Note that this article is not about if the Blue Jays will sign Wheeler; it is a piece that examines whether the Blue Jays should sign Wheeler and, if so, what would a reasonable contract look like.