For the last several seasons the Blue Jays had an offensive identify that surrounded the long ball. Back in 2015-16 when the likes of Jose Bautista, Josh Donaldson, Edwin Encarnacion and many more were still in their prime it worked just fine, but as the roster aged the flaw became more visible, and seemingly much easier to exploit. The one tricky pony eventually got tired.
The “New Jacks”, or as I like to call them the, “Canadian Murderer’s Row”, are long gone, and with their departure the Blue Jays are finally moving on to becoming younger and more athletic, as has been the front office’s stated goal for several years now.