Let’s start with a simple fact – the Blue Jays media and fans alike seem to be entranced with the idea of improving the offense through an outfield acquisition. Perhaps it’s because of Jose Bautista‘s appalling 2017 season, or Christian Yelich‘s tantalizing availability, or the need to counter the Yankees’ acquisition of some fellow named Giancarlo Stanton. Whatever the case, it seems like a foregone conclusion that much of the offseason money will not be spent on pitching. Should this be a cause for concern?
Assessing the Blue Jays Starters
If the season started today, the Blue Jays would roll out a starting five of Marcus Stroman, Aaron Sanchez, J.