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Blue Jays: Why Ken Giles Might Be The Next To Go

The recent trades of Russell Martin, Troy Tulowitzki, and Kevin Pillar were made largely to free up playing time for younger players. But the next big trade (and rest assured, there *will* be a next big trade!) might well be someone for whom the Jays do not have an obvious successor.

Let’s talk about Ken Giles.

“Hundred Miles Giles” has 65 saves from 2017 to date – 6th best in baseball. Over that time, his 92.9% save conversion percentage is second among closers (to some guy named Kenley Jansen).