Heading into the 2016 season, one question looming over the Blue Jays relates to the expiring deals for stars Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista and the future of the pair in Toronto.
Toronto general manager Ross Atkins addressed the issue on MLB Network Radio on Sunday, noting that the Blue Jays' front office has been in contact with both players. Although no offers have been made, Atkins said the club has made it clear it'd like both of them back.
"Would we like to have them here long term? Absolutely," Atkins said. "The challenge with that is, can we see eye to eye on what that value is going to be?