So sign Harper for 10 yrs / $300M?
1st two contract years, Jays are unlikely to be contenders. Last 3 contract years, Harper is 33-36, who knows what he will be then. Not a good value sign, Jays have to outbid other teams that are further up in the competitive cycle. Plus taking a risk of significant injury to Harper while still building a contender = disaster.
2020 off season is the time to spend on FA, after Vlad/Bo are in TO, and Pearson/Pardinho are close
I have no plm signing high priced FA vets when the time is right. Jays did it through the late 80's, early 90's when they were annual contenders.