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The Blue Jays are “kicking the tires” on Shields, which is a surprise to Heyman given their payroll limitations.* This isn’t the first time Toronto has been linked to Shields, though it remains to be seen if the Jays can create the financial space to sign Shields even at a lowered price tag.
Brendan Kennedy
Likewise, as he has also hinted at before, AA says he's not as concerned about a "closer" as he is about the "general depth" of the bullpen.
Dioner Navarro will be with the #bluejays at spring training "barring something unforeseen," AA said.
Dickey is the man; he throw a knuckleball, wrote a book, traded for two elite prospects, and was raped. Stroman is better pitcher, but that doesn't matter.