Exactly this. The argument that it’s too early to count the Jays out of the playoff race and that there is a path to securing WC3 isn’t really a good one nor particularly exciting. A one track mindset solely focused on 2024 is a recipe for disaster
Part of the argument is well the Diamondbacks did it last year so we can too! Even though they were a bad team, are currently a bad team and weren’t worthy participants in the WS, maybe it’s our turn
There is no glory in limping into the third WC spot with a roster of platoon bats and guys who can play multiple positions with an 85 wRC+
The future outlook for this team is not good. They need to find a way to infuse the entire organization with talent and that starts with selling at the deadline, unless of course the goal is to just remain mediocre