This organization seems to have a problem developing players into what you're describing. Who was the last big talent the Jays developed from the ground up into a David Price or Evan Longoria type player? Carlos Delgado, maybe?
http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/please-dont-let-the-money-change-me/
I wonder if he will turn out to be one of those players that decides to retire out of the blue while still in their prime.