How much value is lost if Vlad became a FA after 2024 instead 2025? Or, how much value is gained if he's the DH in 2018 when they could stick a guy like Pearce or Grandy there? Is 19 year old Vlad that much better than those two, and if so, is he so much better that's it's worth losing a year of service time?
If the Jays signed him to a ten year contract tomorrow, then call his ass up tomorrow. But if the freakin Yankees are holding their talent back to manipulate service time, then I'd rather not be the "good org" and call him up early. The system is broken and unfair to players, but use it to your advantage.
If the Jays were a legit threat to the Yankees or Red Sox right now, then I'd agree with you. BUt the 2nd WC? Damn, release Morales and we could win that s***, without Vlady.