This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins had just started a media conference call on Thursday when a call came in on his mobile phone.
For the first time in years, the Blue Jays have been mentioned as potential landing spots for big-name players either via trade or free agency. So what will Atkins do for an encore? He didn’t tip his hand on the 35-minute conference call as the four-day GM virtual meetings came to a close. He struck quickly to sign left-hander Robbie Ray last week to a one-year deal worth US$8-million, making him the first free agent to sign this off-season.
Team payroll plans are expected to be finalized after president Mark Shapiro makes a presentation to the Blue Jays' ownership group this month.
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