It’s no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays need help in the outfield, and this free agent class is limited in quality options.
Seiya Suzuki and Randy Arozarena are the two best outfielders on the open market, and the Blue Jays are already eyeing Suzuki, per The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon.
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“This offseason, said a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss offseason plans, the Jays are expected to pursue Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki,” wrote Bannon in September.
While the Blue Jays want Suzuki, they have to know that they will have to compete with other needy teams to land him. One of those teams will reportedly be the Baltimore Orioles.
“All right. Let’s start with the Baltimore Orioles,” said MLB insider Jim Bowden on GM Territory on Sunday. “Their biggest need is the outfield, which is kind of interesting. They’re also looking for starting pitching, but the outfield is their biggest need. And there are a couple of free agent outfielders that make a lot of sense for them. Seiya Suzuki is at the top of the list.”
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Perhaps the only team more desperate for outfield help than the Orioles and Blue Jays is the Philadelphia Phillies. The Blue Jays have enough money to compete with any team in the Suzuki sweepstakes, so it may come down strictly to where Suzuki wants to play.
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