As of Tuesday, there’s been a lack of significant Blue Jays news. Updates on Vlad’s arbitration hearing are expected soon, and it’s been confirmed that Justin Turner will wear number 2 with the Jays. The last player to don this number for the Jays was Jake Lamb, with others including Aaron Hill, Troy Tulowitzki, Kelly Johnson, Otis Nixon, Nelson Liriano, and Danny Ainge.
The Blue Jays have unveiled their list of non-roster spring training invites, a customary mix of catchers and top prospects. This group includes:
– RHP Andrew Bash
– C Zach Britton
– LHP Jimmy Burnette
– C Phil Clarke
– RHP Connor Cooke
– RHP Chad Dallas
– INF Luis De Los Santos
– LHP Brandon Eisert
– LHP Mason Fluharty
– RHP Devereaux Harrison
– RHP Ryan Jennings
– RHP Hayden Juenger
– INF Damiano Palmegiani
– OF Will Robertson
– OF Alan Roden
– C Brian Serven
– C Andres Sosa
In other news, the MLB team has unveiled their Spring Training caps, with the Blue Jays’ design receiving positive feedback. However, rankings by The Score place it fourth, which contrasts with personal opinions, such as finding the Diamondbacks’ cap design less appealing.
The notable news from yesterday was the Royals’ signing of Bobby Witt to an 11-year extension worth at least $288.78 million, with potential earnings reaching $377 million. Witt receives a $7,777,777 signing bonus and holds opt-outs after each season between 2030 and 2033.
Expressing a desire for the Blue Jays to undertake similar long-term commitments with players like Bo and Vlad is a sentiment shared by many fans.
