In a Blue Jays membership that saved them from an AL East title and knocked them from the postseason, the Yankees and their followers can really feel bitter, offended and jealous.
How about impressed, too?
As a result of what the Blue Jays try to do — shake off a disappointing season not with an overhaul however by means of delicate upgrades to the periphery of the roster that turned an also-ran right into a pennant winner — gives a blueprint for what it appears as if Brian Cashman & Co. are trying to execute.
The 2025 Blue Jays that received 94 video games, the division and the ALCS on Monday evening are usually not solely totally different from the 2024 Blue Jays that completed 14 video games below .500 and in final place within the East. Take into account that Nos. 1-7 of their lineup for the clinching Sport 7 — George Springer, Nathan Lukes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk, Daulton Varsho, Ernie Clement and Addison Barger — all have been holdovers. Take into account that the pitching employees doesn't embody Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, Max Fried or Corbin Burnes — all high-profile free-agent targets over the previous few years who a minimum of batted their eyes Canada's approach however went no additional. Take into account that the 2025 Blue Jays have been constructed extra with remaining touches than foundational items.
