Blue Jays basic supervisor Ross Atkins had not been ready to open his discussing playbook when inquired about his 2 impending huge freelances,Vlad Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette.
But in his media accessibility before Thursdayâs period opener versus the Baltimore Orioles Atkins supplied a look on just how the group would certainly proceed from both home-grown foundations ought to they screw after the 2025 period.
âThat is not the desired outcome,â Atkins stated when asked just how the Jays would certainly seek to change Vlad andBo âWe will have to have good stories within our player development system and free agency and be open to trades if we are facing that.
âWe donât just adjust to that over a week or a month. Youâre constantly planning for having the right amount of depth and roster construction to sustain a winning environment. Fortunately weâve had the resources to add via free agency. In the event that we donât have those players here there will be other avenues.â
Presumably the Jays wish to prevent that, however by permitting both gamers to reach their stroll year, right here we are. As for the opportunity of continuous settlements with each gamer, Atkins was both passionate and obscure.
âJust getting into the detail of any negotiation is not the most productive thing for us or for Vlad,â Atkins stated on Guerrero particularly. â(We) remain very hopeful.
âItâs just been the same. Weâve been consistently hopeful that we can reach an agreement and whether that happens during the season or via free agency, we will stay open and never close any doors.â
As for the necessity of regulating a playoff group in the possible in 2014 of the Vlad Guerrero Jr., Atkins isnât flinching.
âIâve felt pressure from Day 1,â the GM stated. âSo do our players, everyone in baseball operations. We feel the pressure to put a winning team on the field and that has never changed. I just embrace my job every day and focus on how I can get better.â
