Toronto Blue Jays tearing down the roster with eye to future
By David Hill
The Toronto Blue Jays could be led by second generation stars
As the Toronto Blue Jays youth movement progresses, there will be a few familiar last names moving through the ranks, as the franchise’s future will be tied to a quartet of second generation stars.
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One of those is already in the majors in Loudres Guirrel. Slated to be the Blue Jays starting shortstop in 2019, he proved himself to be a potential cornerstone, a power hitting option in the middle of the infield. Guerrero will be joining him, likely once his service clock has been delayed enough so that Toronto can gain an additional year of team control.
Other second generation players will be coming in the near future as well. Bo Bichette could make his debut towards the end of the season, especially if Devon Travis does not pan out. While he is not the power hitter that Guerrero, or even Gurriel could be, he would be a solid leadoff type, with the speed to be a weapon atop the lineup.
Cavan Biggio completes that intriguing quartet. An on base machine at AA last year, he may not have the profile that fits an every day role, but he could still be an important asset. Likely to arrive at close to the same time as Bichette, Biggio may prove to be a valuable super utility player, especially as he played several different positions in the Arizona Fall League.
The biggest problem that the Blue Jays face in their rebuild is that the pitching talent is lagging behind. Sean Reid-Foley is in the majors, but the Blue Jays other top pitching prospects, Nate Pearson and Eric Pardinho, are still a few years away. If the Blue Jays do end up moving Stroman or Sanchez, they may need to get back a young pitcher that is close to the majors as part of the package.
Next. Blue Jays Mount Rushmore. dark
The Toronto Blue Jays suffered through a rough 2018 campaign. While next year may not be much better, the future is bright for Toronto.