Five Offseason Moves The Blue Jays Should Make

1. Re-sign Josh Donaldson

The Blue Jays need to make a statement to start the offseason, and what better way is there than to resign their franchise player to a multi-year extension?

Josh Donaldson is a fan favourite, former AL MVP, and one of the best players in all of baseball – he won’t be cheap. But the Blue Jays cannot afford to let Donaldson leave for free agency in 2018 after two franchise icons, Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista (most likely), left the organization for next to nothing. Letting Donaldson leave like Encarnacion and Bautista would almost certainly stir an uproar in the fanbase and leave fans with a bitter taste, and an irreparable scar. The front office knows that keeping the current fan interest and attendance is pivotal for future success.

Furthermore, having a player with the calibre of Josh Donaldson is an invaluable asset. He is a lock to be a stalwart in the lineup, and a player on the roster who you can count on each and every year for the same, consistent, high-quality performance.

Some may argue that the Blue Jays have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to fill the place of Josh Donaldson if he leaves in 2018, but why can’t the Blue Jays have both? Donaldson can bring even more value on top of his offense and consistency by being a mentor to guys like Guerrero Jr. and Bichette as they acclimate to big league life in the very near future. What a lineup that could be.

In short, Donaldson is irreplaceable for the Toronto Blue Jays for his value both on, and off the field. Do whatever you can to sign him, and send a statement to both the fans and the league to start the off season.