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Every Single 2020 Free Agent the Blue Jays could be Interested in

By Reuben Gasee

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: General manager Ross Atkins of the Toronto Blue Jays poses with new manager Charlie Montoyo who was introduced to members of the media and president Mark Shapiro on October 29, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: General manager Ross Atkins of the Toronto Blue Jays poses with new manager Charlie Montoyo who was introduced to members of the media and president Mark Shapiro on October 29, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 12: Rich Hill #44 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Cleveland Indians on September 12, 2020 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 12: Rich Hill #44 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Cleveland Indians on September 12, 2020 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) /

Cole Hamels

Cole Hamels is no longer the pitcher he once was, but is a veteran with experience that can benefit multiple teams.

Last offseason, he signed a one year deal with the Braves but ended up only making one start due to a shoulder injury. That start saw him last just 3.1 innings giving up three earned runs.

The season prior, he made 27 starts for the Cubs posting a 3.81 ERA over 141.2 innings pitched.

In his career, he has a 163-122 record with a 3.43 ERA with an opponent average of .240 in 2,698 innings pitched.

The Blue Jays could give Hamels a one year deal to be their second or third starter.

Rich Hill

Very few people at the age of 40 get the opportunity to pitch in the major leagues, yet Rich Hill, who will be 41 for the 2021 season, is defying the odds.

Even with his age, he’s quite productive on the mound. He has the ability to get strikeouts and to generate swings and misses from opposing batters. He also has one of the best curveballs in the game.

His biggest issue has been staying healthy as he’s missed time with injuries each season since becoming a full time starter in 2016.

In eight starts in 2020, Hill pitched to a 3.03 ERA with an opponent average of .204.

He could be a very good option on a one year deal.

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