Identifying the best way to compete in baseball is a moving target right now, and a shortened season opens up room for creativity – especially on the pitching side. But the Blue Jays' will be able to employ an old school approach, too. (ShiDavidi)
Either way Giles figures to be used a lot, ideally from the Blue Jays’ vantage point to lock down a bevy of wins, but to showcase to other clubs ahead of the Aug. 31 trade deadline if not. The 29-year-old was nearly traded at last summer’s deadline, but a deal with the Yankees died near the finish line, and the club hasn’t moved to extend him, despite his public expressions of a desire to stay.
Given all the uncertainty about next week, let alone next month, that’s a sound approach. A season without fans is expected to depress the open market next fall and performing well this summer, assuming Major League Baseball can pull this off, is likely to be pivotal in getting paid once the market opens.
• Randal Grichuk followed a Vladimir Guerrero single that was misplayed into two bases with a home run to left, while Joe Panik followed with a double, took third on a Reese McGuire groundout and scored on a Billy McKinney fly ball.
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