As it currently stands, I would not classify the Toronto Blue Jays as buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. They could still be one or the other, neither, or both.
So, you are probably asking yourself, “How will they decide what they are?” There is an example from the not-so-distant past that is informative.
Second, Anthopoulos’ belief in his team was supported by a plus-94 run differential, which belied the .500 record. Toronto’s expected win/loss record with that kind of run differential was 58-40. Some bad luck and timing affected their actual record, but the analytics indicated they were better. Finally, he considered the trade market and whether there were potential fits that could further propel his club in their run to the playoffs over the last two months. He realized he matched up with a couple of clubs that had impact stars available. Anthopoulos added shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from theThe rest is history. The Jays went 44-20 after July 24 and went on to not only make the playoffs but pass the Yankees and win the division.
Current performance: The Jays are currently playing much like they have all season. Their starting pitching is not quite as good as last season, nor is their bullpen. The offence is underperforming and runs hot and cold. They have been consistently inconsistent. Conclusion: The standings say the Jays are still a playoff contender despite their performance so far this season. The existence of the third wild-card spot and the parity that exists in the mid-level teams will likely keep them within striking distance. The schedule over the last two months looks rather promising if they can start their improvements now and then improve the roster to finish the season. But adding to the roster might be difficult to pull off.
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