'We’re still going to play to win. Wherever that place is, we’re going to do that. I’m really proud of these guys. Nobody’s complaining.' The Blue Jays may not know their 'home' yet, but they do know what they're playing for. (ArdenZwelling)
You’ll perhaps notice that the name Nate Pearson does not appear within those first five starts for the Blue Jays. And by now you’re surely aware that by leaving him off the roster for those first five games of the season, the Blue Jays can ensure he won’t complete a full year of major-league service in 2020, delaying his free agency until after the 2026 season.
It’s not what you want. And that the Blue Jays are even in a position in which they’re incentivized to keep one of the best young pitchers on the planet off their roster is demoralizing for all involved. Pearson loses out on valuable development time. The Blue Jays lose out on having an uncommonly talented pitcher contribute to their team. Fans lose out on watching him pitch. Baseball loses out on putting its best product on the field. Everyone loses.
Remember, Montoyo spent nearly two decades managing in the minor-leagues. Seven of those seasons — more than 1,000 games — were spent at the helm of the triple-A Durham Bulls. That’s not an easy level to manage. No player truly wants to be there. Some are on their way up, upset they haven’t reach the big leagues yet. Some are on their way down, upset they’re no longer in the majors. Some are stuck in the middle, upset the game’s overlooked them.
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