In a division with four legitimate contenders, the Blue Jays knew they needed to be better – and the price to improve was steep. By paying it, though, they gave themselves a real chance this summer. (bnicholsonsmith | TD_Canada)
Not only would they have to overcome a 4.5-game deficit in the race for the AL’s second wild-card berth, they’d be attempting to do so in a division now featuring Nelson Cruz on the Tampa Bay Rays, Kyle Schwarber on the Boston Red Sox and Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo on the New York Yankees.
Many of those trade possibilities advanced, with somewhere between five and 15 deals getting reasonably close in Atkins’ estimation. Eventually most of those discussions stalled out, but by Thursday they had traction with the Minnesota Twins.
Regardless, what matters most to the Blue Jays is now Berrios. A two-time all-star, he’s a legitimate frontline starter who should will help the Blue Jays’ chances of reaching the post-season and figure prominently in their playoff rotation if they get that far. Even if they miss the playoffs – still a real possibility despite the flurry of activity that also landed the Blue Jays relievers Brad Hand and Joakim Soria – Berrios will return in 2022.
“I feel good about it,” he said via Zoom Friday. “They’re competing and trying to get back to the playoffs. I’m so happy to be part of that. They’ve got a good group of young players.” Because the Blue Jays also get Berrios for 2022, they have multiple chances to make the most of his ability on the mound. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
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