Found these old Junior Jays magazines going through stuff in my old bedroom at my parents’ house. Dr. Jay is basically a Doc Brown knockoff, with his very own time machine.

Most likely he will remain with Yankees

I recently saw an interview with Shatkins saying that Vlad is a great player to have. I know it doesn’t mean much but it got me thinking. What if the he wins the MVP this year without a deal done?

Jeff Passan recently retracted his statement about no 1B getting $300M but now saying $300M will be the floor for Vladdy.

Realistically I could see the Jays offering Vladdy between $325M and $400M since they are buying into his prime years. If we can build around him and properly facilitate an offense similar to our 2021 lineup, we will attract WAY more FA to reshape the rest of our team as well as improve our farm system.

Let me know your opinions on terms, $ amount, and any potential clauses you could realistically see the Jays offer to Vlad.

I’m curious if anyone knows why Ticketmaster isn’t showing 2025 Jays tickets yet? Is there a date for when they will go on sale?

Time to get back on track with these. We're about half way through. You all have been great with these answers, so keep them coming!

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A: Alex Anthopoulos (2009-2015)

B: Jose Bautista (2008-2017)

C: Joe Carter (1991-1997)

D: Carlos Delgado (1993-2004)

E: Edwin Encarnacion (2009-2016)

F: Tony Fernandez (1983-1990, 1993, 1998-1999, 2001)

G: Cito Gaston (1982-1997, 2001-2001, 2008-2010)

H: Roy Halladay aka "Doc" (1998-2009)

I: Ice Cold Wayne (Wayne McMahon) (2002-2008)

J: Jesse Barfield (1981-1989)

K: Munenori Kawasaki (2013-2015)

L: Home Plate Lady (? - Present)

RHP Eric Pardinho who was arguably one of the best relievers in the system this season and RHP Braydon Fisher who was acquired from the LAD for Cavan Biggio are the surprising/big names.

All the players below have been in pro-players for 6 or 7 full seasons (2018-2024) and could not have their contract simply renewed any further by the Jays OR were signed for a short term minor-league contract that simply expired. As you can see below the 2017 International Free Agent Class have all hit free agency.

Keeping in mind it is common for prospects to elect minor league free agents when eligible and then re-sign shortly afterwards such as when RHP Bowden Francis did last off-season.

• RHP Andrew Bechtold (AA) (28) (FA Signing in 2024)
• RHP Evan Elliott (R) (23) (FA Signing in 2024)
• RHP Sebastian Espino (A) (24) (Claimed off Waivers in 2020 from NYM)
• RHP Braydon Fisher (AAA) (24) (Acquired from LAD in 2024 Trade)
• RHP Luis Frias (AAA) (26) (Claimed off Waivers in 2024 from ARI)
• RHP Adrian Hernandez (AA) (24) (IFA signing in late 2017)
• RHP James Kaprielian (AAA) (30) (FA Signing in 2024)
• RHP Abdiel Mendoza (AA) (26) (Claimed off Waivers in 2020 from TEX)
• RHP Eric Pardinho (AAA) (23) (IFA signing in late 2017)
• RHP Yerry Rodriguez (AAA) (27) (Acquired from TEX in 2024 Trade)
• C Jose Ferrer (A) (25) (IFA signing in late 2017)
• C Payton Henry (AAA) (27) (FA Signing in 2023)
• C Max McDowell (AAA) (30) (Acquired from PHI in 2023 Trade)
• 1B Jamari Baylor (A+) (24) (FA Signing in 2024)
• 2B Rafael Lantigua (AAA) (26) (IFA signing in late 2016 + 1Y Contract)

Outside of the two big names everyone else on the list for the most part were "non-prospects" that either really struggled to progress through the system or were always just organizational depth to begin with. RHP Adrian Hernandez saw some brief time in the top 30 list a few years ago.

Blue Jays will very likely be signing a boat load of catchers this off-season while a lot of the other pitching will likely be filled through internal promotions/injury returns but still expect several free agent AAA pitching signings.

Other:

• Already Elected Minor League Free Agents: RHP Paolo Espino (37) & C Brian Serven (29)
• Already Elected Major League Free Agents: LHP Ryan Yarbrough (32), LHP Genesis Cabrera (28) & DH Daniel Vogabach
• Minor League Releases: C Edgardo Lopez (DSL) (20)