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Will Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s patience pay off at the plate?
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Like many of the 2024 Blue Jays, Guerrero has plenty to prove with the bat this season. Unlike most of his teammates, his early-season performance has hinted at better days ahead.
How depth of Toronto Blue Jays’ roster will determine 2024 fate
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Blue Jays may soon find out if Mitch White can harness improved velocity
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Last year, White was a pitcher with an unimpressive fastball and a middle-of-the-pack collection of secondary pitches. That’s not a promising profile. Now, he looks like someone with a big fastball and a fine collection of other pitches that might even play up as hitters have to account for his heat.
How Blue Jays' Bowden Francis might do as a big-league starting pitcher
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Bowden Francis looks more like a pitcher likely to start the season in the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation than a depth arm with a little role versatility.
Which Blue Jays will exceed (and fall short of) their 2024 projections?
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What it means for Blue Jays' lineup to drift away from big exit velocity
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During the off-season, the Blue Jays have made moves suggesting that raw power will not be a focal point of their offence in 2024 and the inability to punish the baseball may well lead to another underwhelming season.
At 39, Turner will attempt to join select group of productive players
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Justin Turner's age was no secret when the Blue Jays signed him — though it gives the team veteran experience, it's not without risks. Nick Ashbourne breaks down what the 39-year-old's season may look like.
Rodriguez's ability to start may make or break value of Blue Jays tenure
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Why replicating last year's run prevention is no guarantee for Blue Jays
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With their season opener 70 days away, it's already apparent the Blue Jays' differentiating strength is designed to be run prevention. Last year Toronto ranked sixth in runs allowed, but can the team replicate that success in 2024?