Toronto Blue Jays: Things Are Going To Get Much Worse Before They Get Better

I was optimistic heading into 2008, believing that the Toronto Blue Jays had a chance to compete for a play-off spot. Inconsistent hitting and a few untimely injuries squashed those hopes and now 2009 looks like its just going to keep getting worse for this franchise. At first, it appeared that the Jays were actually going to go after a big name pitcher, either re-signing AJ Burnett or going after one of Ben Sheets or Derrick Lowe. Their were even rumours of them adding slugger Pat Burrell to their arsenal of power-hitting outfielders. Now just one-and-a-half months removed from the World Series, it is clear that the Jays have no intentions of adding any big name players, or even mid-range stars. News broke out today that they are now out of the running for short stop Rafael Furcal after the Oakland Athletics upped their four year offer. This is all due to the economy, as the Jays have been hit the hardest, being the only Canadian team in the league. The Blue Jays have decided to lower its ... (link)