But by the time the Blue Jays had the new boss in place, baseball awkwardly got in the way. And so, for two off-seasons now, Jays management has opted for that middle ground: adding competent major leaguers while building for the future, and avoiding any contract that might turn into an anchor. The thing about the rebuild on-the-fly, though: It is an exceedingly challenging task, and one that has never looked more difficult than it does for the Blue Jays in 2018. Eventually, the kids will arrive to help, but for now the Blue Jays will navigate their awkward path: not ready to bottom out, but needing several surprises if they are get back into contention. • Email: sstinson@postmedia.com | Twitter: @scott_stinsonAre you a Blue Jays fan who uses Facebook?

Source: National Post March 28, 2018 17:26 UTC