Melvin Upton is the most experienced left-field candidate the Blue Jays have, but whoever emerges in spring training will likely just be a placeholder for prospect Lourdes Gurriel. Steve Russell / Toronto Star ) Order this photoThe Blue Jays’ pitchers and catchers will report to Dunedin on Tuesday to undergo physical exams in preparation for the 2017 season. Hey, isn’t that what spring training is for? Article Continued BelowIf we accept that physical conditioning will not be on anyone’s list of issues at Blue Jays camp, or at the 29 other sites, here are five important questions that will need to be answered before the Jays exit Florida and head to Montreal for a spring-ending two-game exhibition series at Olympic Stadium against the Pirates. The Dunedin designs It is worth paying attention to ongoing developments as president Shapiro follows his dream of making Dunedin a year-round destination of choice for Blue Jays players (like the Indians created in Arizona), with state-of-the-art facilities that are staffed year-round.

Source: thestar February 11, 2017 22:41 UTC