J.P. Howell, who spent the last four years in Los Angeles, will take over as the top left-hander in the Blue Jays' bullpen. ( Elsa / GETTY IMAGES )It would seem that the final Blue Jays’ roster piece, a left-handed bullpen specialist to replace Brett Cecil and rank ahead of Aaron Loup, is finally in place. It was reported Tuesday that veteran reliever J.P. Howell has agreed to terms with the Jays on a one-year contract for 2017. With the Blue Jays’ brass about finished in terms of 2017 roster building, it’s time to assess the 2017 player payroll damage in the light of day. That would be the highest in Jays’ history, beating out 2014 and will likely be in baseball’s top 12.

Source: thestar February 01, 2017 03:25 UTC