One benefit for next year’s roster is that the Berríos extension shouldn’t hamper the Jays’ ability to attract talent. “In an ideal world we would acquire two more starting pitchers,” Atkins said last week. At the top end of the starting market is ace Max Scherzer, Ray and righty Kevin Gausman. The ability to pivot will be crucial to Atkins’ off-season. “No,” Atkins said rather bluntly when asked if Berríos’ extension would limit what the Jays can do this off-season.

Source: thestar November 23, 2021 02:14 UTC