There is still a lot of baseball to be played. Anything could happen. Nevertheless, I am truly enjoying the moment. This marks the first time since 1992 that the Blue Jays have held the league's best record this far into the season. That was the year they went on to win the first of two consecutive World Series. I have fantastic memories of those years, so forgive me if I'm being premature. Excuse me if I'm dreaming of a championship.
It seems as if the Jays are playing under a magic spell. Almost everything appears to be going right for them. Their rivals in the AL Least haven't been outstanding. The Yankees haven't been playing well defensively. Now they have lost their star slugger, Aaron Judge, to injury. On the minus side for the Jays, however, catcher Alejandro Kirk has suffered a concussion. He took a foul tip off his mask during Saturday's 6-1 win over the Tigers. He has been placed on the 7-day IL.
The Jays have been on fire. They are the hottest team in baseball. How long will it last? Will the spell be broken? Let's be realistic. They have to cool down at some time. They can't win every game, but they are capable of winning their division.- if things go right for them. They have to be careful of the Yankees. The Bronx Bombers can never be counted out. They have just acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies to bolster their infield defence.
I have been highly critical of Blue Jays' GM Ross Atkins and team president Mark Shapiro. Despite the team's current success, I will never be their biggest fan. The Jays have been winning in spite of them, not because of them. I'm not saying they don't deserve any credit. I'm only saying that I disagree with their strong emphasis on defence rather than on offence. Both are necessary ingredients for a winning team. However, in the final analysis, I think offence trumps defence.
The Jays were unable to compete in 2023 and 2024 because they traded away sluggers such as Teoscar Hernandez. The Jays started winning this year when players such as Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes started hitting well.
The trade deadline ends on Thursday. The team could use some bullpen help. However, I think the number priority is to sign Bo Bichette. He'll be asking for a great deal of money, but they would be foolish to let him go. He has a .281 batting average. Through 103 games, he has recorded 13 homers and 65 RBI. Bo has stated that this year's Blue Jays are the best team he has ever played for. He wants to stay.
The Jays begin a 4-game series in Baltimore tonight against the Orioles.at Camden Yards. Will they continue their winning ways?
- Joanne
