The consensus best pitcher on the open market this winter is Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez. Despite recent controversy when he seemingly crossed up his catcher, Cesar Salazar, on purpose, he is likely to be the most sought-after arm on the market this offseason.

Patrick McAvoy of Sports Illustrated tagged the American East-leading Toronto Blue Jays as a potential fit for the left-hander. The Blue Jays have often played second fiddle to other teams in recent offseasons, as they have attempted to bring in high-priced free agents but have consistently fallen short in the end.

This time, the Blue Jays might not be the ones that lose out on the top option of the winter. Leading the American League East and fighting for the top seed in the American League with the Detroit Tigers, the Blue

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