“I’ve said I want to be here from the beginning.” By saying this, Bo Bichette couldn’t have made his feelings any clearer about being a Blue Jay. He loves Toronto, loves the clubhouse, and loves wearing the Toronto Blue Jays uniform. But as free agency looms, one of the biggest questions is- his health and if Toronto can afford to keep him.

ESPN summed it up in plain and simple terms: “Toronto already has about $850 million in future commitments. Adding a nine-figure deal for Bichette would spike their projected 2026 payroll close to $200 million with holes to fill in their pitching staff.”

That’s a huge challenge for Toronto—sure, they are not a small-market club, but even deep pockets have limits. The Toronto Blue Jays have shown a willingness to spend when and where it matters. And t

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