The article discusses recent developments surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays, including the free agency status of Zach Pop and Richard Lovelady. Manager John Schneider has identified Pop as a potential breakout player for the season, particularly emphasizing his evolving pitching arsenal that now includes a cutter and sweeper. Additionally, there are rumors regarding Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ongoing negotiations for a long-term contract worth $500 million. The article also reflects on team management decisions, highlighting scrutiny around pitcher usage and player performance consistency.
(Pop) has been a work in progress over the last couple of years. He has a tremendous sinker. It's a matter of him really attacking the strike zone with that. It's still his bread and butter, his best pitch.
People close to the situation are telling me this: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays have made a lot of progress towards a 500 million dollars deal. The announcement could be done soon. Looks like Vladi Jr. is staying in Toronto long term.
I hate small sample size things. We've been told 'Bo is back to being Bo' a bunch, but the last two games, he's looked like last year's Bo. Right now his batting line is .273/.333/.333.
The real problem is how the team divides the bullpen. We use these pitchers if we are winning and these pitchers if we are losing, with no thought to how close the game is or how many innings are left.
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