"The Toronto Blue Jays have had their eye on Japanese talent for a long time. They are determined and poised to make an impression in that market. Sometimes, the Blue Jays need to be careful about flouting the rules in pursuit of these goals. Maybe this year though, they could land someone who is actually motivated to play on a roster like theirs."
"When it comes to NPB star Kazuma Okamoto, could the Blue Jays actually be facing stiff competition from the likes of the Pittsburgh Pirates? The same Pirates team that hasn't posted a winning season since 2018? The same one that routinely runs minuscule payrolls? Blue Jays didn't expect to have this team competing with them for Kazuma Okamoto The Buccos finally seem motivated to break out of their interminable rebuild and are sending signals that they plan to be aggressive in free agency this winter."
The Toronto Blue Jays have long pursued Japanese talent and remain determined to make an impression in that market. The club has occasionally risked flouting rules in pursuit of those goals, but may this year land a player motivated to join their roster. NPB star Kazuma Okamoto has attracted interest from unexpected competitors such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, despite their long rebuild, low payrolls, and lack of winning seasons since 2018. The Pirates appear ready to spend aggressively in free agency, with Okamoto listed among realistic options. Other suitors include the Red Sox, Phillies, Mariners and Mets, forcing Toronto to fend off rivals to secure marquee talent for a World Series push.
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