First and foremost the Blue Jays need a couple of innings eaters, somebody with a proven track record for longevity that can step in and make 30 starts next season. The Blue Jays duo of Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez cannot be relied upon to do the heavy lifting with their propensity for the disabled list.
Their unreliability coupled with the rookie’s inexperience is a recipe for disaster. This is where Gio Gonzalez enters the fold. The 33-year old has made more than 30 starts in 8 of his last 9 seasons and the year he missed the mark, he had 27 starts.