Earlier this offseason I wrote about how I believed the Blue Jays would be very patient this winter, and would be more apt to make free agent signings in the new year. I still believe they’ll have an eye on some late bargains as well, but it feels like things have changed from a month ago.
Last winter we watched the free agent market move at the slowest point in my memory, with many premium free agents having to settle for less than stellar contracts, and many waiting until late in the offseason to get a legitimate offer.