Josh Donaldson expects to become a free agent next offseason after shutting down contract talks with the Toronto Blue Jays, saying that the sides do not see "eye to eye" on a long-term deal.
Donaldson told reporters Monday that he and the Blue Jays "are not quite there" in terms of the framework of a deal and said he wants to focus on the upcoming season.
"We've had conversations about it, and I just think that we are not quite there," the former American League MVP said. "Not quite there meaning there's not a deal done and we're just not there.