DUNEDIN, Fla. -- The Blue Jays arguably have the best lineup in baseball, but the amazing thing about the high-powered talent is how many prominent players were castoffs from other organizations.
Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and Chris Colabello all fell out of favour with their previous teams, and even Josh Donaldson was once considered somewhat of a bust during his time with the Cubs. The success each player has experienced since those tougher times is a cautionary tale for teams that sometimes are too quick to pull the plug.
Each player is a unique case, and there hasn't been a magical formula for the turnaround they experienced with the Blue Jays.