Toronto Blue Jays fans are not pleased with Ross Atkins after latest transactions
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The Toronto Blue Jays recently signed free agent pitcher Max Scherzer and fans have been questioning the move despite Scherzer's incredible past.
The Blue Jays shocked the baseball world a few days ago when they agreed to a one year deal with legendary pitcher Max Scherzer as they signed him to a one year contract worth $15.5 million.
Blue Jays fans are not pleased with GM Ross Atkins after signing an aging Max Scherzer
Scherzer has an incredible past in the MLB as he has been one of the best pitchers in the MLB over the last decade as an 8 time all-star, two time World Series champion and three time Cy Young winner.
Despite the long list of accolades, Scherzer is now 40 years old and has dealt with a ton on injuries over the last two seasons as he has only made 36 starts since 2023 which worries fans.
Max Scherzer has literally made 36 starts since the beginning of the 2023 season. How are you this f*cking stupid. https://x.com/Sid_Seixeiro/s/Sid_Seixeiro/status/1885093127192539231
Despite only playing in 43.1 inning last season, Scherzer did put up solid numbers for the Texas Rangers and has proven that he can still be a high end pitched regardless of his age.
Max Scherzer only pitched 43.1 innings last year, but the data was still really good.
36.4 Chase% (99th percentile)
29.2 Whiff% (77th percentile)
87.9 average EV against (73rd percentile)
34.9 Hardhit% against (73rd percentile)
His cutter also displayed very good results.
36.4 Chase% (99th percentile)
29.2 Whiff% (77th percentile)
87.9 average EV against (73rd percentile)
34.9 Hardhit% against (73rd percentile)
His cutter also displayed very good results.
While some might be worried about this season, others believe that this is a great move not only for the Blue Jays starting rotation but for the clubhouse and mentality as Scherzer is a winner.
It will be interesting to see how Scherzer ends up doing in his first season in Toronto.
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