Donaldson and Management

Article Written by Adam Corsair (@ACorsair21)

The topic of extending or resigning Josh Donaldson to a long-term deal has been a recurring one ever since the regular season came to a close last year. Fans that have watched this team for a very long time, as well as those that hopped on the Jays' bandwagon in 2015 when the team acquired Donaldson via trade, both feel that he is a difference maker. As a former MVP, as well as a player that has propelled the Jays offense to new heights since he joined, he has overtaken the mantle formerly held by Jose Bautista as the face of the organization. To many, it's a no-brainer - just sign him. Whatever it takes, no matter how much or how long, he is way too valuable for the Front Office to allow him to walk away and explore the open market. The narrative extends further for such fans as it's almost incomprehensible for the Jays to be able to have any sort of success - both short-term and long-term - without him. Simply, the overwhelming sentiment is to get a deal done and fast.

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This article was originally posted on South of the 6ix on February 20, 2018 5:51 pm