Assessing the 1985 Blue Jays drafts

Jan 26 2022 by Bluebird Banter

 

The Jays found one important future piece in an unlikely place

In 1984, the Toronto Blue Jays continued their rapid ascent up the ranks of the American League, taking the step from respectability to bona fide contenders. Although they finished 15 games behind the 104-58 Tigers juggernaut, 89-73 was good for the second best record in the American League. For that purposes for drafting however, that meant picking second last in 1985 (despite only having the fifth best record in...

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