"Heck, the Blue Jays could even have a gripe with the New York Yankees for being able to resign Cody Bellinger when the left-handed hitting outfielder would have made a nice fit on the 2026 Blue Jays squad. But when it comes to another division rival taking a former Blue Jays player like the Boston Red Sox just did, the reaction from Blue Jays fans isn't really one of sadness or disdain, it's more like, "are you sure about that?""
"News broke late on Wednesday evening (Feb. 4) that the Red Sox had reached a one-year agreement with utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The former Blue Jay who took a lot of heat at the end of the season from a segment of the fans for his lack of a lead off of third base during a crucial moment in Game 7 of the World Series."
"started to complain immediately after the play that Kiner-Falefa's lead should have been larger. After the game it was revealed he was standing exactly where the coaching staff had asked him to and the result was that he was out by about a toe nail on the very next play. But that's not what is making Blue Jays fans giggle about this deal by the Red Sox, it's that of all the players the Red Sox could have brought in to bolster their lineup, Kiner-Falefa"
Blue Jays fans reacted with amusement rather than anger when the Boston Red Sox signed former Blue Jay Isiah Kiner-Falefa to a one-year, $6 million contract. Toronto felt slighted when the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees outbid the club for marquee targets such as Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger. Kiner-Falefa drew heavy criticism after being thrown out at the plate on a close force play in Game 7 of the World Series despite standing where coaching staff had asked. Many armchair managers questioned his lead. Boston also lost Alex Bregman to free agency.
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