"Myles Straw may be suited for a role as a Major League Baseball General Manager when his playing days are over. The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder is putting in the work this offseason by trying to make the team better and he's doing it in ways that's catching the attention of many Blue Jays fans online. Over the weekend Straw was playing the role of "active recruiter" as he was trying to entice one of the biggest names on the market to join the Blue Jays."
"The former Chicago Cub announced that he and his wife are expecting their first child and Straw was quick to let them know their little bundle of joy would be a welcomed addition to the Blue Jays family. Straw said, "Let's go!!!! Now come to the Jays, I can help babysit." Many Blue Jays fans then chimed in with playful comments as well."
"Straw came to the Blue Jays under some unenviable circumstances. After spending most of 2024 in the minor leagues, the Blue Jays acquired him along with some international bonus pool money. The thought was that the Blue Jays were close to landing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki and with the money they got from Cleveland in the deal, they were about to, well, seal the deal with Sasaki."
Myles Straw publicly reached out to free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker on X, playfully urging Tucker to join the Toronto Blue Jays and offering to babysit. Fans responded with supportive and humorous comments about Straw's recruitment efforts. Straw arrived in Toronto after a trade that included international bonus pool money meant to help pursue Roki Sasaki, who ultimately signed elsewhere. Straw was initially viewed as a minor piece but produced 2.9 bWAR across 137 games. He compiled a .262/.313/.367 batting line while becoming an unexpectedly valuable contributor to the Blue Jays.
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