The Jays were in 1st place with a .261 average from Burroughs and a poor .257 from Oliver, yet still traded for Cliff Johnson to strengthen DH.
Cliff Johnson had a lackluster season, hitting only .274/.343/.315 for the Jays but excelled in the playoffs, leading the team in hitting with .368.
The Royals countered the Jays' platoon strategy in the playoffs by switching pitchers early, effectively neutralizing the Jays' left-right matchups that were crucial for their success.
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