"When the American League champs give you a phone call you kind of perk up and get excited about that, a team that was really close to winning the World Series. That right there is a great start,"
"The Blue Jays have a great reputation throughout the industry. Even before they made this World Series run, they had a great reputation for how they treat their players, their facilities and even more so, how they take care of the families."
Toronto's American League pennant and World Series run strengthened offseason appeal and helped land top free agents. One of the top starting pitchers, Dylan Cease, signed with Toronto earlier in the offseason. Reliever Tyler Rogers said a call from the AL champions prompted excitement and made him receptive to the team's pitch. Rogers praised Toronto's reputation for player treatment, facilities, and family support. Rogers spent most of his first seven major-league seasons with the San Francisco Giants before a midseason trade to the New York Mets. The 35-year-old right-hander joins Toronto entering his eighth season as the club pursues another title.
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