"Ty France ended up having a reduced role for the Blue Jays down the stretch last season after they traded for him and Louis Varland at the trade deadline. However, that doesn't take anything away from the fact that he is a player that could provide good value both offensively and defensively in any given season. After signing a minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres this winter, France is putting both of those skills on display this spring."
"The 31-year-old veteran first baseman has batted .370 with a .952 OPS, along with two runs scored and five RBIs in 11 games played. In addition, he has been spotless in 21 innings of work with his Gold Glove defense at first base, while showing his flexibility in taking some reps at third base as well."
"Isiah Kiner-Falefa might have inadvertently been the World Series scapegoat for the Blue Jays last year, however, he still remains one of the more versatile players in the league and can weild a solid bat. After signing a one-year, $6 million contract with the Boston Red Sox this offseason, Kiner-Falefa is rewarding them with a strong audition in spring."
The Toronto Blue Jays lost several important players during the offseason, most notably star shortstop Bo Bichette, a primary offensive contributor since 2010. Beyond Bichette, other departures may prove costly as former Blue Jays players excel in spring training with their new organizations. Ty France, signed by San Diego on a minor-league deal, is batting .370 with a .952 OPS while maintaining flawless defense at first base. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, now with Boston on a one-year contract, has posted a .389/.522/.500 slash line with a 1.022 OPS in nine games. These performances suggest Toronto may have undervalued these players' contributions and could regret their departures.
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