"But when it comes to signing free agent pitchers to major league deals, there hasn't been a ton that Atkins can say he regrets. For the most part when Atkins signs a free agent pitcher to a big money contract or a long-term deal, those deals have worked out in favour of the Blue Jays. Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins has had more hits than misses with free agent pitchers"
"The Misses: Matt Shoemaker (one-year, $3.5 million), Clay Bucholz (one-year, $3 million), Tanner Roark (two-year, $24 million), *Shun Yamaguchi (two-year, $6.5 million). *Signed as a potential swingman, not strictly a starter In ten years there are nine Major League free agent deals for starting pitchers that stand out . There have been plenty more minor league signings, and a boat load of trades, but with the huge news of Dylan Cease landing the biggest free agent contract ever handed out by the Blue Jays, we'll stick to that parameter specifically."
Ross Atkins became the Toronto Blue Jays General Manager on December 3, 2015. Over his first decade, most major-league free-agent pitcher signings performed well for the Blue Jays. Notable successful signings include Hyun-Jin Ryu (four years, $80 million), Robbie Ray (one year, $8 million), Kevin Gausman (five years, $110 million), Yusei Kikuchi (three years, $36 million), Chris Bassitt (three years, $63 million) and Max Scherzer (one year, $15 million). Misses include Matt Shoemaker, Clay Buchholtz, Tanner Roark and Shun Yamaguchi. Nine Major League free-agent deals for starting pitchers stand out, excluding extensions and contract options.
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