Wednesday Bantering: Jays Bits
Briefly

The Blue Jays are focused on the trade deadline, emphasizing the significance of acquiring high-character players. Pitcher Chris Bassitt highlighted that character often outweighs talent, arguing that positive mentality and work ethic are essential. He expressed concerns about low-character players potentially impacting team dynamics negatively. Meanwhile, Daulton Varsho is performing well in Dunedin, leading to speculation about his promotion to Buffalo and possibly back to Toronto. The team exudes camaraderie, illuminated by their winning streak, and players like Springer and Guerrero are seen supporting each other.
"At the trade deadline it's just very important to add high-character guys," Bassitt said during batting practice on Monday before the Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 4-1 at Rogers Centre in the first of a three-game set. "A lot of the time your character can basically supersede your talent, so to speak. Like if you're not really bringing a positive mentality or a positive work ethic, or [you're bringing] off-the-field issues, I don't really want you. I don't care how good you are."
"The reality is if you bring low-character guys in, all of a sudden one person can start dragging down three or four people and then you have issues."
"It does seem that the Jays players really get along. I guess it is easy to all get along when you are winning, but there are a lot of smiles on the bench. A lot of pulling for each other. Guys like Springer, Bichette, Guerrero and Scherzer."
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