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By Drew VonScio
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The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season.
After extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the team was hoping to be in this position, but there were a lot of doubts about the roster. Those doubts have been silenced, and now MLB insider Bob Nightengale highlights the team is looking to add reinforcements and be aggressive at the trade deadline.
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"The Toronto Blue Jays, who have won the AL East just once since 1993, has the entire country of Canada in a frenzy after finishing off a four-game sweep of the Yankees for the first time in franchise history, and moving into first place," wrote Nightengale. "Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins also boldly stated that the Blue Jays will be ultra-aggressive at the trade deadline, seeking a starter and a catcher."
Toronto entered Sunday riding a seven-game win streak and three games ahead of the Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. The Blue Jays should be able to have their choice of starting pitchers, with several strong options on the market such as Miami Marlins starter Edward Cabrera or Kansas City Royals hurler Seth Lugo.
Adding a catcher is where things may be tough for the Blue Jays, as there are very few options available. Atkins may have to rely on internal improvement in that regard and add some pop in the lineup elsewhere, such as left field.
The Blue Jays have a relatively easy schedule heading into the All-Star break which should allow them to widen the gap between them and the other teams in the division.
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