Is 2022 the year for the Blue Jays?

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Is 2022 the year for the Blue Jays?
In the past few years, the roster has improved greatly with youngsters making rapid progress.

  Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is certainly the best known of this monster rebuild, as his father is a Hall of Famer.

  Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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In his first year in the majors in 2019, he stunned baseball by catapulting a few balls monstrously far.

  Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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After that, he also improved his batting average, hitting for .311 in 2021.

  Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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Vlad Jr. has not abandoned power in his game, on the contrary. He hit 48 home runs in 2021!

  Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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Also, this season in training camp, Guerrero has shown some seriousness by showing up several pounds lighter.

  Marcus Semiens

Marcus Semiens
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It's true that the Jays have cashed in on some key starts this offseason. Chief among them is second baseman Marcus Semiens.

  Marcus Semiens

Marcus Semiens
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The latter agreed to a contract with Texas, leaving a significant hole in the middle of the diamond.

  Marcus Semiens

Marcus Semiens
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In 2021, he hit 45 long balls, points that will obviously be difficult to replace.

  Robbie Ray

Robbie Ray
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The intriguing Cy Young Trophy winner Robbie Ray also jumped ship, signing with the Seattle Mariners.

  Jose Berrios

Jose Berrios
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Despite his departure, the Jays still have one of the most impressive rotations in baseball, starting with right-hander Jose Berrios.

  Kevin Gausman

Kevin Gausman
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The acquisition of Kevin Gausman this winter will also be felt, as he dominated with the San Francisco Giants last year.

  Hyun Jin Ryu

Hyun Jin Ryu
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We shouldn't forget about Hyun Jin Ryu, who had a rough 2021 season, but remains a formidable gunner.

  Yimi Garcia

Yimi Garcia
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The Jays also acquired reliever Yimi Garcia, who will solidify an already robust relief corps.

  Bo Bichette

Bo Bichette
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On offense, Toronto can still count on star Bo Bichette, and his 191 cumulative hits in 2021.

  Teoscar Hernandez

Teoscar Hernandez
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Teoscar Hernandez is also doing his fair share on offense, as evidenced by his .296 average last year.

  Cavan Biggio

Cavan Biggio
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Cavan Biggio could rebound from an ordinary season. He hit for only .224, being injured more often than not.

  Santiago Espinal

Santiago Espinal
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Lourdes Gurriel, George Springer and Santiago Espinal (pictured) are other cards up manager Charlie Montoyo's sleeve.

  Blue Jays

Blue Jays
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They are not big stars, but it would only take one of these players to have a great season to change the team's fate.

  Blue Jays

Blue Jays
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No, really, Toronto Jays fans have every reason to believe that their favorites have a chance to win it all in 2022!

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