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Toronto Blue Jays Offseason: Kazuma Okamotos Big Role

The Toronto Blue Jays had a quiet offseason, missing out on stars like Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Alex Bregman. Instead, they signed Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year deal worth sixty million dollars. Hes set to play third base and becomes their main offensive addition after last seasons team pushed to Game seven of the World Series. Okamoto brings impressive numbers from Nippon Professional Baseball, with a point three five five on-base percentage over eleven seasons. He also hit thirty or more home runs in six of the past eight years. But the big unknown is how hell fare against major league velocity. Losing Bichette stings the most, leaving the lineup weaker on paper. Fans are feeling the pressure, knowing no other big hitters came aboard. Okamoto now has to carry a lot of the load for Toronto to compete. Earlier this week, Anthony Santander got hit with an extended injury absence. Luckily for the Jays, he was already struggling with injuries and poor play last year, so its not a huge blow. Everything hinges on Okamoto this season. If he translates his power and plate discipline, the Jays could stay in the hunt. If he falters, Toronto might slide into a rebuilding year nobody wants. Checkout https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
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