Blue Jays reputation changing among veteran players?

"It's no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays have had a tough time landing a true superstar player over the last few years. From the failed free agent pursuits of Shoei Ohtani and Juan Soto it really felt like big name players didn't want to be in Toronto. And while maybe those players had better offers elsewhere, it does feel like the tide is turning, and the Blue Jays are becoming more of a reputable organization for veteran players."

"Let's get the caveat out of the way early. There is a huge, multi-million dollar difference betwee an Ohtani and a Soto, compared to a player like Isiah Kiner-Falefa. And yes, Kiner-Falefa didn't have a baseball home about two weeks ago when the Pirates waived him, so it only makes sense to sing the praises of the team that rescued him from baseball purgatory. Nevertheless, Kiner-Falefa's sentiments over the last few days seem more genuine than you'll hear from most players."

The Toronto Blue Jays struggled for years to land a true superstar, losing pursuits for Shoei Ohtani and Juan Soto, but recent signs suggest the organization is gaining credibility with veterans. There remains a large financial gap between marquee free agents and role players like Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who was waived by the Pirates two weeks earlier. Kiner-Falefa returned to Toronto, delivered a ninth-inning game-tying hit, and publicly expressed gratitude to the organization and joy at being back in Canada, winning immediate fan approval with heartfelt remarks.

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