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Despite reaching the ALCS last season, there’s quite a bit of doubt and skepticism that the Toronto Blue Jays can repeat that level of success in 2016. The Blue Jays were unbelievably good on offense last season and certainly appear to have a stronger pitching staff this year. Nevertheless, here are five key questions the Blue Jays will have to answer in 2016.
5. What's The Best Use For Aaron Sanchez?
Credit: Getty Images5. What's The Best Use For Aaron Sanchez?
Sanchez is undoubtedly one of Toronto's most talented pitchers, but heading into opening day there's still no certainty about how he'll be used. He'll start the season in the starting rotation, but may be forced to move to the bullpen at some point. Eventually, the Blue Jays have to make a decision about Sanchez one way or another.
4. Can They Avoid Injuries?
Credit: Gregory Fisher - USATODAY Sports4. Can They Avoid Injuries?
We all know Troy Tulowitzki is injury prone, which could be an issue for the Blue Jays, but several of Toronto's key players are at an age when injuries could pop up. The heart of Toronto's order isn't that intimidating if one or two players are missing, so injuries could play a role in the team's season.
3. Who Hits Leadoff?
Credit: Kim Klement - USATODAY Sports3. Who Hits Leadoff?
There's no true leadoff hitter in Toronto's lineup, which is an issue the Blue Jays will have to sort out. Tulowitzki spent some time there last year, but he really needs to be hitting in a spot where he can drive in runs. Ryan Goins, Kevin Pillar and Michael Saunders could be options, but not ideal options, as could youngster Dalton Pompey later in the season.
2. Can Josh Donaldson Repeat MVP Season?
Credit: Getty Images2. Can Josh Donaldson Repeat MVP Season?
What Donaldson did last year was far and away better than any previous season in his career, so one has to question whether he's capable of repeating that much production. The Blue Jays have no shortage of quality hitters in their lineup, but they are relying on Donaldson to put together another MVP caliber season.
1. Can Marcus Stroman Be An Ace?
Credit: Getty Images1. Can Marcus Stroman Be An Ace?
Stroman certainly looked the part of an ace last season, but it's important to remember that he's only 24 and has just 30 big league appearances under his belt. He has great stuff, but Stroman still has to prove that he can be a major league ace over the course of a full season. His ability to do that will have a huge impact on Toronto's season.
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