The pain Chris Bassitt was feeling in the moment following Saturday’s World Series finale was as raw as it was real. Article content

And even in that anguish he hinted at his desires for free agency, a group he officially joins this week. Article content Article content

“I hope I have another chance with this group, I really do,” Bassitt said in a Blue Jays clubhouse reeling in despair , while launching into a soliloquy of his adoration for the team and his teammates. “I love this group and I love these guys. You never know, but I’d love to have another job.”

With that comment, Bassitt articulated the harsh reality of pro sports, Major League Baseball style. As magical as the Jays run was, replicating it in 2026 will be a supreme challenge.

And now, general manager Ross Atkins an

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