There were a few big-name free agents who went off the board during this week’s winter meetings in Orlando but the two stars who have been linked to the Blue Jays are still very much available.

Slugger Kyle Schwarber, first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz were among those who inked multi-year deals over the past few days while the markets for outfielder Kyle Tucker and shortstop Bo Bichette remained stagnant . From a Jays’ perspective, that’s by design.

The Jays moved quickly earlier this off-season to sign starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. They have taken a much more deliberate approach with Tucker and Bichette. Instead of trying to force the issue, they are waiting for the market to develop with an understanding that both players will circle back once they a

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