A year ago about this time, Ernie Clement was in the midst of an October for the ages. The Toronto Blue Jays‘ contact maestro delivered more hits in a single postseason than any player had ever tallied. The only thing…
The Toronto Blue Jays face a key offseason decision regarding Ernie Clement, who is projected by MLB Trade Rumors to earn $7.6 million in salary arbitration. Following a dip in performance during the second half of the season, the club must determine whether to keep him as the starting second baseman or explore other roster options.
Billy Heyen writes that Toronto could non-tender Clement, shifting him directly to free agency, or negotiate an extension prior to arbitration hearings. Defensively, the Blue Jays could also transition Clement back into a utility role, a position that previously earned him an AL Gold Glove nomination.
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