Report – Blue Jays fanbase ranks fifth-most miserable across Major League Baseball
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Tyson Shushkewich
Jul 19, 2024, 10:00 EDTUpdated: Jul 19, 2024, 10:45 EDT
According to a survey published by Casino.org, the Toronto Blue Jays fan base is not happy with the current organization – coming in at #5 in terms of disappointment/being miserable. The fan bases that rank ahead of the Blue Jays include the Oakland Athletics, the Chicago White Sox, the Colorado Rockies, and the Detroit Tigers.
After being asked a series of questions, Blue Jays fans who participated in the survey ranked at 56.18% ‘miserable’, with 53.9% of those surveyed stating that they don’t trust the current front office while 13.3% of participants find the overall game experience to be negative.
It’s easy to see why the Jays fanbase is on the wrong side of the scoring matrix. The Blue Jays have been a major disappointment this season, heading into the All-Star break with a 44-52 record and are dead last in the AL East. While the team entered the season looking for a third consecutive postseason run, the mood has now shifted to trading away players at the deadline with a murky future lying ahead for the franchise that likely doesn’t include the current front office when all is said and done (at least if the fans had it their way).
The club features one of the worst bullpens in Major League Baseball while the offense has been sputtering all season as key players continue to work towards finding consistency in the batter’s box. The club has called upon numerous players from the minor leagues to stop-gap some of the roster issues but the farm system ranks on the lower end of the scorecard as well.
It’s no secret that the Blue Jays will be sellers at the deadline, with Yusei Kikuchi, Justin Turner, Yimi García, and Danny Jansen all potential trade candidates. The club already placed Kevin Kiermaier on waivers to see if any other club would place a claim but he remains a Blue Jay.
The club may not be in full tear-down mode but the mood appears frosty, with Bo Bichette even claiming that he wouldn’t be surprised if he gets moved this summer. Extension-wise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays still appear to be distant on a long-term deal – further adding to the fanbase’s frustration.
Looking ahead, it appears that the Blue Jays front office is packing it in this season and looking towards 2025 while Bichette and Guerrero Jr. are still under contract for one more season.
With a lousy record, an increased price point after stadium renovations, and a struggling ball club, Blue Jays fans are not happy with the 2024 experience.