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Despite the appealing aspects of playing in Toronto, numerous players have rejected lucrative offers from the Blue Jays in recent years. This trend has caused confusion and frustration among fans who watch as high-profile players choose other markets. The recent rejection of bids by stars like Shohei Ohtani and Corbin Burnes particularly emphasizes this dilemma. For instance, while the Blue Jays reportedly matched a $760 million offer for Ohtani, he ultimately selected the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading to questions about the Toronto’s appeal to prospective players.