26 Man Roster Challenge Winner Declared (finally)

We just wanted to say a few words about the 2024 edition of the 26 Man Roster Challenge. First and foremost, it was a complete and total bloodbath. Guess that's what happens when the closer, the primary set-up guy and the number one catcher all go down during camp. Every contestant picked Romano, Swanson and Jansen to make the team, and we all failed. The winning ballot had a mere 20 out of 26 players correct.

 

As had become the norm around here, the tiebreaker played a huge role in determining the winner. With a remarkable nine-way (!) tie for first place, all eyes turn to your Toronto Blue Jays spring training record:

 

13-17 .433

 

Our boy Jesse 18-11-2 .613

The Ant Farm 18-12 .600

Blue Jay Hunter 18-14 .563

Jays are my 2nd favourite team 16-14 .533

Swedish Meatballs 15-14-1 .517

Keegan Matheson 16-16 .500

Jimmy Triggs 16-16 .500

Last Row 500’s 15-16 .484

MLB Depth Charts 13-19 .406

 

Some interesting transaction notes:

 

Who the fuck is Wes Parsons? Never mind, it ain’t all that important after all.

Manoah went from being the main guy on our 2023 fridge magnet to whatever he is now, which is what, exactly? Smart money is on depth.

Pretty Mitch White grabbed a bullpen spot on the strength of his increased velo. There is just no world where he is traded for cash three weeks later, is there?

Blue Jays gonna Blue Jays and take advantage of an out they surely insisted on in the new Cuban guy’s contract. He starts in AAA for some reason.  

 

In conclusion:

 

By our calculation, the winner this time around is Team MLB Depth Charts. Congratulations,

Jason! We will be in touch shortly to arrange getting the loot to you.

 

(P.S. We wrote this post as if it were done when it should have been done, which is about a month ago.)