That was the hope coming into this season and that'll be the hope once again next season I'm sure. As of right now, there are only three starters -- Roy Halladay, Burnett and Chacin -- that appear to be a lock for the rotation for 2007. Pitching will be the key to any success the Blue Jays might have and it's those last two spots of the rotation that will probably make the difference.
Prior to Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers' statement about increasing payroll for next year, Toronto had roughly $12.5 million in spending money for this coming offseason. Now, it's still unknown how much higher that figure might go, but you can bet that acquiring a No. 3-4 starter will be on the agenda.
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