Blue Jays’ Josh Donaldson replies to baseball column over Twitter
Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson says he hasn’t asked for a contract extension beyond next season but reiterated that he’d like to remain in Toronto.
The 2015 American League MVP, who is set to become a free agent in 2019, took to Twitter Thursday to chastise a report from baseball reporter Jon Heyman suggesting Donaldson may be asking for too much money.
Heyman, in a column published Thursday on Fanragsports.com, said Donaldson “is believed to be seeking a monster payday, according to friends.
“And while he may not hit his goal (some think he may be shooting too high), he benefits from Manny Machado’s move to shortstop since he’d become the top third base option if Machado stays at shortstop as a free agent,” Heyman continued.