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Drawing from past experiences with the franchise, the fan personalizes the angst many feel regarding the team's direction. He recalled the days between 2001 and 2011, a frustrating era riddled with underperformance and a lack of hope for a brighter future. The fear of reverting to those dark times loomed large in his mind, intensifying his need for the Jays to make meaningful improvements to the roster.
His concerns were not merely about the immediate loss of a promising player but also about a systematic failure in building a competitive team. The underlying anxiety about the team’s trajectory resonated deeply—if big-name players decided to leave or underperform, this could spell disaster for the franchise’s long-term prospects.