CANADA - FEBRUARY 20: A celebratory toast: After the protracted negotiations and 11th-hour agreement hammered out between the Toronto Blue Jays and reliever Bill Caudill, it was time to break out the champagne for a toast or two. From left, Blue Jays vice-president Paul Beeston, Caudill and Blue Jays' other vice-president, Pat Gillick. Caudill's contract is expected to be worth between $7 million and $8.3 million. It's hoped he will provide the bullpen tonic the Blue Jays need. (Photo by Jim Wilkes/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images tom dakersMon, Jul 13, 2026·3 min read