One of the top 5 great Blue Jays in their history. He is at the top of the list as the #1 totally committed Blue Jay.  He has given a 100% effort in his time with the Jays and has established himself as a superior offensive and defensive player on the field. A superb and fit athlete. He has been the leader of the team and has inspired other players to play their best.  He has never been one of those overpaid underperforming players.  The Jays have done nothing but benefit his play and popularity.  As Fowles points out, no other team has the support of a nation behind it as does the Jays.  Bautista played an important role in this reality- one of the most supported and financially sound teams in the MLB.  I may be one of the few but I want Bautista to stay.