Toronto Blue Jays fans react to slugger Kevin Kiermaier's confidence team can win 100 games in 2023: "Just get off to a good start for once"

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering 2023 with championship aspirations and high expectations, which Kevin Kiermaier is not shying away from. Kiermaier recently stated that he believes the Blue Jays can win 100 games this season, a feat the franchise has never accomplished. Kiermaier is an MLB veteran, but this will be his first season with the Canadian team.

The Blue Jays are poised to be one of the top teams in the American League this season, but 100 wins is still a lot. Last season, only one AL team won over 100 games, the Houston Astros, and they went on to win the World Series.

Tim and Friends shared the confident statement from Kevin Kiermaier on Twitter and fans can't wait to see how it ages.

Playing in the AL East, the Toronto Blue Jays will face consistently tough competition against the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays. Even the Boston Red Sox will likely bounce back and not make things easy for the Blue Jays. Despite these hurdles, some fans are confident their team will finally break through the 100-win mark.

With stars like Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer, the Blue Jays offense is loaded. Their pitching staff is also excellent, with Kevin Gausman, Alek Manoah and Jordan Romano leading the way. They have all the tools needed to win over 100 regular-season games, with a bit of luck and injury avoidance.

The Los Angeles Dodgers proved in 2022 that winning the most regular-season games doesn't always result in a championship. They won a whopping 111 games, but got bounced from the playoffs by their division rivals, the San Diego Padres. Some fans would rather have a team win enough games to make it to the playoffs than focus on regular season success.

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering 2023 with confidence that they hope will help them get off to a great start.

Can the Toronto Blue Jays win the American League East in 2023?

Once again, the Al East will be an absolute battleground with multplie great teams vrying for the crown. The Yankees may be the favorites going in, but the Toronto Blue Jays are not far behind. Getting off to a fast start in April and May could prime them for success all season long.

Kevin Kiermaier is confident his team can do something the organization has never done before, which is a great sign for their overall mindset.

About the author

Nathan is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda. Born in Vancouver B.C., Nathan has always been a huge sports fan. Nathan grew up a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays through virtue of being a Canadian. Attending several Seattle Mariners games over the years made him a fan of the club. His favorite sports moments are Jose Bautista's clutch playoff home run and the Mariners ending their playoff drought in 2022.

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