Max Scherzer is gearing up for his 19th season in the majors, rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays with a renewed sense of purpose. For Scherzer, the decision to return was crystal clear, especially after reflecting on Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Max Scherzer knew as soon as he got home from the gut-wrenching Game 7 loss that he would be returning for his 19th season.
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In a candid moment on ‘The Show,’ Scherzer shared, “I came home, and I was like, there's no way that was my pitch. There's no way, Game 7, I'm throwing the ball well.
I feel great. That can't be my last pitch.”
His passion for the game and the unpredictability of free agency played a significant role in his decision. “Free agency is a wild animal.
You can think it goes one way, and then it breaks another way.”
Scherzer's performance in the series was commendable, pushing the Blue Jays to the brink of a championship. However, the Dodgers ultimately edged them out with some clutch plays.
The Blue Jays are eyeing a return to the World Series, and having Scherzer back in the fold is a major boost. His veteran presence will be pivotal as the team navigates the challenges of the season.
Reflecting on free agency, Scherzer expressed his desire to remain with Toronto, despite the inherent uncertainties. “There would have been a couple other teams,” he noted on Foul Territory TV.
“I really wanted to come back to Toronto. I just know in free agency, things get sideways.
If I wanted to play, I had to know that it might not be Toronto. At the end of the day, I wanted it to be [Toronto].”
Scherzer's return is not just about unfinished business; it's about leading the charge for another shot at glory with a team he believes in.