Dickey will soon be 42, and was 10-15 with a 4.69 ERA.
So why bring him back?
The rubber arm. He can eat innings (169.2). He can make spot starts. He can be the old style mop-up man when the starters falter.
And the fans loved him. Let’s do the reunion!
If any opportunities arise for next season, he said, he’ll decide about his future then.
Source: R.A. Dickey reflects on time with Blue Jays: ‘I’ll never forget it’ – Sportsnet.ca