The Blue Jays took three out of four games over the weekend against the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers. They have opened up a 5.5 game lead over the New York Yankees in the AL East, and, at 63-43, have the best record in all of baseball.

They are one of the best stories in the game this year. The offence is clicking on all cylinders. The starters are throwing the best they have all season, and they continue to make stellar defensive plays. They are playing with passion and determination. They are having fun and look like a close-knit team.

But it’s time to get better. The trade deadline is 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, so the clock is ticking.

More than a few deals that have already been made. The Seattle Mariners traded for first baseman Josh Naylor for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Yankees traded for third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies. The Kansas City Royals added outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Diamondbacks and infielder Adam Frazier from the Pirates, in addition to extending starter Seth Lugo, which takes him off the market. The Rays added reliever Bryan Baker from the Orioles. The Mets also added Orioles reliever Gregory Soto.

The Naylor and McMahon deals could have the most impact, but even the smallest trade can change a team’s fortunes in a playoff race.

There are still plenty of good players available who will be traded between now and Thursday. The Jays must add a few of them.

They need a starting pitcher, a lefty reliever and a righty reliever. As much as Eugenio Suarez would improve the Jays, I don’t want to do anything to the roster to take at-bats away from Addison Barger. Plus, Anthony Santander and

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