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Beyond their roster uncertainties, the Blue Jays face the challenge of alluring free agents to a franchise with questions regarding its stability. An analysis reveals that location and family considerations have played an essential role in the free agency decisions of top players. For example, the Blue Jays were reportedly close to landing Corbin Burnes, but competing franchises offered the advantages of proximity to family settings, thus influencing his decision to opt for a contract with the Diamondbacks.