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"The biggest part really was being able to be a part of a championship team," Cease said during his introductory news conference at baseball's Winter Meetings. "Obviously with the run last year, they've proven that they have championship-caliber players and obviously a good process. That was probably the number one thing.
"And then from there, it was also how would they help me maximize and develop and basically reach my potential more often. That was important to me.
"It seemed from the get-go that it was going to be pretty inevitable."
Inevitable and potentially invaluable for the Jays, who took their postseason success directly to the offseason in making strides to get back to the sport's pinnacle in 2026.