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(AP) — Marcus Stroman says it is “pretty disheartening” that veteran players like Adam Jones remain unsigned as full-squad spring training workouts are set to begin.“I’m someone who can speak on how much I have learned from these individuals, and I know how important they are to the game of baseball,” the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander said Sunday. “So to see these guys sitting at home and not have jobs, that’s absolute crazy.”Stroman, 27, will have a veteran role this season as the Blue Jays have undertaken a youth movement.“I think it’s a little weird to come into the clubhouse, me having Jose Bautista’s original locker when he used to be the veteran,” Stroman said.Beyond the unsigned star duo of Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, baseball’s free-agency pool still has a surprising number of big names in it: closer Craig Kimbrel, left-hander Dallas Keuchel, outfielder Carlos Gomez and infielder Josh Harrison included.Stroman also pointed out that others, including Melky Cabrera and Curtis Granderson, have only been able to find minor league deals.“The young wave of guys are extremely talented, but they need to be mentored,” Stroman said. “So I think it’s a premium that we start getting some of these guys that don’t have jobs http://www.whitesoxfanproshop.com/authentic-paul-konerko-jersey , they need to have jobs. They should have jobs. They should be in clubhouses. It’s ridiculous that they’re not.”During his formative major league years, Stroman turned to players like Cabrera, Bautista, Mark Buehrle and Josh Donaldson for guidance.“I cannot tell you how much I’ve learned from those guys.” Stroman said. “Without those guy’s knowledge, I wouldn’t be the pitcher I am today. I want these guys that are young now to have that same feeling.”When asked if the Blue Jays front office has done everything it can to put the best team on the field, Stroman replied “we’re going to see.”“Are they doing what they need to do to put the best product on the field, at the end of the day I only care about what’s going on in the clubhouse and I promise you those 25 guys in the clubhouse, I’ll have those guys ready to rock,” Stroman said.Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said the team is excited about its veteran players like Justin Smoak, Kevin Pillar and Kendrys Morales.“We will to continue to bolster our roster anyway we possibly can,” Atkins said.Stroman is looking to rebound from last year when he went 4-9 with a 5.54 ERA over 19 starts. He missed six weeks with right shoulder fatigue and said the shoulder was not right all season.“I’m back to being where I was in 2017,” Stroman said. “I’m back to being extremely calm. I’m back to not having to worry about my shoulder. I’m excited for this year.”Stroman, who could become a free agent after the 2020 season, posted a 13-9 record in 2017.“I want to play here,” Stroman said. “I’ve been waiting to sign a long-term deal.”Stroman added that he has been “offered nothing” when it comes to a multiyear extension.“We’ve had lengthy discussions with Marcus’ representation Carlton Fisk Jersey ,” Atkins said. “Just like any negotiation we have a pretty strong stance on that because of the impact it could have on the potential of getting something done. We like to keep that completely private.”PICKING UP THE PACEThe Blue Jays first full squad workout is Monday and will feature top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The son of Hall of Famer and former Montreal Expos great Vladimir Guerrero hit .402 at Double-A and .336 at Triple-A in 2018.The third baseman will likely start the regular season in the minors, a move that will enable Toronto to delay his potential free agency by a year.“Would you like to see him in the opening-day lineup?” Stroman said. “I’m a pitcher. I would love to see my guy hitting homers. Yes.” ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is still out of the lineup because of his troublesome left hamstring, but still on the active roster and hoping to avoid a third trip to the disabled list this season.“That’s the question right now. We want to wait a couple days,” the 39-year-old Beltre said Thursday.Beltre aggravated the hamstring Monday night when scoring from second base on a bloop single to left-center field. The active career hits leader didn’t play Tuesday night before the Rangers had a day off.“Medically, it’s a grade 2 (strain). But physically, I don’t feel that bad,” Beltre said before the opener of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels.“It’s not something that’s going to take you six weeks to get back. Hopefully, in the next couple days, it’ll show some improvement. If it’s going to 10 days (on the DL), just 10 days.”The Rangers activated right fielder Nomar Mazara from the 10-day disabled list. He hadn’t played since the All-Star break because of a sprained right thumb. Mazara was back in the lineup, batting fourth.Outfielder Willie Calhoun was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Calhoun hit .275 with nine RBIs in 22 games with the Rangers after being called up July 20 when Mazara was formally put on the DL.Beltre missed 12 games while on the disabled list from April 25-May 8, and was back only five games before returning to the DL on May 14 and missing 16 more games. Beltre missed 61 games last season for two DL stints, first for right calf tightness and then the left hamstring late in the season.“I think it’s definitely the first time that it’s happened three times in one year. Obviously, we tried to do everything in our power to not let it happen Jose Abreu Jersey , but it’s baseball,” he said. “Stuff happens. Sometimes you can’t prevent it.”The four-time All-Star, in his 21st big league season and the last year of his Rangers contract, was asked if he would treat things different being at this stage in his career.“That brings the question, is this going to keep happening more often? Is it worth it to fight it back?,” Beltre said. “It’s a sign of maybe … time to get close to, you know, say bye to you guys. But again, it’s something that I’ve been dealing with all my career, since I was 20 years old.”Beltre is hitting .278 with seven homers and 41 RBIs in 86 games this season. He is a .286 hitter with 3,137 hits and 469 homers in 2,900 career games.