Damien Cox: Robbie Ray. Marcus Semien. Kawhi Leonard. A contract year is a powerful motivator. Sometimes one season is enough

Like Kawhi Leonard and Raptors fans after their championship season, Jays watchers have been wondering if the club can re-sign ace Robbie Ray and all-star second baseman Marcus Semien, whatever the cost. But perhaps that’s the wrong way to look it, Damien Cox writes.