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Appears as if Greg Holland will be heading to Colorado
was hoping the jays woukd have gambled in him. But that is what he is a gamble
Appears as if Greg Holland will be heading to Colorado
It doesn't give him first dibs at all. His lack of options might, but a guaranteed contract for such a tiny amount doesn't.
All things being equal, he'll get the spot thanks to his contract.
All indications are they will bring in a lefty for the pen before the season. Would likely be one of Logan, Blevins or Howell.
Shapiro did say a few weeks ago that the team would look very different from then to Spring Training. Since then the Jays have added Bautista and Saltalamacchia.
I think they make at least 2 bullpen additions and maybe an upgrade in LF before ST. And a bunch of minor league deals.
And if all things are equal, there's no problem with that.
If someone clearly deserves the spot more than him, the contract won't prevent that player from taking the spot.
I think it's a great deal for the Jays. If Salty doesn't take the job in spring training, he'll start off in the minors and be able to provide some quality catcher depth in case AJJ falters or Martin gets injured.
I disagree. It gives him first dibs. And a lengthy dibs most likely. The money is irrelevant really - 1mil or 4mil it's the same hurdle in the end.
He's a replacement player who should be earning every day he plays in the majors.
Disagree. Carrera is an ideal 4th OF. Adds a bit of speed and defense and even a little pop. Can't ignore either how he stepped up in the postseason when called on. Should be able to fill in competently at all OF positions.
Sure you don't want him playing every day, but he can certainly contribute in a p/t role. And for your 4th OF you dont want a guy where it would be better for him to be getting regular ABs at MiLB level. Also don't want a guy who will come in rusty or be a malcontent on the bench. Zeke checks a lot of boxes for the job and is cheap.
And if all things are equal, there's no problem with that.
If someone clearly deserves the spot more than him, the contract won't prevent that player from taking the spot.
Disagree. Carrera is an ideal 4th OF. Adds a bit of speed and defense and even a little pop. Can't ignore either how he stepped up in the postseason when called on. Should be able to fill in competently at all OF positions.
Sure you don't want him playing every day, but he can certainly contribute in a p/t role. And for your 4th OF you dont want a guy where it would be better for him to be getting regular ABs at MiLB level. Also don't want a guy who will come in rusty or be a malcontent on the bench. Zeke checks a lot of boxes for the job and is cheap.
If 1.2M or whatever is stopping you from giving someone else more deserving of a roster spot, you have bigger problems imo.
toronto – as the toronto blue jays continue exploring the market for left-handed relievers, veteran southpaw craig breslow has emerged on their radar, according to an industry source.
The sides have been in touch in recent days and, as rob bradford of weei first reported, the blue jays were among the teams in attendance when breslow worked out for scouts monday.
like jarrod saltalamacchia, who agreed to a minor-league deal with the blue jays tuesday, breslow played on the 2013 red sox team that won the world series. Ben cherington, the gm of that red sox team, now works for the blue jays as their vice president of baseball operations.
along with breslow, the market features some higher-profile left-handed options. Jerry blevins, an excellent fit on paper, remains in contact with the blue jays, according to a source. beyond that there’s travis wood, who’s believed to be seeking a starting job, and boone logan. While blevins and logan seem well-positioned to land multi-year deals, breslow would be available more affordably on a one-year contract or perhaps a minor-league deal with incentives.
Assuming Shapiro and Atkins do the same thing as last year and try and improve the bullpen through early season deals, the only thing we'll probably see before Spring Training is a LF brought in.
Even then, the chances of that are probably lower than 10%.
What number will Morales wear? Any idea?