Buffalo Boy's Blog

The Jays solidified one of the few positions left that I had worries about. Catching was going to be a worry this year with just Gregg Zaun and Sal Fasano so they went out and despite negotiations breaking down last offseason, made another attempt at getting Rod Barajas.

Barajas has power at the plate and the nice thing about him is he can throw runners out and with Zaun getting up there in age, you never know, Barajas may be the full time catcher for a year or so before the kids get to the big club. (Thigpen and Diaz).

I like this move and the only other problem I have going into spring training is the lack of a left hander in the starting rotation. It would be nice to see Gustavo Chacin get back in gear and find himself as the 5th starter. I am one of those who believes that in order to maximize the potential of your starting rotation you should have a lefty in there who can throw a lineup off for a game in a given series. If Gustavo doesn't come back that is the one and only move I hope that JP has in the back of his mind is making a deal for  a left handed starter.