Russell Martin is the best catcher that has ever played for the Blue Jays, and he’s a stark contrast for a history littered with with fan favourites, defensive wizards who couldn’t hit, the occasional serviceable veteran who put in a few good years, and several catchers-of-the-future who never quite lived up to their billing. It’s […]
Tag: A.J. Jimenez
Minor League Update: June 4th Edition
We’re into June now, and a lot of the early curiosities have corrected themselves, though not all, and the player development cycle now shifts to the upcoming draft and the subsequent filling out of the short-season team rosters where we’ll begin to get our first 2016 look at a number of interesting players. In the […]
Blue Jays Claim Jesus Montero Off Waivers from Mariners
In a mildly surprising move, the Blue Jays claimed Jesus Montero off waivers from the Seattle Mariners today, per beat writer Ryan Divish: Montero claimed by the Blue Jays — Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) March 28, 2016 In a corresponding move, the team designated catcher A.J. Jimenez for assignment. #BlueJays DFA A.J. Jimenez, who's out of […]