Ryan Doumit an option in Toronto?
by Eli Greenspan on Nov 16, 2009 4:42 PM EST
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The Pirates reportedly are very willing to move catcher Ryan Doumit, FOXSports.com is reporting. Doumit had a breakout year in 2009 hitting .318 with 15 home runs, but battled injuries in 2009 to hit only .250 in 75 games.
Doumit will make 3.5 million dollars in 2010 and 5.1 million in 2011, pretty reasonable if he can return to 2008 form.
The Blue Jays could re-sign Rod Barajas as a one year stop gap for catching prospect J.P. Arenciba; however, Arenciba hit .236 with 21 home runs and struck out 114 times to just 26 walks, and needs more seasoning before being expected to play everyday in Toronto. Realistically, he won't be ready to take over until the middle of 2011 or the start of 2012.
Bringing in Doumit to play catcher would be a good stop gap and could provide the Blue Jays with a big bat at a relatively cheap cost. And if Arenciba proves to be ready sooner than expected, then Doumit could be moved to first base or the outfield.
What would it cost the Blue Jays for Doumit? Doumit has only had one season in which he played over 100 games, so the Pirates can't demand too much in return.
The Pirates' bullpen is pretty weak, even if you include injured pitchers Evan Meek and Jose Ascanio in the bullpen. The Blue Jays' bullpen is relatively young and deep, meaning moving one of them in a trade likely wouldn't hurt in the long run.
If the Jays offered Jesse Carlson, they might be able to land the catcher.
At least it's a start.
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This is why i'd prefer we hold on to him until next season some time.
His value is too low right now unless some team comes along and offers a deal too good to pass up. The problem is, Doumit is such an injury risk, he could break every bone in his body between now and then. But If Jesse Carlson or someone similar in value is all we’d get right now, i say no thanks.
by phil79 on Nov 17, 2009 12:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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