is still plugging away in AAA. He had a bad year this year at the plate, hitting .258/.341/.417 (though he did hit 15 HRs, a career high) and playing mostly the outfield. Adams didn’t hit as well in the majors as he needed to or the Jays thought he would — his on-base skills just didn’t translate to the majors. Worse, his fielding was really bad, first at SS, and then at other infield positions at which they tried him. He didn’t have the arm for short or third and wasn’t good at second base either, so the Jays tried to remake him as a utility player. The problem was that he has had two full years at AAA in that role and he hasn’t hit at all. Now the Jays’ outfield and bench picutre is much more crowded (particularly from the left-handed side) and it is hard to imagine Adams making his way back to the Jays. A change of scenery might help.

if JP is to believed and it is a truly open competition, Cecil seems like the most talented. But I think Ricciardi is shading a little and the Jays would prefer someone else to claim the 5th starter job. My guess is that the Jays go with Clement if he is healthy; if not, Romero. I see Richmond as more of a solid contingency plan throughout the season and Maroth as just there in the event of a total water landing. I think Cecil, Romero x 2, and Bullington will get starts before Maroth.