Jays Make More 40-Man Roster Moves
by Tom Dakers on Nov 9, 2009 6:44 PM EST
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The Jays made a couple of roster moves today. Here is the press release:
The TORONTO BLUE JAYS made two additions to the 40-man roster today by selecting the contract of 1B BRIAN DOPIRAK from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League and claiming infielder MIKE McCOY on waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
DOPIRAK, 25, split the 2009 season between New Hampshire of the Eastern League (AA) and Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Combined, the 6-4, 220 lb. right-handed hitter posted a .317 average with 42 doubles, 27 home runs and 102 RBI in 139 games. The Palm Harbor, Florida resident was selected as the R. Howard Webster Award (MVP) winner for New Hampshire in 2009.
McCOY, 28, hit .307 in 2009 with 27 doubles, five triples, 102 runs scored and 40 stolen bases for Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). The 5-9, 175 lb. right-handed hitter posted a .405 on-base percentage with 80 walks and 70 strikeouts in 132 games. The San Diego, California native appeared in 12 games for Colorado last season going hitless in five at bats.
Me again: Dopirak had to be moved to the 40 man or he could have been picked up by another team McCoy played 2B and SS for Colorado Springs, he has good speed, stealing 40 bases last year (only caught 6 times) and he knows how to take a walk. Again it is just a case of adding depth but looks like the team is trying to have as many options for SS as possible next season. Gotta like the speed. I'll hunt around for scouting reports on him later, don't have the time at the moment. At 28 he is a little old for a prospect but could fill a role for a year or two.
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Is he the Real McCoy?
He’s clearly got a bat and legs. Since he hasn’t made the bigs to stay – at his age – obviously his D must be suspect. With his speed – I’d be inclined to think his range would be OK – so – it must be his arm is weak.
by Mylegacy on Nov 9, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he seems like a nice addition to the team
by aagoodfella on Nov 9, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rumours
Stating that the Jays could be a part of a 3-way deal. The deal: Overbay to the Mets, Castillo to the Cubs, & Bradley to the Jays. I hope there is, at the very least, a few prospects and/or cash coming our way.
by Frag on Nov 9, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I saw that one...
everyone gets rid of a contract they don’t want. I don’t understand us wanting Bradley but never know.
by Tom Dakers on Nov 9, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
overbay's contract is not nearly as bad as the others
he’s owed 7 million next year and will probably be worth it, whereas Bradley is owed 21 M over the next two years and Castillo is owed 12 M over the next two.
Overbay is probably about a 2 WAR (so 3.5mil/Win) player next year, Castillo may be worth 2 WAR over the life of his deal (6mil/Win) and Bradley might be worth about 5 War over the two seasons (4mil/Win). Add in the fact that Bradley can’t even play OF most of the time and I don’t see how he helps us much more than Overbay.
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by jessef on Nov 9, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would imagine we would need some money coming our way.
Does it seem to anyone else that AA is trying very hard to clear the way to first base for Adam Lind?
by Tom Dakers on Nov 9, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Im pretty sure the Jays have made it pretty clear that he wont be playing first. He needs to be in an instructional league if hes going to, and theyre not going to put him there. No chance hes anything other than DH this year.
I dont see why the Jays (if they can get rid of Overbay) wouldnt put Ruiz/Dopirak at first.
Onions Baby Onions
by ohmybosh on Nov 10, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yea, Lind blew off the instructional league this year
but no matter how you slice it with Overbay, MIllar, Dopirak, Ruiz and maybe Lind, there were way way way too many potential players for 1B musical chairs with the Jays this year
by aagoodfella on Nov 10, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Snider in Left, Wells in CF, Bradley in RF…. Lind DH with Dopriak and Ruiz to play 1B, and spell the others… Lind could easily move to the OF for a game or two.. it`d be the backup CF that would be a problem…not sure if Bradley could play there anymore…
by Lanky07 on Nov 10, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
McCoy probably sounds better than he is, as he’s 28 and didn’t put up good numbers like these before. I don’t expect anything from him but depth is good of course.
by Woodman663 on Nov 10, 2009 8:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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