I think if the Jays are in there, AA offered something low and the name is being released for leverage in last minute negotiations. Spending more than a million on a mediocre closer sounds unlikely unless Frasor and/or Downs are already set to be on the move.

We´re in rebuilding modus…
For sure the Jays can get something back for Frasor ´n Downs… Gregg is ok for one year… or you even can give Dusty the chance to close…. looks like his body was made for a bp-job….

Some possible scenarios, AA thinks that:
a) he’s better of signing Gregg and trading another bullpen asset (i.e. Frasor, Downs, Accardo, Tallet) to fill other holes … which may be true, either now or later in the season at the deadline.
b) he can sign Gregg cheap for 1 year, and if he has a bounce back year you might be able to offer him arbitration and get draft pick(s) for him … he was a type A this past year, but the Cubs declined to offer him arbitration b/c he had a down year. Even if he’s just type B next year that could be a solid pick.
c) both of the above

All-in-all I think it’s a low risk move.

Gregg completely lost it mid season. Also, $2.75 mill? That’s $2 mill too much. We’ll see how this move plays out ie trades because, as it stands, it’s a bad move. It’s not like the team is lacking in righthanded closers (Accardo, Fraser) or right handed relievers (Merkin, Janssen).

I have to say this is AA’s first move I don’t agree with at all. Yuck.