Blue Jays sign Jaime Garcia

It looks like Joe Biagini won’t be the Jays 5th starter, at least to start off the season.

The Blue Jays have signed LHP Jaime Garcia to a 1-year contract worth $8 million, with a team option for a second year. It looks like the option is for $10 million, with a $2 million buyout. So, he’s guaranteed $10 million.

Garcia, 31, pitched for the Braves, Twins and Yankees last year. He was only a Twin for a few days, coming in a trade for from the Braves on July 24th and then sent off to the Dark Side on July 30th.

In total he made 27 starts, had a 5-10 record and a 4.41 ERA. In 157 innings, he allowed 157 hits, 18 homers, 64 walks with 129 strikeouts.

He’s been in the majors for 9 years. He’s got a 67-55 record with a 3.69 ERA, pitching for the Cardinals until last year.

It seems like a reasonable contract.

The Orioles signed Andrew Cashner earlier this afternoon. He got 2-years and $16 million, with a vesting option for a third season. He gets the 3rd year if he pitches 360 innings between the first two years.