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More Dealing For Blue Jays New Manager!

Posted on August 5, 2011 at 05:49 PM.

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The Blue Jays new manager has finally finished his over haul for Spring Training. He made a series of moves today to add to his already suprising amount of moves last night. It looks as if they Jays and looking to compete this season rather then waiting on some Prospects. Here are the deals:

1) The Jays traded Closer Jon Rauch, High rated Catching Prospect (2-4 star) Carlos Perez, and other High SP Prospect Abe Wakefeild (2-3 star) to the Rangers for their Closer Neftali Perez, and Reliever Pedro Strop.

- Summary:
The Jays have been in need for a solid closer and they finally have it. They had to give 2 high prospects but it should pay off. The Rangers didnt want to talk Feliz but when they Jays mentioned Carlos Perez the Rangers were interested and a deal was finalized. Strop should start the year with AAA.

2) The Jays moved their young SP Brandon Morrow, utility man Mark Teahen, and 1B prospect Nelson Reyes (1-3 star) to the Twins for SP Francisco Liriano, and 1B/DH power hitter Jim Thome.

-Summary:
The Jays like Liriano and had to part with Morrow to get him. They also got Thome who should backup Lind at 1B and Arencieba at DH. The Jays liked his 1 year deal and think he can help them this season. The Rangers get a nice young heavy throwing SP and Teahen who can play many positions. They also get a young 1B for their farm.

3) The Jays traded 3B Jayson Nix, LRP Brain Tallet, and LF prospect Jack Hennessey (1-3 star) to the Tigers for 3B Wilson Betemit, and RP Ryan Perry.

-Summary:
The Jays wanted a 3B (besides Bautista who they want in the OF) to help push Lawrie along. With him there pressing for At Bats, it should light a fire under Lawrie and make him better. They will share time at 3b but Lawrie should get the majority of starts unless he struggles. They also get Ryan Perry who will start in AAA and battle other aquisitons (Escalona, Strop) for a shot in the big leagues this year. The Tigers get Nix who will help them at 3B plus Tallet whos a lefty that they liked and a LF prospect for their Farm.

4) Lastly, the Jays dealt 2 young OF with alot of potential in Travis Snider and Eric Thames, along with 3B Prospect Patrick Morgan (1-3 star) to the Rays for utility player Ben Zobrist, and C Kelly Shoppach.

- Summary:
This shocking move was because they had way to many OF and they wanted to deal 2 of their young ones for 1 solid player. Zobrist will start in the OF but also help backup 2B and should fit in great for the Jays. Shoppach will start in AAA until called upon.

* They Jays also added FA'a 1B/3B Mike Lamb, and Canadian OF Matt Stairs to deals. They will be assigned to AAA.

*This looks like the end until the season starts. Spring Training starts tonight so updates to come*