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Blue Jays reportedly open to trading Adam Lind and Mark Buehrle, pick up Justin Smoak
The Blue Jays are reportedly set to dive into the trade market this offseason with rumours already swirling around veterans Adam Lind and Mark Buehrle. From the New York Post in regards to Lind:
If you want to take a guess on the first significant trade of the offseason, the Blue Jays moving Adam Lind is a good bet. Toronto has to either pick up a $7.5 million 2015 option or buy out Lind for $1 million, and there are strong indicators the Jays want to reallocate those funds elsewhere. The Mariners and A’s stand out as teams that could dedicate significant DH at-bats to Lind.
The Toronto Sun also indicated there are multiple teams interested in Lind. On Tuesday the Blue Jays claimed first baseman/designated hitter Justin Smoak off waivers from the Mariners, only adding fuel to the speculation that Lind is on his way out of Toronto. Smoak was once considered one of the top prospects in baseball but has largely been a disappointment since reaching the majors in 2010.
The story about Buehrle comes via the Boston Globe:
Buehrle will be made available in a trade, though his $19 million contract will likely be a deterrent unless the Jays are willing to assume part of it. The Jays need to replenish their player depth and the quick-working Buehrle might be a way to do it.
Both players performed well for the Jays in 2014. Lind hit .321/.381/.479 in 96 games and was particularly dominant against right-handed pitching. Buerhle was worth 3.5 fWAR and pitched over 200 innings for the 14th straight year.
Buehrle has one year left on his current deal and at $19 million it seems unlikely Toronto will be able to move him. Lind, however, presents a more interesting case.
The club holds a $7.5 million player option for 2015 and one worth $8 million for 2016 for the 31-year-old. They have until five days after the end of the World Series to decide whether or not to pick up the option for next season.
Lind's contract and ability to fill the left-handed side of a first base/designated hitter platoon makes him very attractive to other teams and the Blue Jays may consider him a luxury at this point as they look to improve their infield and bullpen depth.
