No Duca

The Nats beat the Blue Jays, at least for the free agent Paul Lo Duca. As many suspected Lo Duca was looking for a full-time role, which he would get with the Nationals. He would be number 2 behind Greg Zaun in Toronto.

So what's next? The Jays were dealt a blow losing this battle. This position is weak. Zaun underperformed as a hitter last year and throwing out base stealers. Curtis Thigpen did not perform well at the major league leval last year. There is also a possibility the Jays could sign Sal Fasano the free agent catcher that spent most of the year at Syracuse last year. Robinzon Diaz is another young talent that is waiting and could be ready to move to the big leagues soon. Diaz hit .320 with 4 HR and 40 RBI with AAA Syracuse last year. Curtis Thigpen Hit .285 with 3 HR and 20 RBI with AAA Syracuse and .238 with 0 HR and 11 RBI with Toronto. The Veteran Sal Fasano hit .262 at Syracuse and .178 with Toronto.

If Diaz makes it to the big leagues and makes a big impact it could be better that the Jays didn't sign Lo Duca. I think you bring Diaz to spring training and see how he does, then make the decision