Missed out already
Stephen Vogt
It’s curious to hear that the Blue Jays might be interested in Miguel Montero, especially because Stephen Vogt was available as recently as last week. It’s not that Vogt has All-Star potential anymore, but he should have as much upside as the other catchers who have been designated.
He was hitting .217/.287/.357 with the A’s before he was released, and has already been snapped up by the Brewers. He doesn’t rate as a great defensive catcher by any means, but he’s had a history of success on the offensive side of the ball. He was an All-Star in both 2015 and 2016 as well, so it hasn’t been that long since he was useful.
It’s a moot point though, as he’s already signed with the Brewers and made his debut on Wednesday evening.
Neftali Feliz
Okay, I’ll drop it, I just have this eery feeling that he’s going to find himself. Something about missing out on a power pitcher that could be had for nothing eats at me a little, but this could be one of those things that people make fun of me about in a couple months.
Francisco Rodriguez
Like Feliz, I would have been in favour of giving K-Rod a chance to revive his career in Toronto. He’s obviously had a successful career, compiling 437 career saves since his debut in 2002.
He’s already signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals and could even be a candidate to pitch at the back of their bullpen, despite just a 7.82 ERA this season while pitching with Detroit. The Nationals have been thin in that department all season long, so it’s probably worthwhile gamble to see if the veteran has a few tricks left up his sleeve.