Jays sign Pods

[snipezo]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/02/blue-jays-sign-scott-podsednik.html

8:20pm: Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that Podsednik will earn $1MM if he makes the team (Twitter link). Declining the option with the Dodgers definitely didn't work out the way he would have liked.

3:01pm: The Blue Jays have signed Scott Podsednik to a minor league deal with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, the team announced. The 34-year-old speedster joins the Blue Jays after back-to-back solid seasons spent in Chicago, Kansas City and Los Angeles. Sports One Management represents the Blue Jays' new addition.

Podsednik posted a .297/.342/.382 line in 595 plate appearances for the Royals and Dodgers last year. He stole 35 bases (50 attempts) so, along with fellow newcomer Rajai Davis, he'll help manager John Farrell realize his goal of creating a well-rounded offense instead of a homer-centric one.

Podsednik, a ten-year veteran, figures to be in competition with Davis and Juan Rivera for playing time. A left-handed hitter, Podsednik will provide Farrell with alternatives to Davis and Rivera, who both bat from the right side.

The Dodgers didn't offer Podsednik arbitration after the season, so they don't gain a pick for losing the Type B free agent. Podsednik turned down his side of his mutual option with the Dodgers after the team picked its side up for $2MM. Unless his minor league deal with Toronto is an unusually lucrative one, Podsednik would have obtained more guaranteed money by exercising his option back in November.

Sweet. More speed. I think he may share a platoon role with Davis.

 

[Rios15]

I always loved Posednik. Glad to have him apart of the team.

 

[Phil The Thrill]

Same, I used to be a big fan of him and his wheels back in his White Sox days.

 

[H-MYK]

Would be interesting how he does with the Jays. I've always liked him, but I'm a bit weary of the signing. When you spent the last few years, bouncing from team to team, people tend to be unsure of your future.

 

[snipezo]

only a minor league deal. It shouldn't hurt the team

 

[Mexi]

he blows ass

but i love him for one reason only
he turned down 2M guaranteed from the Dodgers this offseason and ended up with a minor league deal
lmao

thanks Pods