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Blue Jays Sign Armando Benitez
According to the Toronto Star, the Blue Jays have signed reliever Armando Benitez to a minor league deal. He's apparently not in the closer picture (which makes sense, with B.J. Ryan and Jeremy Accardo good to go).
Benitez, 35, struck out 57 in 50.1 innings last year with the Giants and Marlins. The problem was too many hits, home runs, and walks. That resulted in an ERA of 5.36. Benitez's control has always been poor; he's succeeded by being tough to hit. The strong Toronto defense could help in that regard.
By the way, Benitez's agent called the White Sox before he signed, but they weren't able to discuss the possibility.
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For the sake of added depth, I guess its a decent pick-up but it only makes me wonder about the health of the existing pitchers.
With Janssen recently missing an outing with shoulder pain and B.J. Ryan being held back another week, this signing makes me think the Jays may not have the pitching depth as they claim to have.
Posted by: BJays Fan! | March 11, 2008 at 12:51 PM
If the Giants get rid of someone from their bullpen, that should tell how bad a pitcher is...
Posted by: zito4cyyoung | March 11, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Oh man, poor Jay’s fans.
Posted by: daveinexile | March 11, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Guess they couldn't talk John Rocker out of retirement.
Posted by: touchmymonkey | March 11, 2008 at 02:10 PM
"If the Giants get rid of someone from their bullpen, that should tell how bad a pitcher is..."
With the way the Giants are managed and make decisions, he'll probably have an ERA around 2.
Posted by: juiced | March 11, 2008 at 03:26 PM
This signing cannot hurt the Jays at all...if he plays well then he can't possibly hurt the team, and if he struggles, he's very easy to hide in the bullpen with their depth, or he can be easily let go.
Posted by: OKGoJay | March 11, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Does this mean he has to be added to the Jays 40man roster ???
Do the Jays need to put someone on waivers ???
Posted by: BaseBallz | March 11, 2008 at 06:03 PM
Wonder how much he's getting. Not a bad signing if the contract isn't huge, adds depth which is always good.
Posted by: Jays Believer 92,93 | March 11, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Re: "If the Giants get rid of someone from their bullpen, that should tell how bad a pitcher is"
Giants is where the Jays scooped up Jeremy Accardo hehehe ... Hard to see Benitez making the Jays but he might be useful in AAA as insurance in case of injuries
Posted by: Jim T | March 11, 2008 at 09:00 PM
he cant be getting much money so it seems sensible to me. this is what the jays needed, depth in case the young guys dont work out. he might be ok in middle relief, just no more closing. not even on back to backs. not even if there is an injury. no more closing. that would be ultimately stupid
Posted by: Joelcards | March 11, 2008 at 11:43 PM