Blue Jays, D'Backs Discussed Snyder For Overbay

If the D'backs are paying part of the contract I could see this happening. The Jays could give up a starter or a reliever. Maybe both. It's tough to assess Snyder's value because of the injury and whether 08 was a fluke or his career norm.

Also Tim - I'm liking that it's starting to be that MLBTR is learning stuff, rather then just reporting what other people are saying. Just goes to show that MLBTR is out there, and you're building connections. Great job!

how is his defense?

I wonder if there's any chance this potential deal could/woud be expanded to include Stephen Drew. I read that the DBacks could look to move him also, and that would fill the Jays other opening.

Thanks for the info Serg

The jays have quietly made some decent moves last year. The rolen trade was genius even if Encarnacion had a bad season. Saved plenty of money there. Too bad they didn't pull the trigger for roy or they would have had a great trade deadline last year.

I think that the jays need to buy low this offseason. They aren't going to compete this year but they have some nice pieces. Trade for Snyder and resign Scutaro...thats a start.

Yeah but Tim do you like this deal? Is this really the best option? What are they asking for in return? do you know? How far away is J.P. Arencibia really?

I considered Snyder the backbone of the D-Backs' 2007-8 run. He calls a great game, takes a BB and has some pop in his bat. If he's healthy, he's one of the better catchers in the game. Best of all, he can be had by anybody willing to pick up his contract. My guess is the Jays haggle too much and somebody else will swoop in and be willing to grab Snyder at full price.

M2 you are clearly biased. I highly doubt any GM will be willing to give up anything of value for an expensive 11+ million for two years of Snyder when other veteran catchers like B.Molina, Barajas, Hernandez, I-Rod, Torrealba, Olivio, and Schnieder will be fighting it out for contracts that are likely to be affordable 1 year deals with an option.

I do like the idea of a Overbay Snyder swap but money has to be coming the Jays way. Overbay has one year left on the contract and he had a decent year.

Overbay would be a nice return to AZ. i belive it is where he started if i am not mistaken.

Richie Sexon, theres a winner!!!!

In other news, what ever happened to Travis Lee?

I like this trade simply because I hate Overbay and have wanted the Jays to deal him for over two years. For what we'd be getting though this is fair value and maybe even favours Zona

Something to consider, just pure speculation: It seemed at the end of the season with the Cito mutiny that Overbay was one of the more disenchanted Jays, for obvious reasons after being platooned with the beyond-awful Kevin Millar all year. Perhaps Overbay asked to be moved?

Grant77 Overbay has an inflated contract. I believe he is slated to earn 7M in 2010...This deal sounds fair for both teams with the jays getting the slight edge b/c of salary dumpage

Overbay for Snyder

That favors Arizona.

- 7m vs 11.5m
- Overbay is in his contract year, Snyder has 2 seasons remaining.
- Overbay is healthier
- Overbay is the better player

I'm guessing cash or a prospect would head to Toronto also.

Well look at this deal for a second. I think it would be a great deal. Everyone mentions that Snyder plays a smart defensive game and goes for the BB and has some pop. He clearly has some pop because in one of his seasons he had 21 HR in 115 games and plus Rod had the worst OBP basically in the league.

Also look who would replace at first. You have a prepared Randy Ruiz and a fairly seasoned Brian Dopirak. If they can get some cash or a prospect as well, then this would be the perfect deal for both teams.

I would go for it. You have a better OBP catcher (plus an extra pick with Barajas) and you will have great hitting at 1B.

Overbay was great defensively but never really went on hot or cold streaks. Just a normal .265 15 HR 80 RBI man. I'd say take the deal in a Jays perspective.

my sarcasm detector usually operates at a high level, but i'm not sure whether marinersfanforlife is serious or not.
let's hope it's not.

i still say that with jeff mathis's playoff performance that it makes napoli available and enticing to the jays in a halladay package.

but then the angels never seem to think outside their own box.

I think this move sets up nicely a Delgado return for Toronto.

Put on hold? I wonder if this related to Snyder's health.

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Snyder is an excellent catcher. Top 5 defensively in the NL. Some would say 2nd behind Yadier Molina. He knows how to call an excellent game, terrific defense, and a pretty good arm to throw out would be stealers.

Offensively, he's hit or miss. Career-wise, around a .230-.240 hitter w/ some occasional pop.

So really, just his recent surgery/back problems are his MAIN downfall.

And no, we dont want Overbay.