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Blue Jays Re-Sign Darwin Barney

By Steve Adams | December 11, 2015 at 9:25am CDT

The Blue Jays announced that they’ve re-signed second baseman Darwin Barney  to a one-year, Major League deal worth $1.05MM.

Barney, 30, spent most of the 2015 season in the minors with the Dodgers but wound up in Toronto in September to fill in for the injured Devon Travis. Barney batted .304/.333/.609 in a tiny sample of 26 plate appearances but is a career .246/.294/.339 hitter in parts of six big league seasons (2091 plate appearances). Most of Barney’s value is derived from his glove, where he’s drawn strong reviews from defensive metrics and won an NL Gold Glove Award (2012) over the course of his career. With Travis set to miss the beginning of next season following shoulder surgery, Barney will serve as a depth piece and a likely option at second base early in the season for manager John Gibbons.

Shi Davidi of Sportsnet first reported the deal (Twitter link).

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  1. Brixton

    8 years ago

    Why? They already have Goins

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    • jdubs

      7 years ago

      Because A) Travis isn’t going to be ready for opening day and B) we need depth and Barney is great defensively

      Reply
  2. ahodg

    8 years ago

    He’ll be the back-up infielder. Devon Travis won’t be recovered from his surgery for the start of the season so they need somebody, anybody better than Clownasaki.

    Reply
  3. loxcane

    8 years ago

    Travis is out until like June… so it makes a lot of sense to get someone that has a good glove and can play either 2B or SS, though it would appear more likely to see Goins be the one that would fill in at short if Tulo needed a day off or got hurt.

    Reply
  4. mack22 2

    8 years ago

    He’s not much

    Reply
  5. HibbardsHustler

    8 years ago

    Wow, thanks head office. I must admit with all the other teams stocking up ( Cubs, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Red Sox ) it’s nice to see the Jays keeping pace with integral moves like this. A great way to spend Great Canadian Dollar Store style.

    Reply
    • jbs32

      8 years ago

      He’s a serviceable bench piece to be the 3rd middle infielder until Travis is back. They needed to get someone but not break the bank on a guy who wouldn’t play 2 months into the season. What did you expect them to do sign Zobrist for those 2 months?

      Reply
    • terrymesmer

      8 years ago

      Would you be appeased if they signed Bastardo and Sipp? The Jays need lefty relievers (after the postseason fiasco) and they wouldn’t break the bank.

      Reply
      • Baseballholic

        8 years ago

        I was surprised the jays didn’t pick a lhp in the RV today, ( As well as the rhp they did: he might be a stay). But yes, Sipp would be a great add for the BP. and, according to a sports journalist here in toronto, the Gm is saying they are not done. So we may get another addition or two….although, I am thinking a free agent starter.

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        • jdubs

          7 years ago

          Do you pay attention at all? They are looking for bullpen help and starting rotation depth (for AAA) but sharpio I guess cares about the win and lose record at AAA more than the MLB

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          • Baseballholic

            7 years ago

            Can Club rhetoric?

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    • jdubs

      7 years ago

      Thank Rogers for opening their bank accounts too… One of the richest companies in Canada and we let Price walk, ridiculous. But that being said I like this signing

      Reply
  6. Frank Richard

    8 years ago

    He provides great defense at second, short, and third. Nice utility guy for late inning defense.

    Reply
  7. Baseballholic

    8 years ago

    This is an excellent sign by the Jays.

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    • jaysfan77

      8 years ago

      I agree, it is, very good bench piece, great defence at different infield positions.

      Reply
      • Baseballholic

        8 years ago

        I agree. Barney is a solid baseball player and i anticipate good things from him. And wait til he has a full year under the tutelage of Mr. Jacoby and Mr.Owens

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  8. szagski13

    8 years ago

    I like this move, but I have to admit, Toronto needs to make some noise this offseason. A lot of their best players have already peaked, with odds being against them bringing back both EE and JBau for 2017 and beyond. I would love us to sign Heyward or Leake, even a couple decent bullpen pieces would do

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  9. Mark 20

    8 years ago

    Nice signing I guess. Serves as a depth piece until travis is back. Wonder what we do with him after?

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