Jays Swap Outfielders
Photo From Sporting News With spring training right around the corner, the Blue Jays decided not to wait for the Florida sunshine to make headlines. Instead, they made a move. Toronto is sending Joey Loperfido back to Houston in exchange for Jesús Sánchez, a right fielder who quietly put together a solid season last year. In 134 games split between Miami and Houston, Sánchez racked up 107 hits and 14 home runs. Not exactly headline-stealing numbers, but not empty calories either. Let’s get this out of the way: Is Jesús Sánchez the missing piece that suddenly turns the Jays into a World Series juggernaut? No. He’s not the parade planner. But he is another bat. And this lineup desperately needs depth that doesn’t disappear for weeks at a time. Sánchez posted a .739 OPS last season, which, in simple terms, means he can get on base and provide some pop. He’s particularly useful against right-handed pitching, and that’s where you’ll likely see him most. This isn’t a blockbuster. It...
