Non-Tenders

So, last night was the deadline for team to offer a contract to their pre-free agency players. There were some interesting names not given a contract. I want to run off a couple names that should be interesting to Toronto.

Ty Wigginton
Wigginton has hit 20 HR in each of the last 3 seasons without given 450 AB. He could be very valuable in that he is a good version of Jose Bautista. Ty has played 1B, 3B, 2B, LF, RF the last 2 seasons. He could fill in for Rolen, Overbay, Hill, and LF/DH. He is a perfect platoon guy to carry, who is really versatile. $5M should get it done, but $7-8M wouldn't be a bad idea.

Joey Gathright
Gathright has always been a favourite of mine. The Jays have lacked a speed guy since Otis Nixon almost died on the field of old age. Joey would make a solid 5th OF who could pinch run and play some solid defence. It could take a minor league deal, but a guaranteed deal at league min would be fine.

Chris Capuano
Coming off a serious injury, he would be a solid chance to take on a guy with a decent track record. I would prefer him over Clement. Capuano would probably some cheap with incentives as well.

Daniel Cabrera
Now, I know this is probably a terrible move, but I think Cabrera has incredible stuff, and watching him shut down the Jays offence makes me want to see what he can do as a Blue Jay. $2M? I would take that flier.

Jonny Gomes
Gomes has, pre-2008, mashed lefties. I see a younger Kevin Mench, when he was actually useful on this Continent. He would make a good 4th OF, who could fill in for Lind/Snider against tough lefties and would be fine if needed for a longer stretch in RF when Wells gets hurt. $2-3M would probably get it done.

Robby Hammock
I think he could be a decent back-up for dirt cheap or a quality player in AAA until needed when a catcher goes down. Minor League contract is what is coming for him.

I know that JP isn't going to sign them all, but 1 or 2 would be nice. Cabrera & Wigginton are my 2 preferences, with Gomes & Gathright on my long-time want list.

Make it happen JP.