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dustyanddaflames · 03-13-2012, 11:01 AM

I think JPA will be the catcher for the Jays this year, and possibly next - allowing D'Arnaud to properly develop within the minors. Even then, if Arencibia continues to show growth behind the plate, and able to increase his batting average - there is really nothing stopping the Blue Jays from using D'Arnaud as trade bait.

I don't feel there is no real rush to move JPA, as he has done a real good job in learning to ropes of handling a major league staff, and has been able to do so while producing at the plate. They Jays are in a really good spot in a lot of positions, where they have some really good players coming up through the ranks - challenging for positions, and the losers still holding really good trade value (JPA/D'Arnaud, Thames/Snider, Hechevarria/Escobar, Gose/Rasmus, SP)...

03-13-2012, 11:01 AM	#54
dustyanddaflames Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Aug 2002 Exp:	I think JPA will be the catcher for the Jays this year, and possibly next - allowing D'Arnaud to properly develop within the minors. Even then, if Arencibia continues to show growth behind the plate, and able to increase his batting average - there is really nothing stopping the Blue Jays from using D'Arnaud as trade bait. I don't feel there is no real rush to move JPA, as he has done a real good job in learning to ropes of handling a major league staff, and has been able to do so while producing at the plate. They Jays are in a really good spot in a lot of positions, where they have some really good players coming up through the ranks - challenging for positions, and the losers still holding really good trade value (JPA/D'Arnaud, Thames/Snider, Hechevarria/Escobar, Gose/Rasmus, SP)...