The interesting questions for the Blue Jays now revolve around how the players will be deployed including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returning to No. 3 in the order and the subtle but significant shift trading Reese McGuire for Zack Collins. bnicholsonsmith
haven’t finalized their opening day roster yet. The way manager Charlie Montoyo describes it, the competition continues for a few open bullpen spots and there’s still a bench role available — even after the trade that sent Reese McGuire to the Chicago White Sox for fellow catcher Zack Collins.Alejandro Kirk’s defensive importance to the Blue Jays only grows after the departure of McGuire, who had worked with Toronto’s pitchers for the last four seasons.
On that front, the trade of McGuire for Collins marks a subtle but significant shift. While both are 27-year-old catchers who hit from the left side, their profiles as players are very different. Where McGuire’s biggest strength is his glove, the Blue Jays are most intrigued by Collins’ bat. His experience behind the plate is an asset, of course, but he may end up being used more as a designated hitter or pinch hitter.
Defensively speaking, some in the industry view Collins as below-average. But as Kirk has continued developing behind the plate, he became a more important part of the Blue Jays’ defensive plans. With one notable exception, the Blue Jays have been sure to pair Kirk with all of their pitchers this spring in an attempt to build familiarity.
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