Travis Snider is not going to take up a long term residence in Dunedin this year. According to the Manchester Union-Leader, the 20 year-old hitting phenom is on his way to the Eastern League this season, perhaps a bit ahead of schedule.Given his importance to the franchise, Snider's progress will likely be monitored very closely this summer. If he hits AA pitching well (and his AFL performance would seem to indicate that he will), his ticket may be punched for the big club for April of 2009.
Speaking of left field...
With the moves made by the club and those thrust upon them in the past week, the roster seems to be in place for the the start of the season, with the notable exception of left field. The Reed versus Shannon battle hasn't exactly been cleared up, although if, like the Sun's Mike Rutsey, you're reading the tea leaves, we can expect to see Stewart in left and Reed in limbo on opening day.
Two more weeks of fake games?
God almighty...save us now.
If niether player has distinguished themselves, wouldn't it make sense to keep Stewart in the minors since he has a minor league contract?
ReplyDeleteIt's possible that Stewart has the option of bailing if he is sent to the minors.
ReplyDeleteThe Jays signed him to a "minor-league" deal so that they didn't have to make a move on the 40 man roster until the start of the season.
I think Stewart has to go to the minors until May before he can opt out and become a free agent.
ReplyDeleteOr so I'm lead to believe. I tend to be wrong.