The latest player to sign a minor league contract with the Jays is pitcher James Baldwin.
After pitching just 21 innings in 2003 and 2004 combined Baldwin had a decent year in 2005 in the bullpen, primarily for the Orioles. If he makes the Jays out of spring training he will make $450,000. Much like Weber and Phillips this is a no-risk move with modest upside.
In other Jays news Ricciardi says "We're going (to an arbitration hearing). I just don't see a middle ground with these two (Walker and Hillenbrand)." The team must be pretty confident in their case to take such a hard stand.
Additionally, the Star reports that Ricciardi confirmed that the Jays have a "$4 million standing offer for Bengie Molina".
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