Blue Jays claim SS Ray Olmedo off waivers

[SLAM]

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays claimed shortstop Ray Olmedo off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday and added him to their 40-man roster. To make room on the roster for Olmedo, Toronto designated infielder Ryan Roberts for assigment. Olmedo spent most of last season with the Triple-A Louisville Bats in the Reds' farm system. In 100 games with the Bats, the switch-hitter posted a .282 average with three home runs and 29 RBIs.

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[Dr.Funk]

We now have 3 very similar players in Olmedo, McDonald and Clayton. One of them most likely will be moved, rumours are that Cleveland is interested in bringing back Johnny Mac.

[brewersfan19]

If memory serves me correctly, Olmeda is a nice guy to come off the bench to give someone a day off here and there, and play some good defense in late inning situations.

[Halladay_is_God]

I hated the Clayton signing and now I just hate more

Lets not forget JP picked up Jason Smith (anbother SS/2B) in the Rule 5 Draft,

[brewersfan19]

I loved Royce Clayton in his younger days when he was in SF!!! Even St. Louis!! As a Brewer he sucked! Not a fan any more of his either! Olmedo isnot an everyday player, at least not as of yet! But on the positive side, bat your SS in the 9 hole and just play good defense, and with the top of your line-up loaded you will be ok! Anything offensively from your SS is an added bonus!

[Dr.Funk]

Rotoworld thinks that with a good Spring he can emerge as the starting SS.


I don't think Smith is considered an option at SS.

[Dr.Funk]

Blue Jays sent infielder Ray Olmedo outright to Triple-A Syracuse.

Olmedo made it all the way to the Blue Jays on waivers from the Reds last week, so they had to figure there was a good chance of getting him through now. He'll still be in camp as a non-roster player, and he should get a long look