The Orioles signed Jesus Montero to a minor league deal:
Jesus Montero, 27, agreed to a minor league deal, the signing confirmed by executive vice president Dan Duquette. The former elite catching prospect now is a first baseman/designated hitter who’s suspended for the first 50 games of 2017 after testing positive for the banned stimulant dimethylbutylamine back in September.
Montero appeared in 126 games with the Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, batting .317/.349/.438 with 24 doubles, 11 home runs and 60 RBIs. He made the International League All-Star team.
I usually don’t care about minor league signings like this, but Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter have a history of finding unwanted players and making the most of their limited skill set. We’ll see what the team does with Montero, who will be playing at peak age this season. If his ability to get on base in the minors finally translates to the majors, he’ll be a useful hitter.
from baseballmusings.com http://ift.tt/2iFSprF
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