In 2012. the Jays felt themselves to be in a position of strength at the catching position. J.P. Arencibia was coming off a decent rookie season in 2011, and Travis d’Arnaud, A.J. Jimenez and Yan Gomes were considered to be near-MLB ready. The Jays were so confident, they traded d’Arnaud to the Mets (in the Dickey deal), and Gomes to Cleveland.
As Rabbie said, the best laid plans of mice and men ,,,
JPA slumped badly in 2013, to a 57 wRC+ and a negative WAR. He was traded to the Rangers, and then to the Rays, but never achieved the promise.