Friday’s claim of former Cubs and Orioles outfielder Junior Lake stacks another piece of outfield depth on top of an already impressive pile. This depth goes past the Major League level through AA and AAA, but regardless of Toronto’s next move, this is smart business in the present.
Lake’s addition re-invigorated the conversation around Toronto’s surplus of MLB-ready outfielders, an area that many see as a valuable trade tool in adding a middle-of-rotation starter or better. Kevin Pillar and Dalton Pompey both offer a very high market value while Michael Saunders or Ben Revere could start on many rosters.