As the Blue Jays really started tearing down their roster for a rebuild last summer, there were some veterans that could have made sense to keep around. Arguably, Russell Martin could have been one of those players.
The now 36-year-old had one year remaining on the five year pact he signed before the 2015 season and could have served an important role as a mentor for his young teammates, especially for Danny Jansen, who took over the role as the starting catching. However, the Blue Jays made the right decision this past off-season, sending Martin to the L.