Anthopoulos on trade talks, draft picks, Sanchez

Aaron Sanchez. (Shi Davidi/Sportsnet)

Sportsnet Staff July 2, 2014, 12:09 PM

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos addressed members of the Toronto media prior to Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Here’s some of what he had to say. (More to come…)

On Aaron Sanchez:

AA watched last two Sanchez starts in person. Really impressed by gains

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) July 2, 2014

Intriguingly, AA says recent arm-slot adjustment for Aaron Sanchez helping command, makes him think RHP could help this season.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) July 2, 2014

On trade talks:

On trade talks, AA says lots off teams waiting to all-star break before deciding which direction to go.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) July 2, 2014

#BlueJays keeping open mind in trade talks. Could pursue IF, RP, SP. No untouchables per Anthopoulos. More to come at http://t.co/CeZKmvwSMX

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) July 2, 2014

On today’s 2014 draft pick signings:

AA says slot price of about $3m represents fair discount on Hoffman, who if not for injury would have been top 3-4 pick.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) July 2, 2014

AA says they'll follow 12-month protocol post TJ with Jeff Hoffman, who's in Florida right now. That will take him to next year

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) July 2, 2014

AA says Max Pentecost working out in Florida, once passport is in order and he's ready, will report to Vancouver, likely next week.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) July 2, 2014