Even though the Toronto Blue Jays have sent Travis Snider down, that doesn’t mean he’s on his way out according to manager John Farrell.
The morning after optioning the 24-year-old to the triple-A Las Vegas 51s to begin the 2012 season, Farrell told the Jeff Blair Show on Sportsnet 590 it would be wrong to assume Snider is no longer in the team’s plans because he didn’t beat out Eric Thames for the starting left field job.
“At this point in time, we’re not ready to turn the page on Travis Snider and move him elsewhere,” Farrell told Blair Monday.
In response to a question surrounding whether there has been talk of dealing Snider for pitching help, Farrell said, “that’s not been discussed.”
SPORTSNET 590 AUDIO: John Farrell on Jeff Blair Show
In 17 Grapefruit League games this spring, Snider hit .271/.340/.625/.965 with four home runs, a team-high 16 RBIs, five walks and a team-high 17 strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Thames has posted a spring line of .333/.380/.511/.891 with one home run, seven RBIs, four walks and 10 strikeouts in 18 games.
On Travis Snider: I spoke with a couple executives following the outfield market, and they believe #BlueJays are inclined to keep him.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) March 26, 2012
I tip my cap n hold my head high. Left it all out there n will continue that same focus in Vegas. Thank u all for your overwhelming support
— Travis Snider (@Lunchboxhero45) March 25, 2012
