ARLINGTON, Texas – J.
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busy man on Friday afternoon, unable to find the time to speak to the Toronto
media between advanced meetings and his pregame workout and batting practice
routine. The brief reunion between Arencibia and the club that drafted him, this
three-game weekend series at Globe Life Park, marks the first opportunity for
the former catcher of the future to address public comments he made about the
Blue Jays during a March media scrum at the Rangers spring training facility in
Surprise, Arizona. "That has nothing to do with us," said manager John Gibbons,
who added he wasnt previous aware of Arencibias comments. "We wish him well. Hes
a good guy. He comes to play everyday. I cant get caught up in that." Arencibia
seemed to spare no one and nothing, offering comment on what he perceived to be
the Blue Jays misplaced priorities. "Theres not a lot of riff-raff going on
except for baseball stuff," he said. "Its cool. Its refreshing to be part of
something that is really baseball emphasized." The clubhouse leadership got
addressed. "Elvis (Andrus), (Adrian) Beltre, you have these guys who are leaders
and have been around for a while, they make it easy," Arencibia said at the
time. "Its not like you come in here and youre walking on egg shells." If hes
more comfortable in his new surroundings, the results arent showing it. Entering
Fridays play, Arencibia had appeared in fewer than half of Texas games (19), and
was hitting a measly .140/.190/.246 with one home run. This off a disastrous
2013, Arencibias last in Toronto, during which hit for a .194 batting average
and posted a meager on-base plus slugging percentage of .592 despite hitting 21
home runs. He was non-tendered by the Blue Jays in the offseason and signed a
one-year deal with Texas in free agency. The Rangers are missing their starting
catcher, Geovany Soto, and dont expect him back from a knee injury until later
in June. In the meantime, Arencibia is splitting the catching duties with
Robinson Chirinos, a one-time Chicago Cubs prospect who spent the better part of
a decade in the minor leagues. There is talk around Arlington that when Soto
comes back, Arencibia will be the odd man out. Arencibia is, by nature, a
sensitive individual who seemed to read and hear everything critical written and
said about him. He took it to heart. That same personality trait affected his
relationship with members of the Blue Jays organization. Coaches would offer
advice, try to help, but he would perceive constructive criticism as personal
slight. Toronto decided Arencibia was no longer the right fit. Despite that,
Gibbons still believes Arencibia can forge a successful big league career but he
has some advice. "Its the ability to make some adjustments," said Gibbons. "He
can do that. Ive seen him do it but hes got to be committed to it, you know.
With J.P., hes still on the younger side of this game so hes got the time."
INJURIES IN BASEBALL If youre a baseball fan in Toronto, youve likely got at
least one friend who isnt and who enjoys pointing out how "soft" baseball
players are when it comes to injuries. Youve heard it; the old "Hockey player
takes a puck in the mouth and doesnt miss a shift but the baseball player tweaks
his hamstring and misses three weeks" routine. One player whos spent time on the
disabled list this season suggested to TSN.ca last week that if people felt the
aches and pains baseball players do on a daily basis, theyd be visiting their
doctors office on a regular basis. "Canadas the wrong place to say it because
youve got hockey," said manager John Gibbons. "Those guys break a leg and theyre
still playing so theres probably not a lot of sympathy on that end of it."
Baseball, obviously, is a different sport. Its stop and start, which can wreak
havoc on muscles that are in use one moment and then not again for a number of
minutes. There arent intentionally violent collisions. Remember, too, the Blue
Jays play on Astroturf, which has improved over the years but remains a thick
rug blanketing a concrete surface. "The toughest part about baseball is its
everyday," said Gibbons. "Youre banged up and a certain part of it is skill. If
youre a pitcher or something like that, if youre hurting, you cant perform
because youve got to throw a baseball or something like that." NAVARRO TO RETURN
ON SATURDAY Catcher Dioner Navarro, whos been on the bereavement/family
emergency list since Wednesday, will return in time for the second game of the
Blue Jays three-game series in Texas. The club will make a corresponding roster
move prior to the game. GETZ RETIRES One week ago, Chris Getz was a Toronto Blue
Jay. Today, hes a former baseball player, having formally announced his
retirement. "He called me the other day and he told me its something hes been
contemplating anyway," said manager John Gibbons. "Hes a smart cookie. Getzys
got it all together. He ended up getting his five years in but it was something
that was kind of stewing with him a little bit because in the last couple of
years hes been up and down." Getz and his wife are expecting a baby. He was
designated for assignment on Sunday to accommodate Casey Janssens activation
from the disabled list. The 30-year-old played 459 career games for three teams
(Chicago White Sox, Kansas City, and Toronto), hitting .250/.309/.307 with 50
doubles and 89 stolen bases.
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