The Toronto Blue Jays made their final move of the off-season yesterday by signing veteran infielder Kevin Millar to a minor-league contract with an invite to major-league camp.
The 37-year-old's addition caps an underwhelming winter in which GM J.P. Ricciardi had his hands tied by budget cuts. Millar -- along with Matt Clement, Mike Maroth and Michael Barrett, also signed to minor-league deals -- is one of the few notable players brought in. And, despite the availability of some big names on the free agent market, no other help is coming.
"I think that's it," said Ricciardi. "The possibility of doing something in spring training may present itself but right now I don't see us doing anything."
Millar, who batted .234 with 20 home runs and 72 RBIs for Baltimore in 2008, will add depth on the bench and another option if either Adam Lind or Travis Snider falters.
The Blue Jays want Snider to open the season as the left-fielder with Lind at DH. Millar, a right-handed hitter, would be used against tough lefties while spelling either Lind, Snider or Lyle Overbay at first base.
Millar has played parts of 11 seasons with Florida, Boston and Baltimore, posting a .277 career average with 163 home runs.
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