Adam Lind and Carlos Villanueva could both be out of Toronto by opening day 2013, John Lott of the National Post has reported.
Lind is guaranteed $5 million next season but has struggled mightily in 2012, hitting just .232/.293/.374 and earning a one-month demotion to Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the year. He looked like he broke out in 2009 when he hit .305/.370/.562 (141 OPS+) but he has yet to crack even a 100 OPS+ since.
Villanueva, a free agent after the season, has provided surprisingly good results out of the rotation: 13 starts, 78 innings, a 3.58 ERA and 73 strikeouts against just 20 walks. However, the 28-year-old has shuffled between the bullpen and rotation throughout his career and his 13 starts ties a career high. Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopolous expressed some uncertainty as to whether Villanueva has the durability necessary for a typical starter's load.
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