The Blue Jays have claimed pitcher Scott Maine off of waivers from the Indians. In related moves, the club has designated outfielder Scott Cousins and pitcher David Herndon for assignment.Maine spent most of the 2012 season with the Cubs and Indians. He made 30 relief appearances, posting a 6.08 ERA in 26 2/3 innings. Cleveland claimed him off of waivers from the Cubs in August.
The Blue Jays claimed both Cousins and Herndon off of waivers in late-October. Cousins hit .167 in 92 plate appearances with the Marlins in 2012. Herndon underwent season ending Tommy John surgery in June, and will not be ready to pitch in the big leagues until the mid point of the 2013 season.
Analysis: Maine is a pretty much a left handed specialist wanna-be, considering that his minor league stats are good but he hasn't found success in the big leagues. He should get some playing time with the Blue Jays, but Darren Oliver may be the main left handed specialist for Toronto in 2013. Cousins is a fourth outfielder at best, and will probably clear waivers. Herndon has a decent track record, but is coming off a major surgery so he will probably clear waivers as well.
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