The Jays outrighted 5 players to Syracuse yesterday and lost another from the 40-man roster. Sean Douglass, Bob File, Howie Clark and Mike Nakamura were all taken off of the 40-man and sent to Syracuse. While Bobby Estalella refused his assignment and elected free agency.

None of these moves surprise me as the Jays will have several youngsters they'll need to add to the 40-man roster or lose them to the Rule 5 draft. Of the players outrighted, the only guy with some promise for the big club is Bob File. He pitched very well for Toronto in 2002 before missing all of the 2003 season to shoulder issues. He pitched just OK last year as he struggled to regain his form after the injury. I think with an off-season of rest and a normal spring training he could be a useful part of the bullpen next year.