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Blue Jays should sign pitcher Jon Niese for bullpen

Jon Niese is rehabbing his way back from knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus, the hurler latched on with the New York Yankees in the offseason but saw limited opportunities this spring before being released. Could the crafty hurler peak the Blue Jays interest?

This spring in Grapefruit League action Niese tossed six innings surrendering 3 runs on 5 hits while fanning 5 to the tune of a 4.50 earned run average. Niese was set to earn $1.25 million with another $750 in performance-based incentives if he had made the roster.

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The 30-year-old has been predominately a starter during his 9-year career with the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates but was utilized in the bullpen at times during the past two seasons.