Blue Jays 1B: The Forgotten Option

The Blue Jays may be overlooking an option for 1B in 2016 and beyond

The Jays are in a generally good position heading into 2016 in terms of position players, with five potential All-Stars on the starting roster. But one position that is still open is first base. Is the frontrunner Chris Colabello, with his .411 2015 BABIP? Or could it be Justin Smoak, with his 30+ HR potential and a soft fielding glove? Or perhaps Jose Bautista, who many are saying is not long for right field?

Or could it be someone else?

Someone, say, whose 5.1 UZR/150 at 1B in 2015 was 12th among the 45 first basement with more than 300 innings played at the position. Someone relatively new to the position (less than 2 full…