JP has come out with his offseason agenda.

Firstly, JP would like to sign Vernon Wells to a contract extension. Wells will earn $5.6 million in 2007. If Wells is looking for Carlos Beltran money, 7 years and $119 million, he won't get it from Ricciardi. I can see him signing for around $12-$14 million when he's a free agent. Not sure if that will be with the Jays though. If the Jays don't sign him to an extension this offseason or trade, they will most likely get nothing for him when he signs elsewhere after next year. Trade him this offseason, get a top shortstop prospect who is major league ready and a young, MLB experienced pitcher. Spend the money saved somewhere else.

Attempt to re-sign Ted Lilly. Lilly earned $4 million this past season on his one year deal, and will likely collect a decent multiyear contract, probably in the 7-8 million range for 3-4 years. Will JP go that high? I don't think so. How fitting is it that he had a career high in wins. JP already has a number in mind, I'm thinking $6 million a year, for 3 years. Even if they sign Lilly, I think they still need to sign another starter. Ricciardi has mentioned that Lilly is 'comparable' with Randy Wolf, Adam Eaton, Mark Redman, Gil Meche and Vincente Padilla.

Another area that needs to be addressed, is adding someone to play in the middle infield, either at second or shot. It appears that Aaron Hill is better suited for second, so they may go after a short stop. Alex Gonzalez (thankfully not the former Jay) and Julio Lugo have been mentioned for months as possible Blue Jay free agent signings, but I think they will want too much money. Lugo was talking earlier in the season at $9-10 million per season on a long term deal. No thanks, you're not that good.

Ricciardi would like to bring back either Zaun or Molina (option won't be picked up), but it would have to be at a good price. They would like to bring Catalanotto back, but once again, it would have to be a good price, and if he's okay with not playing everyday in the field.