Blue Jays rookie GM Alex Anthopoulos has discussed several trade proposals for relievers Scott Downs and Jason Frasor within the last six weeks, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports.

The only thing that is holding Anthopoulos from pulling the trigger on a potential deal is the fact his trade chips are for less of a better term stinking it up.  The Jay’s relief team currently sports a 5.69 ERA which ranks them next-to-last in the American League.  Jason Frasor and Scott Downs, two normally reliable bullpen arms are also struggling in the young season.  Frasor has made 10 appearances and sports an 0-1 record and a 9.35 ERA.  Downs isn’t much better as he has also made 10 appearances and is 0-2 with a 5.63 ERA.  To Downs credit, he did sport a 2.26 ERA from 2007-2009 so he could just be off to a slow start.

The Jays who got off to a hot start but have since come back to earth, are not expected to contend this year.  Morosi names the Cubs, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Reds, Marlins, Brewers, and Rays as some teams that could be in need of bullpen help this season.  Each of these teams besides the Rays have more glaring needs to address before trading for bullpen help.