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ARLINGTON -- The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Bobby Wilson off waivers from the Angels, a move that could have implications for the Rangers.

Acquiring Wilson gives the Blue Jays even more depth at an already strong position. The Rangers are looking hard for catching help and the two teams are expected to engage in trade discussions at some point this offseason.

Texas could have interest in J.P. Arencibia, who was the Toronto starter the past two seasons. Arencibia hit .233 with 18 home runs, 56 RBIs, a .275 on-base percentage and a .435 slugging percentage over 102 games.

The 26-year-old has two-plus years of Major League experience and is not yet eligible for arbitration. He missed six weeks in the second half with a broken right hand and only threw out 18.5 percent of attempted basestealers.

The Blue Jays have one of the top catching prospects in baseball in Travis d'Arnaud, who spent last season at Triple-A Las Vegas. He could be ready to take over as the Blue Jays' No. 1 catcher, but they also have veteran Jeff Mathis in reserve. Toronto has Mathis signed for two more years, and Wilson gives them more depth.

The Blue Jays are expected to use their catching depth to upgrade some other spots of need. Starting pitching is a primary need, although they are also looking for a second baseman and outfield help.

Toronto would likely have interest in Derek Holland, who was 12-7 with a 4.67 ERA in 27 starts and two relief appearances in 2012. But the Rangers signed Holland to a five-year contract extension in Spring Training and would be unlikely to trade him straight up for Arencibia. The Rangers also have Alexi Ogando, who won 14 games as a starter in 2011 before moving back to the bullpen.

The Rangers' top Minor League prospect is second baseman Jurickson Profar. There might be a possibility the Rangers and the Blue Jays could discuss a straight swap of their top Minor League prospects, with D'Arnaud coming to Texas. One baseball official compared D'Arnaud to Giants catcher Buster Posey.

The Rangers' other two top prospects are pitcher Martin Perez and infielder Mike Olt. Their pitching depth also includes right-handers Tanner Scheppers and Justin Grimm, and left-hander Robbie Ross.

Randle McMurphy wrote:I wouldn't have a problem trading d'Arnaud for Profar straight up at all. In fact, I'd be very surprised if the Rangers did that. That kid is going to be a stud.

Randle McMurphy wrote:I'm definitely starting to think that a d'Arnaud trade this offseason is a very real possibility, especially with the increased urgency on the part of the Jays to win soon.

LBJSeizedMyID wrote:Just like the Escobar/Hechavarria situation, you trade whoever returns the most value. While D'Arnaud will most probably be the better player, if you could land Profar or Andrus and nothing less, I wouldn't mind this deal.

Ultimately I could see an Arencibia for Leonys Martin offer going down.

LBJSeizedMyID wrote:JPA has grown defensively. While I do prefer D'Arnaud as he has better skills across the board, if you can get someone like Profar, you have to accept that deal. Profar's tools at SS far outweigh D'Arnaud's at catcher and don't think you realize Profar is the #1 prospect currently in all of baseball?