The Blue Jays received calls about Aaron Sanchez, the 34th pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, but they refused to deal him at last month's deadline.

Toronto scouting director Andrew Tinnish saw Sanchez pitch four times before they selected him.

"There was not one particular moment that stood out," Tinnish said. "He had such a good delivery. He sat at 92 and even when he hit 95, he was effortless. There wasn't that one moment, but there was consistency. When I got a chance to meet him, he was a kid focused on getting to the big leagues. 

"I've seen him sit on 95 and not even break a sweat. Every time I see him, his curve ball gets better."

Sanchez has made great strides over the last two years, which is why the Blue Jays are holding onto him.

"No wonder they didn't trade Sanchez. We heard they had all kinds of offers for him at the deadline. They did the right thing holding on to him," a veteran evaluator said.