The Blue Jays have signed outfielder Corey Patterson and five other players to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. Patterson hit .269 with eight homers, 32 RBIs and 21 stolen bases in 90 games for the Orioles last season. Right-handers Winston Abreu and Brian Stokes, lefties Sean Henn and Mike Hinckley, and catcher Ryan Budde were also signed to compete for jobs.