Now here’s the type of rumor I’ve been craving as we close in on the July 31st deadline:
Dan Graziano of the Star Ledger reports that the Toronto Blue Jays are quietly contacting teams (namely the Cardinals and Dodgers) to gauge interest and the possible returns for ace pitcher, Roy Halladay.
Graziano states:
Apparently, the returns other teams [...]

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Several major league sources are reporting that the St. Louis Cardinals and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to swap their starting third basemen. The Cardinals would be sending disgruntled Scott Rolen and likely some cash to Toronto in exchange for Troy Glaus. Both third basemen have a history of hitting for power and are [...]

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The Toronto Star is reporting that the Blue Jays have signed free-agent David Eckstein to a one-year deal for $4.5 million (U.S.). Eckstein was the World Series MVP for the Cardinals but suffered from injuries last year while still managing to bat .309 in 117 games. David’s gritty all-out play made him a fan favorite in St. [...]

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According to the Toronto Sun, the Blue Jays have offered the San Francisco Giants prized young outfielder Alex Rios for rising star Matt Caine or Tim Lincecum. The Giants had been discussing several different deals for a power hitting outfielder and Rios certainly fits the bill with 24 home runs, 85 RBI (4 more than [...]

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According to ESPN.com starting pitcher Joe Kennedy died early this morning at his home in Florida. Kennedy was 28 and compiled a 4-9 record with an ERA under 5 last year for the Oakland A’s, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The cause of death has not been reported yet but I’ll update [...]

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