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[FanGraphs] - Transaction Wire: Minor Moves

Marc Hulet — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:56:00 GMT

... roster, keep him in mind for possible steals in AL-only leagues. The Toronto Blue Jays were expected to ink veteran shortstop John McDonald to a one-year, $1.5 mil ...

[SI.com] - McDonald stays with Jays for $3M, 2-year deal

(AP) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:36:12 GMT

... . McDonald has spent 11 seasons in the major leagues, the past five with the Blue Jays. He became a free agent after the season. His deal announced Wednesday inclu ...

[CANOE -- SLAM! Sports] - MLB Toronto: Jays agree to deal with McDonald

THE CANADIAN PRESS — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:14:15 GMT

... ar deal worth $3 million. The move gives the Blue Jays at least one shortstop for the big-league roster, as starter Marco Scutaro i ...

[MLB - Blue Jays] - Blue Jays sign John McDonald

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:51:06 GMT

... this page The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed shortstop JOHN McDONALD to a two year contract worth 3.0 million ...

[Toronto Star] - Blue Jays sign John McDonald to 2-year deal

CANADIAN PRESS — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:41:29 GMT

... lear, as is what his signing means for Scutaro, although indications are the Blue Jays would rather get compensatory draft picks than re-sign him. Meanwhile, the B ...

[MLB - Blue Jays] - Fasano joins Jays as Minors skipper

Jordan Bastian — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:49:01 GMT

... s A Lugnuts. Fasano, who appeared in 427 big league games, suited up for the Blue Jays for part of the 2007 campaign. Other new hires include: roving hitting coach ...

[Toronto Sun] - Should the Jays go after Canadian Jason Bay

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:24:42 GMT

... ll Room: Mike Wilner on Jays pitching Leafs quick out of the box Grill Room: Blue Jays Broadcaster Mike Wilner Grill Room: Ryan still the closer? Broadcaster Mike ...

[Fox Sports: Ken Rosenthal] - Here's why Halladay deal won't get done soon

Ken Rosenthal — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:22:12 GMT

... If Blue Jays right-hander Roy Halladay requires a contract extension to waive his no-trad ...

[Canada.com] - Red Sox move to obtain Halladay: report

AFP November 25, 2009 2:03 PM — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:40:28 GMT

... d playoff berth but ousted by the Los Angeles Angels in the first round. New Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos will consider trade offers before the seaso ...

[CSNNE] - Halladay to Sox? Not so fast

Sean McAdam — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:19:20 GMT

... the ace pitcher now that he's once again being shopped. But are the Sox and Blue Jays close to any swap? Not hardly. According to a major-league executive who spo ...

[TSN.ca] - Report: Blue Jays close to deal with SS McDonald

Canadian Press — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:27:48 GMT

... h an official announcement coming in the next day or two. The move gives the Blue Jays at least one shortstop on the roster, as starter Marco Scutaro is also a fre ...

[Sporting News] - Trade bait: Roy Halladay will be dealt, but where?

rfagan.tsn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:07:27 GMT

... d a 2.79 ERA. At some point, probably soon, Roy Halladay will be traded. The Blue Jays can't afford to re-sign the former Cy Young winner, and the clock is ticking ...

[The Globe and Mail] - Red Sox join Halladay chase

Google — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:36:43 GMT

... meetings start in Indianapolis on Dec. 7. The newspaper speculated that the Blue Jays would ask for Clay Buchholz and Casey Kelly, the two most promising right-ha ...

[ESPN] - Toronto Blue Jays close to re-signing John McDonald, source says

ESPN.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:01:59 GMT

... azine's Buster Olney. McDonald, 34, has spent the last five seasons with the Blue Jays. In 73 games last season, McDonald batted .258 with four home runs and 13 RB ...

[The Boston Globe] - Halladay is being targeted

Peter Abraham, Globe Staff — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:55:59 GMT

... ats. He finished last season in Single A ball. Halladay made it clear to the Blue Jays during the summer that he was not likely to re-sign with the team once his c ...