Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Blockbuster: Blue Jays, Marlins pull off massive trade - Bob Nightengale - USATODAY - (Marianna Fla's Jeff Mathis Traded To Marlins) - Less than a year after committing nearly $200 million to free agents in an effort to generate buzz for their publicly funded stadium, the Miami Marlins have blown up their roster in stunning fashion. - They are shipping $106 million shortstop Jose Reyes, staff ace Josh Johnson and $58 million starter Mark Buehrle to the Toronto Blue Jays in a blockbuster trade involving 12 players, an official from each team familiar with the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. --Coming back to the Marlins: shortstop Yunel Escobar, starter Henderson Alvarez, infielder Adeiny Hechavarria, catcher Jeff Mathis, minor league pitchers Justin Nicolino and Anthony Desclafani and minor league outfielder Jake Marisnick.


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http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/marlins/2012/11/13/blue-jays-marlins-trade-jose-reyes-josh-johnson-mark-buehrle/1703283/

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