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Former Blue Jays 2B Johnson signs with Rays, joins Escobar
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... 108 home runs and 390 RBI in 933 games with Atlanta, Arizona and Toronto. Johnson joins former Blue Jays SS Yunel Escobar , who was acquired from the Miami Marlins after Toronto traded him as part of the Mark Buehrle , Josh Johnson , Jose Reyes ... Comment?
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Fan Fuel: Blue Jays add veteran leadership with Mark DeRosa signing
... last season and perhaps a lack of player accountability from former manager John Farrell, case in point the Yunel Escobar eye black fiasco. The new additions of John Gibbons, Mark DeRosa, Henry Blanco, Mark Buehrle and the return of Darren Oliver ... Comment?
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Carson on Blue Jays: Reyes vs. Fernandez
... media conference was his infectious smile and upbeat personality, a 180 degree swing from the sullen Yunel Escobar whose short Blue Jays career ended in controversy. But what will be on display, once this revamped roster gets together in February, ... Comment?
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Wilner on Jays: Reyes worth the excitement
... Jays' GM was effusive in his praise, saying that while the Blue Jays believed they had depth at shortstop with Yunel Escobar, Adeiny Hechavarria (both of whom were traded in the deal that landed Reyes) and Maicer Izturis, they "didn't have anyone ... Comment?
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Tampa Bay Rays: Grading Andrew Friedman's Offseason Moves Thus Far
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... nicely into a utility role over his career and will make a solid addition to the Rays organization. While the Yunel Escobar signing likely pushes Ben Zobrist to an everyday second base job, I expect Fontenot to make the Opening Day roster and be an ... Comment?
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Fish Bites: Another Rumor About Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton
... the Marlins to make a few free agent signings soon. The team vowed to re-invest the net savings from the Yunel Escobar trade, back into 2013 payroll. They will probably sign an inexpensive relief arm or two . In the past, the Fish have done well ... Comment?
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One Thing All 30 MLB Teams Need to Become a Playoff Team
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... this season. The Rays took steps to improve their offense this offseason, signing James Loney and trading for Yunel Escobar, as well as trading for Royals prospect Wil Myers. Myers may not make an impact until midseason, though, and aside from Evan ... Comment?
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Bautista champing at the bat
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... better." The Blue Jays suffered through a miserable 2012 season that included a 73-89 record, former shortstop Yunel Escobar getting suspended for wearing eye black displaying an anti-gay slur written in Spanish during a game, and culminated with ... Comment?
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Blue Jays' Jose Bautista pain-free and optimistic at Toronto tour stop
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... team spokesman to explain the club's second-worst season since 1980. Did the Jays lack leadership? What did Yunel Escobar's eye black say about the clubhouse culture? What can this team do to win back a disillusioned fanbase? Back in Toronto for the ... Comment?
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Wilner on Jays: Toronto excited for 2013
... runs scored at the end of July, then played basically the entire month of August with only Edwin Encarnacion, Yunel Escobar and a brutally struggling Kelly Johnson healthy. Bautista referred to Cabrera as a "game-changer" with his speed and ability ... Comment?
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Blue Jays' Jose Bautista 'excited' for 2013 season
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... better." The Blue Jays suffered through a miserable 2012 season that included a 73-89 record, former shortstop Yunel Escobar getting suspended for wearing eye black displaying an anti-gay slur written in Spanish during a game, and culminated with ... Comment?
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After busy off-season, Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista 'excited' for 2013
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... better." The Blue Jays suffered through a miserable 2012 season that included a 73-89 record, former shortstop Yunel Escobar getting suspended for wearing eye black displaying an anti-gay slur written in Spanish during a game, and culminated with ... Comment?
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Ex-Blue Jay Ryan Freel's death cautionary tale on concussions: Griffin
... major-league team and the last 18 covering it for The Star. Hopefully it's changing. As recently as 2011 with Yunel Escobar and the Blue Jays, it seems those around the team, including the media, were brushing off - even joking about - a certain ... Comment?
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Wilner on Blue Jays: Dear Santa...
... under-the-radar lefty-killing platoon DH at a cost -- to the major-league roster -- of Henderson Alvarez, Yunel Escobar and switching back-up catchers from Jeff Mathis to Josh Thole. Many Blue Jays fans are concerned about Colby Rasmus' ability to ... Comment?
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Christmas Eve Bantering: Back From Holiday And All The Good Dickey Puns Have Been Used
... Dave Stieb take a no-hitter into the 9th inning. I also spoke to some Rays' fans who were curious about Yunel Escobar, as well as some Marlin fans who were curious about the prospects we sent them. And, of course, Blue Jay fans. We are everywhere ... Comment?
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Bautista's return a big boost for Blue Jays
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... in baseball, but he was sidelined for 70 games last season after injuring his left wrist. Toronto Blue Jays Yunel Escobar reacts during game against the Chicago White Sox in Toronto in this April 16, 2012 file photo. Escobar is reportedly involved ... Comment?
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No guarantee of success wheeling and dealing Jays
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... payroll for the 2013 season increase by $41.3-million to about $125-million (U.S.). Toronto Blue Jays Yunel Escobar reacts during game against the Chicago White Sox in Toronto in this April 16, 2012 file photo. Escobar is reportedly involved in a ... Comment?
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Big spending Blue Jays 'movin on up
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... signings has elevated the Toronto Blue Jays into Major League Baseball's high-rent district. Toronto Blue Jays Yunel Escobar reacts during game against the Chicago White Sox in Toronto in this April 16, 2012 file photo. Escobar is reportedly ... Comment?
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Have the Blue Jays, Angels or Dodgers Spent Cash Most Wisely This Offseason?
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... poor defense, Reyes still managed to compile an fWAR of 4.5, making him almost three wins more valuable than Yunel Escobar was for the Blue Jays in 2012. If Reyes repeats his performance, the Blue Jays will be in no position to complain. As for ... Comment?
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Marlins Sign 3B Placido Polanco
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... traded former franchise player Hanley Ramirez in July. The Marlins had originally planned to plug shortstop Yunel Escobar into the hot corner after receiving him in the latest fire sale trade from the Toronto Blue Jays. But after Escobar balked at ... Comment?
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