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With trade, Blue Jays push their chips into middle

Richard Justice, MLB.com

On Tuesday night, in one dramatic stroke -- a pending 12-player trade with the Marlins -- the Blue Jays made the kind of deal that can push a franchise over the top. One deal brought them two solid starting pitchers in Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle and …

Joe Frisaro, MLB.com

Heading into the offseason, the Marlins' primary position of need was third base. You can add front-line starting pitching and center field to the list.

Evan Drellich, MLB.com

Three Major League general managers were about to go on stage Tuesday night when they learned of the impending Blue Jays-Marlins trade like everyone else: on the web.

Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com

Alex Anthopoulos threw caution to the wind on Tuesday night by reportedly pulling the trigger on arguably the biggest trade in franchise history, acquiring shortstop Jose Reyes, right-hander Josh Johnson, left-hander Mark Buehrle, catcher John Buck and …

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

The Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays are on the verge of a blockbuster trade that would send shortstop Jose Reyes and pitcher Josh Johnson to Toronto, according to sources

Joe Frisaro, MLB.com

On Tuesday, the Marlins were reportedly working on a blockbuster deal with Toronto, sending away five established veterans, including Josh Johnson, Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle.

Erik Malinowski, deadspin.com

So the Miami Marlins are officially the unintended comedic shitshow of the offseason, having traded away some high-priced talent to the Toronto Blue Jays for prospects, a so-so shortstop of questionable judgment, an old recliner, and a $20 gift card to …

CNNSI.com

The Marlins are cleaning house less than a year after building it. Miami is on the brink of shipping Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson and Mark Buerhle to Toronto as part of a blockbuster deal.

Jack Dickey, deadspin.com

Here is what has happened in the last year of the Miami Marlins, formerly d/b/a Florida Marlins: They swindled the citizens of Miami for a new stadium and drew the SEC's notice. They filched Jose Reyes from a franchise that has actual fans but no money …

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Davey Johnson of the Washington Nationals and Bob Melvin of the Oakland Athletics have been chosen as managers of the year.

CNNSI.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- Davey Johnson has been chosen as the NL Manager of the Year after guiding the Washington Nationals to the best record in the major leagues.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to an $850,000, one-year contract with third baseman Kevin Frandsen.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Davey Johnson was picked as the NL Manager of the Year on Tuesday after the Washington Nationals bolted to the best record in baseball.

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

The MLB hot fucking stove is heating up early this year, folks! Check this shit out. More »

CNNSI.com

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have released veteran reliever Kyle McClellan, a St. Louis County native who spent five seasons with the team.

CNNSI.com

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with former Minnesota Twins pitcher Scott Baker that guarantees $5.5 million next season.

Andrew Keh, nytimes.com

Signing David Wright and R.A. Dickey to contract extensions remains the top priority of the Mets this off-season, said Jeff Wilpon, the team's chief operating officer.

Todd Zolecki, MLB.com

After a strong couple of months to close the 2012 season with the Phillies, Kevin Frandsen agreed Tuesday to a one-year, $850,000 contract to avoid salary arbitration.

Anthony DiComo, MLB.com

The rotation may be in question, but the Mets are confident that Johan Santana -- who aided hurricane-relief efforts on Tuesday -- will be at full strength come February.