Blue Jays complete deal with Marlins
Posted November 19, 2012 2:28 pm.
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TORONTO (NEWS1130) – The Toronto Blue Jays have confirmed a blockbuster deal, saying they have acquired Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, Emilio Bonifacio and John Buck as part of 12-player trade with the Miami Marlins.
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says he will not stand in the way of the mammoth 12-player deal between the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins.
Miami receives infielders Yunel Escobar and Adeiny Hechavarria, pitchers Henderson Alvarez, Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Nicolino, catcher Jeff Mathis and outfielder Jake Marisnick under the deal, which was agreed to last week. The Marlins also are sending Toronto cash.
Blue Jays Outfielder Jose Bautista said his confidence as an athlete quadrupled by the trade and this move has made them an elite club.
The players traded by the Marlins have combined guaranteed salaries of US$163.75 million through 2018, including $96 million due Reyes.
