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10:25 AM ET, November 14, 2012

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 Top News: 
Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Blue Jays To Acquire Johnson, Reyes, Buehrle From Marlins  —  The Blue Jays have reached agreement on a deal with the Marlins that will send right-hander Josh Johnson, left-hander Mark Buehrle, shortstop Jose Reyes, outfielder Emilio Bonifacio, and catcher John Buck to Toronto for shortstop Yunel Escobar …
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Fox Sports:
Owner Loria should just sell Marlins  —  Fear not, I've found the Marlins' silver lining.  —  It will be clear to everyone if this is the first step in Jeffrey Loria's exit strategy, the first step toward him selling the team.  —  I know how the Marlins will spin their 12-player blockbuster …
Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:
Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos reels in prized Marlins in bid to become contenders: Griffin  —  Word from the general managers' meetings in California was that Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos was “itching to make a deal.”  Critics shook their heads and smiled.  They've heard that all before.
Fox Sports:
Sources: Marlins, Jays make epic deal  —  The Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins consummated one of the largest trades in baseball history Tuesday, in what amounted to an epic backpedal from the Marlins' aggressive spending less than one year ago.  —  The Blue Jays are set …
Fox Sports:
Could trade lure Cox to Blue Jays?  —  So, about that job opening in Toronto ...  One managerial vacancy remains in the major leagues, and it just so happens to be in the dugout of the franchise that pulled off one of the biggest blockbusters in baseball history.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Red Sox fall behind early in offseason  —  Shortly after news broke Tuesday that the Blue Jays and Marlins were on the verge of a megadeal, a major league source confirmed the Red Sox had been discussing a smaller deal — albeit with some of the same players — with the Marlins.
Discussion: Over the Monster, HardballTalk and ESPN
MLB:
Sources: Jays set to acquire Reyes, 4 others  —  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.  —  Also going to Toronto would be pitcher Mark Buehrle …
Discussion: ESPN, ESPN.com and Minor League Ball
Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank blog:
Marlins trade Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, others to Toronto Blue Jays  —  It looks like the Marlins are paring down payroll big time.  —  An industry source has confirmed that the Marlins have traded five players to the Toronto Blue Jays — right-handed starter Josh Johnson …
Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Marlins trade Reyes, Buehrle, JJ, etc. to the Blue Jays
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees target Hunter expects to make ‘quick’ decision  —  It has become increasingly clear the Yankees are far from the only team that covets Torii Hunter and Russell Martin, and unlike in years past, when an almost limitless budget got them what they wanted, the Yankees are facing more uncertainty this offseason.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees are unlikely suitors for outfielder Torii Hunter who is looking for a multi-year deal
Fox Sports:
Sources: Torii Hunter visiting Tigers
Fox Sports:
Are teams' statements crossing line?  —  Though labor peace in baseball is assured through 2016, occasional skirmishes between the players and owners are inevitable.  —  The clubs' conduct during the free-agent market, historically a source of conflict between the two sides, again is creating tension.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and HardballTalk
Wayne Coffey / NY Daily News:
NY Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey could cap career year with Cy Young Award  —  Dickey goes 20-6 with a 2.73 ERA, pitching to a .769 percentage for a team that played at .457 (74-88), and lead the NL in innings (233.2), strikeouts (230, complete games (five), shutouts (three) and quality starts (27).
Fox Sports:
Sources: Wright offered extension  —  The Mets, trying to lock up their franchise player, have offered third baseman David Wright a contract extension, according to major league sources.  —  Wright's agents, Sam and Seth Levinson, responded by sending the team a counter-offer, sources said.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Jon Paul Morosi / mlbbuzz:
Source: Braves interested in free agent Cody Ross  —  The Atlanta Braves, looking to add an outfield bat, have interest in signing free-agent outfielder Cody Ross, according to a major-league source.  —  With Torii Hunter likely choosing between the Rangers and Tigers …
Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards release McClellan; Garcia throws off mound  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  The Cardinals released relief pitcher Kyle McClellan today.  The Florissant native and Hazelwood West High product pitched for the Cardinals from 2008-2011 and won 12 games …
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:   Cardinals Release Kyle McClellan, Sign Rob Johnson
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs sign right-hander Baker to one-year deal  —  Former Twins pitcher missed 2012 after undergoing Tommy John surgery  —  Scott Baker, 31, signed for $5.5 million with another $1.5 million possible in performance bonuses.  (AP)  —  CHICAGO — The Cubs began adding to the rotation …
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Comcast SportsNet:
PTBNL in Dodgers deal could be in Sox first base platoon  —  The Red Sox have publicly identified first base, left field, and right field (along with starting pitching and shortstop) as areas of need.  The offseason will be devoted to filling those spots, along with several other roster vacancies.
Discussion: HardballTalk
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Jon Paul Morosi / mlbbuzz:
Youkilis drawing interest from Dodgers, Phils, others
 
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