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2:05 PM ET, November 29, 2014

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Bill Baer / HardballTalk:
Blue Jays acquire Josh Donaldson in a trade with the Athletics  —  Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Athletics have traded third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Blue Jays.  The deal has been confirmed by MLB.com's Jane Lee.  —  The Athletics will receive infielder Brett Lawrie along …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Acquire Josh Donaldson From Athletics For Brett Lawrie, Three Others  —  The Blue Jays have officially struck a deal to acquire third baseman Josh Donaldson from the Athletics.  Heading back to Oakland are infielder Brett Lawrie, righty Kendall Graveman, shortstop Franklin Barreto, and lefty Sean Nolin.
Richard Justice / MLB.com:
Beane not afraid to take a chance to make A's better  —  MLB.com's Richard Justice discusses the Athletics trading Josh Donaldson to the Blue Jays for Brett Lawrie and three prospects  —  If you're wondering what Billy Beane has in mind for the A's, don't waste your time.  Besides, why spoil the surprise?
ESPN.com:
A's trade Josh Donaldson to Jays … The Oakland Athletics have traded third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Toronto Blue Jays.  —  The A's will receive Brett Lawrie, Kendall Graveman, Franklin Barreto and Sean Nolin.  —  Donaldson told the San Francisco Chronicle that he was playing video games …
Discussion: ESPN
USA Today:
A's trade star 3B Josh Donaldson to Blue Jays  —  In a surprising five-player deal that marks the go-for-broke mentality of one club and the possible rebuilding of another, the Oakland Athletics traded All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
MAKING SENSE OF A'S TRADE OF ALL-STAR DONALDSON TO BLUE JAYS  —  I understand Billy Beane's thinking.  But I also understand all those who will say, “Stop it!  Enough already!”  —  Josh Donaldson is that good, one of the top all-around performers in the game — and a player who is about to turn 29 …
Discussion: HardballTalk and Lone Star Ball
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Re-Sign Jason Frasor  —  The Royals announced that they have re-signed right-hander Jason Frasor to a one-year deal with a mutual option for the 2016 season.  Frasor, a client of agent Dave Meier, reportedly receives a $1.25MM base in 2015 with a $2MM option that contains a $550K buyout.
Discussion: Royals Review and MLB Daily Dish
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards can be patient with pitching market  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  As John Mozeliak surveyed the Cardinals' roster midway through spring training in 2008, his first as the club's general manager, he saw a rotation light on innings and heavy with health issues.
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago Sun Times:
White Sox talking with A's about Jeff Samardzija  —  The White Sox would put their money where their mouths are if they pull off a trade with the Oakland Athletics for Jeff Samardzija.  —  The former Cubs right-hander, whose presence between Chris Sale and Jose Quintana in the starting rotation …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and HardballTalk
Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Rangers' Guzman Ordered To Stay In Dominican After Fatal Crash  —  Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman, who ranked ninth in the system entering the season, has been ordered not to leave the Dominican Republic after his involvement in a fatal car accident, according to a statement released by his agent.
Discussion: HardballTalk and CBSSports.com
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Club seeks creative solution after missing out on Sandoval, Tomas  —  MLB.com Padres reporter Corey Brock discusses what general manager A.J. Preller might do to improve the team for the upcoming 2015 season  —  SAN DIEGO — While the Padres were “all-in” in their quest …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and Gaslamp Ball
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
With righty-heavy offense, pitching staff, club looks to even things out with southpaws  —  On Hot Stove, Bob Costas joins the show to discuss the historic Giancarlo Stanton contract, the top free agents still available and more  —  MIAMI — When it comes to making personnel decisions …
Jesse Sanchez / Jesse Sanchez at the Park:
Yasmany Tomas to D-backs  —  Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas and the D-backs have agreed to a six-year deal worth $68.5 million, according to industry sources.  —  The Tomas deal will include an opt-out after four years and is pending a physical, the sources said.  The D-backs have not confirmed the agreement.
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Source: Tomas agrees to six-year deal with D-backs
Discussion: U-T San Diego stories
 
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