The Blue Jays and Mariners have finalized the trade that will send pitcher Brandon Morrow to Toronto for reliever Brandon League and a minor leaguer.
"We acquired a very talented arm, and we gave up a very talented arm," Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said on a conference call Wednesday. "They just fit different roles in each organization."
Zduriencik called it a tough decision that was debated for almost two months and through perhaps as many as 15 conversations with Toronto general manager Alex Anthopoulos.
Seattle shuffled Morrow from the bullpen to the rotation.
"Looking back on it, it may not have been the greatest thing in the world for Brandon," Zduriencik said. "But it's a double-edged sword. He did gain major league experience that was invaluable for him."
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Former Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay took out a full-page newspaper advertisement thanking Toronto and the team's fans.
Halladay was traded to the Phillies on Dec. 16 after 12 seasons with Toronto.
He took out the advertisement in the Toronto Sun.
"Toronto will forever have a special place in my heart. The memories will last a lifetime and so will my gratitude," the right-hander said in the ad.
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The Blue Jays and Mariners have reached a tentative agreement on a trade that would send pitcher Brandon Morrow to Toronto, sources told FOX Sports.
Seattle would receive reliever Brandon League and a prospect to complete the deal.
The players must pass physicals to complete the trade.
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Blue Jays Dec 2009 Archive
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Toronto Star | Dec 17, 2009
Alex Anthopoulos did about as well as possible in dealing Roy Halladay.
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Toronto Star | Dec 17, 2009
John Buck will make $2 million in 2010.
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MLB.com | Dec 17, 2009
Roy Halladay is now a member of the Phillies.
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Globe and Mail | Dec 16, 2009
Vernon Wells has yet to reach the playoffs.
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RealGM Staff Report | Dec 15, 2009
Adam Lind of the Toronto Blue Jays has captured his first Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award.
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ESPN | Dec 15, 2009
Roy Halladay is one step closer to becoming a member of the Phillies.
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ESPN | Dec 15, 2009
Roy Halladay isn't a member of the Phillies yet.
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SI.com | Dec 14, 2009
Roy Halladay will go to the Phillies and Cliff Lee will likely head to Seattle.
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FOX Sports | Dec 14, 2009
Roy Halladay has reportedly been spotted in Philadelphia.
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Toronto Star | Dec 14, 2009
The Blue Jays are giving both Jose Bautista and Joey Gathright the chance to win a starting spot.
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ESPN | Dec 13, 2009
Toronto appears to have landed John Buck.
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Toronto Star | Dec 10, 2009
The Blue Jays didn't lose any players to the Rule 5 draft.
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Toronto Sun | Dec 10, 2009
Joey Gathright could make an impact on the astroturf in Toronto.
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MLb.com | Dec 9, 2009
The Angels have tempted Toronto with an offer of Joe Saunders and Erick Aybar.
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SI.com | Dec 8, 2009
Bengie Molina will likely join the Mets.
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MLB.com | Dec 8, 2009
The Yankees are less likely to acquire Roy Halladay.
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Toronto Star | Dec 7, 2009
Alex Anthopoulos is considering all options.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Dec 4, 2009
With an absence of other viable options, Boston signed the safest shortstop on the market in Marco Scutaro.
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MLB.com | Dec 4, 2009
The Red Sox have come to terms on a two-year deal with free-agent shortstop Marco Scutaro.
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Providence Journal | Dec 3, 2009
The Red Sox will likely have Marco Scutaro at shortstop this season.
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Providence Journal | Dec 3, 2009
Toronto's insistence on Casey Kelly has caused Boston to look away from Roy Halladay.
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FOX Sports | Dec 2, 2009
The Blue Jays have interest in catcher Ryan Doumit.
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New York Post | Dec 2, 2009
The Yankees could acquire Roy Halladay without the intention of signing him long-term.
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ESPN | Dec 2, 2009
A team will have to forfeit a first-round pick to sign Marco Scutaro.
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New York Daily News | Dec 1, 2009
A.J. Burnett wants to see Roy Halladay in New York.
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ESPN | Dec 1, 2009
Roy Halladay doesn't want trade rumors lingering during the season.
