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MLB Fleece Factor found this 2/24/2008 on msn.foxsports.com [flag]

Now, the Jays are on the verge of bringing Stewart back. Stewart, who turns 34 on Monday, is close to signing a minor-league contract with the Jays. He will compete with Reed Johnson to be the right-handed hitting part of a platoon in left field with Matt Stairs. If Stewart beats out Johnson, he'll likely get 300 to 350 at-bats. Stewart, a 13-year veteran, spent last season with the A's, ... [link]

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Blue Jays Close to Deal with Shannon Stewart
Published 2/24/2008 by McFleece at MLB Fleece Factor
... UPDATE: (2/23) 8:41pm (EST) - In yet another twist to this saga, Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal is noting that the Jays are now close with Stewart on a minor-league deal. ...

Blue Jays Close To Signing Shannon Stewart
Published 2/24/2008 by Brian at Spring Training '08
Ken Rosenthal reports the Blue Jays are close to signing Shannon Stewart to a minor league deal. Fox Sports

Blue Jays Agree to Deal with Shannon Stewart
Published 2/24/2008 by McFleece at MLB Fleece Factor
... UPDATE: (2/23) 8:41pm (EST) - In yet another twist to this saga, Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal is noting that the Jays are now close with Stewart on a minor-league deal. ...

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