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Jays Shopping AJ For a Shortstop
It's no surprise that the Blue Jays are shopping right-hander A.J. Burnett. But what they're looking for in return certainly is. The Jays are looking to obtain a shortstop in talks with other teams. The Jays have had trade talks with a number of teams regarding Burnett, who is in the third year of a five-year, $55-million US contract.
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  • mandy ritchie mandy ritchie
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    hi i just send something before i don't want a video only shortstop tips so you know i play shortstop that is why i need some good tips if you don't mind
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