Jays, Rios closing in on deal

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  1. Dark Defender

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The Blue Jays have been locked in negotiations with their 27-year-old all-star right fielder since last October, trying to secure him to a long-term deal. Neither side would deny the figures floating around yesterday – six years, $65 million (all figures U.S.), plus an option for a seventh year that would push the package to $80 million. The contract would not kick in until next year, meaning Rios would remain a Jay until at least 2014.</div>

    http://www.thestar.com/Sports/Baseball/article/350797
     
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    Great deal for the Jays.
     
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    Good deal both sides get what they want, hopefully the Rays can sign Carl Crawford to a similar deal as Rios.
     
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    Good move JP! Rios is a key component to this team and one of the best young players in the league.
     
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    Also signed Aaron Hill pretty much until 2014. Good moves by JP. Both have Gold Glove potential and Hill in particular will be making a modest amount. If Rios can develop into a 35 HR/ 100 RBI/ 25 SB guy yearly then it'd be just perfect.
     
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    Steal.
     
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    next up, the pitching staff.

    roy, shawn and dustin all gotta be inked.
     
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    Good job by JP, Rios is a must sign long-term! He would have had 30/100 last season if he didnt have that leg injury which was a minor set back. With a healthy bullpen and V-Wells we should be able to do some damage.
     
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