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Found February 01, 2012 on Fangraphs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Francisco Cordero,  Octavio Dotel,  Jason Frasor,  Marc Rzepczynski,  Colby Rasmus,  Sergio Santos,  Darren Oliver,  Jonathan Papelbon
TEAMS: Toronto Blue Jays,  Detroit Tigers,  St. Louis Cardinals,  Philadelphia Phillies

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GM Alex Anthopoulos and the Blue Jays have made their deal with former Reds, Brewers, and Rangers closer Francisco Cordero — to a one-year deal worth $4.5 million — official, according to reports Jon Heyman of CBS. A successful high-leverage reliever at one point, who struck out more ...
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