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Found November 27, 2011 on PRO Rumors: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: John Jaso,  Jack Zduriencik
TEAMS: Seattle Mariners,  Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Josh Leuke and a player to be named later (or cash) from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for catcher John Jaso, according to a Mariners' press release.

“John gives us a left-handed-hitting catcher with some big league time who is still young,” Mariners' GM Jack Zduriencik said. “His left-handed bat will be a nice compliment to our right-handed hitting group. He’s a tough kid with post-season experience and should be a nice fit with us.”

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