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On Sunday afternoon the Blue Jays finally got a bit of good news after a few weeks of utter despair. Outfielders Vernon Wells and Jose Bautista were odds on favorites to make the American League All-Star team and did so, but to everyone's surprise, catcher John Buck was also named to the team as a replacement for injured Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez. This is Buck's first ever all-star selection. All three made it as reserves. Buck, who was regarded by many as a short term fix, signed a one-year deal with the club this past offseason. It seems like the returns for such a signing were immense. If anything, Buck really cemented himself in the league, but also gave the Blue Jays front office a major trading chip on their hands. Many teams are in need of catching, and the Jays are supplied w ...

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