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AP source: Marlins trade 3 stars to Blue Jays

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A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday that the Marlins have traded pitcher Mark Buehrle to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Associated Press/May 2012

A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday that the Marlins have traded shortstop Jose Reyes to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Associated Press/September 2012

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The Miami Marlins' spending spree a year ago didn't work, so now they're trying another payroll purge — shedding their biggest stars and their multimillion-dollar salaries in one blockbuster deal. Rebranded in a new ballpark at the start of 2012, the Marlins were up to their old ways Tuesday, swapping high-priced talent for top prospects. Miami traded All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and ace Josh Johnson to the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the agreement said.