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Lowell Cohn: Dismantling of A's a vicious cycle
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Josh Donaldson to Blue Jays: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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As Billy Beane sells off Oakland A's, where were Yankees and Mets? – New York Daily News
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Jays' Donaldson went from afterthought to elite
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Brett Lawrie - Wikipedia
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A's trade Donaldson for Lawrie and 3 prospects
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Josh Donaldson named starting AL 3rd baseman for MLB all-star game
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Today in Blue Jays history: A.J. Burnett signing, Brett Lawrie trade - Bluebird Banter
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The Ballad of Brett Lawrie
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By trading Josh Donaldson, the A's were just being themselves