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Report: R.A. Dickey, Blue Jays agree on extension

R.A. Dickey exits after treating 100 Queens school

Photo credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

The Blue Jays reportedly needed two days to accomplish what the Mets couldn't in two months, agreeing to a contract extension with knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, the final major development needed to complete a sprawling seven-player deal that has been in the works all weekend.

According to Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star, Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopolous is a good enough closer...

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