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With Major League Baseball’s winter GM Meetings having wrapped up last week, the leagues 30 general managers are in the midst of off-season renovations. Edgar Martinez Jersey . TSN.ca looks at the day’s hottest rumours as free agent season gets off the ground. Tip of the Iceberg? The Toronto Blue Jays dropped a lot of cash on Russell Martin on Monday, handing the Canadian catcher the second-largest free agent contract in franchise history. So, naturally, the Jays were immediately rumoured to be in the running for long-time divisional rival Jon Lester. Red Sox beat reporter Rob Bradford cited multiple sources stating the Jays are still showing legitimate interest in the 30-year-old lefty. In order to land Lesters services, however, the Jays may well have to outbid both his old club (Boston) and his old GM (Theo Epstein, now of the Cubs). Lester made $13 million last season in the final year of a six-year deal he signed with Boston prior to the 2009 season. The 2014 year was a club option held by the Red Sox. Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reported that ESPNs Buster Olney confirmed that Lester will be meeting with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Navarro No Mo? Ken Rosenthal is reporting the Blue Jays are receiving a lot of interest for catcher Dioner Navarro in the wake of the Russell Martin signing on Monday. Toronto is willing to move the Venezuelan to fill other team needs but are also considering using him as the DH as well as the backup catcher to Martin. Navarro hit .274 last season belting 12 homers and collecting 69 runs batted in. Signed, Shields and Delivered? Ken Rosenthal reported that the Arizona Diamonbacks are interested in free agent starter James Shields. ESPNs Jim Bowden also wrote that the Miami Marlins are said to be already involved in negotiations with the righty. Shields registered a 14-8 record with a 3.21 earned run average and 180 strikeouts last season. The 32-year old helped lead the Kansas City Royals to their first World Series appearance in 29 years, but was shaky in the post-season going 1-2 with a 6.12 earned run average. Upton and Away The Atlanta Braves shook up their roster in a big way on Monday by shipping Jason Heyward and Jordan Walden to the Cardinals for Shelby Miller and a prospect, but USA Todays Bob Nightengale stated that the team may not be done reconstructing its roster. Nightengale tweeted Monday night that outfielder Justin Upton could be the next piece to go and listed the Seattle Mariners as a strong suitor for the 27-year-old right fielder. ESPNs David Schoenfield also floated the idea on Monday, reminding that the Ms thought they had a deal in place for Upton two years ago only to have the then-Diamondback refuse to waive his no-trade clause. Schoenfield reported that Upton is believed to have removed the Mariners from his no-trade list. Does a deal go down to further alter the suddenly-sub-.500 Braves roster under new GM John Hart? Os Ps Drawing Interest Ken Rosenthal has reported the Baltimore Orioles may consider trading starting pitcher Bud Norris and are also drawing moderate interest for starter Ubaldo Jimenez. Norris went 15-8 with a 3.65 earned run average last season while Jimenez compiled a record of 6-9 with an earned run average of 4.81. Mike Marjama Jersey .Brooks, a three-year veteran, was slow to get up after suffering the injury during a 5-yard run by Arian Foster.Brooks limped off the field midway through the quarter and then slowly walked to the locker room a few minutes later. Carlos Ruiz Jersey . -- Dee Ford prefers to keep things simple: Play hard and fast, and let others worry about his NFL draft stock. http://www.marinersrookiestore.com/Mariners-Robinson-Cano-Kids-Jersey/ . The 18-year-old Januzaj has made his breakthrough at United this season, including scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Sunderland before the recent international break. His performances have sparked a debate about where his international future lies.Chester, PA - The Philadelphia Union removed the interim tag from head coach Jim Curtins title on Friday, making him the clubs third permanent head coach. We proudly announce Jim Curtin as the head coach of our first team, Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz said at a press conference Friday morning. Jim is the perfect fit to lead our first team because hes worked through our system and understands our great fans, partners and community and shares our burning passion in delivering a winning product on the field. He has played in the league and knows what it takes to be successful in Major League Soccer, Sakiewicz continued. Hell be fully responsible for all player identification, recruiting, signings, transfer and trades. Im very proud to announce that Jim Curtin will lead our team for the foorseeable future. Jay Buhner Jersey. Curtin replaced former boss John Hackworth in June and led the club to a 10-6-7 record, including an appearance in the U.S. Open Cup final. They came close to a playoff spot, but ultimately fell short for the fourth time in five years. finishing in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 42 points. Im incredibly honored to be head coach of my hometown club. Its something that means a lot to me, Curtin said. Give me a full offseason and see what we come up with. I promise you well work 24-7 to bring in great players and improve a roster thats already strong. Curtin, 35, is the youngest coach in the league, but will be tasked with guiding the Union back to the playoffs after missing the postseason dance in three consecutive seasons. 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