Speculation has been rampant that the Blue Jays will look to deal Alex Rios in order to acquire pitching now that Vernon Wells has signed a long-term deal.

After the Blue Jays announced Vernon Wells' $126 million, seven-year contract Monday, owner Ted Rogers said the team was in danger of leaving Canada before he bought the franchise six years ago.

Wells and Blue Jays agree to $126 million, 7-year extension By ROB GILLIES, Associated Press Writer December 15, 2006 TORONTO (AP) -- All-Star center fielder Vernon Wells and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Friday night to a $126 million, seven-year contract extension through 2014, the sixth-largest deal in baseball history.

The Blue Jays are on the verge of signing center fielder Vernon Wells to a seven-year, $126 million contract extension.

The Blue Jays like the flexibility that John McDonald gives them.

Toronto has formally offered center fielder Vernon Wells a contract extension, though Jays general manager J.

The Blue Jays are still leaning toward keeping Wells in 2007, J.

Omar Minaya spoke with Toronto general manager J.

While Boston wants to work out a trade with the Dodgers, they have pushed hard on Toronto to see if there was a fit for center fielder Vernon Wells and inquired with Florida about Dontrelle Willis.

The race for Ted Lilly's services is heating up.