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Why the Blue Jays must avoid a panic trade at the deadline

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The Blue Jays can't get sucked in to making a move just for the sake of making a move.

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As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves in a position that fans haven't experienced in awhile: leading the AL East by five-and-a-half games over the New York Yankees.

After a massive series win against the Yankees and an encouraging 7-1 record since the All-Star break, the Blue Jays find themselves in a legitimate position to secure the division title, and potentially more.