Around The League: What Happened At The Trade Deadline And What Does It Mean For the Blue Jays?

As predicted, the Blue Jays sold at the trade deadline. They didn’t blow it up or ready the sails for a full-on rebuild, but they sent Joe Smith and Francisco Liriano to playoff teams. With the Yankees, Red Sox, Rays, and Royals — all teams in competition for the playoff spots Toronto could theoretically have pushed for…