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Diamondbacks - Blue Jays trade dead

Nick Piecoro reports that the Toronto Blue Jays called off their potential trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks over concerns about catcher Chris Snyder's surgically repaired back.  The Blue Jays were rumored to be giving up Lyle Overbay in the deal.

Not sure if Snyder "failed" the physical exam he was scheduled to undergo today or what the exact terminology is here, but we know that his condition was the reason Toronto called it off.

Diamondbacks - Blue Jays trade on hold

Steve Gilbert reports that the rumored trade talks between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays has been put on hold.  The rumor had the Diamondbacks sending Chris Snyder to the Blue Jays for Lyle Overbay.  The trade talks have reportedly hit a snag.

D-backs talking trade with Blue Jays

Nick Piecoro reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks are discussing a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays.  The potential trade would send Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder to the Blue Jays for first baseman Lyle Overbay.

It is unclear how far along the trade talks are, but since Snyder underwent back surgery in September, the Blue Jays presumably will want him to undergo a thorough examination.

Snyder is owed at least $11.25 million through 2011 -- $4.75 million in 2010, $5.75 million in 2011 with a $6.75 million option/$750,000 buyout in 2012 -- so if no money changes hands in the deal, the Diamondbacks would save $4.25 million over two years.