Braves obtain:
Alex Gonzalez
Position: Shortstop
Born: Feb. 15, 1977 in Cagua, Venezuela
Age: 33
Height, weight: 5 feet 11, 215
Originally acquired: Signed by Florida as amateur free agent in 1994
Comment: Gonzalez was named to the N.L. All-Star team in 1999.
Tim Collins
Position: Left-handed pitcher
Born: Aug. 21, 1989 in Worchester, Mass.
Age: 20
Height, weight: 5 feet 7, 155
Originally acquired: Signed by Toronto as undrafted free agent in 2007
Comment: In his four minor-league seasons, Collins is 14-9 with a 2.40 ERA.
Tyler Pastornicky
Position: Shortstop
Born: Dec. 13, 1989 in Bradenton, Fla.
Age: 20
Height, weight: 5 feet 11, 170
Originally acquired: Selected by Toronto in fifth round of 2008 draft
Comment: In three minor-league seasons, Pastornicky has 108 stolen bases.
Blue Jays obtain:
Yunel Escobar
Position: Shortstop
Born: Nov. 2, 1982 in Havana, Cuba
Age: 27
Height, weight: 6 feet 2, 200
Originally acquired: Selected by Atlanta in second round of 2005 draft
Comment: In his fourth major league season, Escobar has a .291 career average.
Jo-Jo Reyes
Position: Left-handed relief pitcher
Born: Nov. 20, 1984 in West Covina, Cal.
Age: 25
Height, weight: 6 feet 2, 230
Originally acquired: Selected by Atlanta is second round of 2003 draft
Comment: Reyes has appeared in only seven games with the Braves in past two seasons.
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