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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