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The Rockies want to trade right-hander Jeremy Guthrie. The Blue Jays want to boost their injury-depleted rotation.

Such are the makings of a possible trade.

While no deal appears imminent, the teams have discussed an exchange that would send Guthrie to the Jays, according to major league sources.

The Jays likely would assume a significant portion of Guthrie’s remaining salary — just under $5 million — in exchange for a lesser prospect, possibly Double-A first baseman Mike McDade, sources said.

Such a move would signal that the Jays, despite losing three starting pitchers to injuries in a span of four games last week, do not intend to concede their season.

A Guthrie trade is but one option for both the Rockies and Jays.

The Rockies also are discussing Guthrie with other clubs, and the Jays also are exploring deals for other starting pitchers, sources said.

If the Jays acquired a veteran starter and later fell out of contention, they could always attempt to flip that pitcher before the July 31 non-waiver deadline.

Hamyltowne wrote:It was already discussed in the Trade Ideas thread. I hope the rumour doesn't materialise.