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Certain Toronto Blue Jays were so intent on bringing in free agent pitcher Ervin Santana as a teammate that they were will to defer some of their salaries. First reported by FOX Sports Ken Rosenthal, its unknown if the impetus for the deferral proposal came from players or management, but it never left the preliminary stages. Rosenthal says that a pair of agents had heard word of the plan, but that they were never approached by Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Santana turned down a one-year, $14 million offer from the Jays and signed with the Atlanta Braves on the same deal after the Braves lost Kris Medlen for the season with Tommy John surgery. Whether or not the actual deferral proposal would fly in practice is another discussion altogether, as there would likely have been significant hurdles from the MLBPA, who is normally loath to allow its players to concede any sort of contractual edge without commensurate compensation. "I never took it that seriously," an agent told Rosenthal. "No way it would have ever passed the (union) unless there was some gain for the players who did that." In an interview with Matt Galloway on CBCs Metro Morning, Blue Jays president and CEO Paul Beeston confirmed that such discussions took place, but maintained that payroll was there if needed. "There was discussion about that and, to be very honest with you, I think, had it gone that way, it would have been fine, but we are at $140 million [in payroll] right now," said Beeston. "The one thing that we do have is a very generous owner from the point of view of what they have committed to try to build the team. I think that the Rogers people, more importantly [former Rogers Communications CEO] Nadir [Mohamed] last year and carried on this year with [current CEO] Guy Laurence and the Rogers family, have given us the dollars weve wanted, that we need to put a contending team on the field. Its up to us to bring them together." For his part, Anthopoulos believed the deal was done. He would not, however, get into the specifics of how the pact would have been structured. "The takeaway for me is we felt that we had an agreement in place," Anthopoulos told reporters prior to teh Jays Friday home opener. "He was prepared to come here. We had the dollars. How we choose to structure those dollars, those are things that we keep in house. "But I believe if Kris Medlen had not been hurt, Ervin Santana would be here today." Not that Anthopoulos was about to hold that against the 31-year-old. "He had a lot more interest going into the NL, which is his right," he said. When pressed on whether or not the teams spending was capped, Beeston insisted that it wasnt. "Were a business, so the answer to that is that we have a budget," said Beeston. "Its not a cap. If we can increase our revenue, we can increase our expenses, but we run it as a business." With the Jays only signing catcher Dioner Navarro during the offseason, Beeston said that free agency is not the only avenue to improve his team and that trades could be made over the course of the season. "You have to organize it in manner that you might have to make some trades," Beeston explained. "You may have to look at different ways of bringing your players along, but I dont think from the point of view of money, money is our problem. One of the issues that we have is that we had to build our farm system up and we have done that over the last three or four years, but its not like hockey or basketball, where you come right out of the colleges or out of the minor leagues and move right into the Majors. So some of the pitchers that we have down there like [Marcus] Stroman and [Aaron] Sanchez, theyre just ready to come, but those are the guys that you will want to have introduced into your organization because they have to play three or four years before they make the big dollars. So you need a mixture of the players who are at the minimum, as well as your stars. But you dont win without stars." While Beeston acknowledged that teams can win with smalled budgets, free-spending teams are the ones most likely to find success. "Lets be realistic about it," said Beeston. "You can do it, but youre gonna get lucky and have everybody pop at the same time. Ultimately, teams like the Dodgers and the Yankees and Boston, that are spending all kinds of money, are basically the teams that have star players at every position." The Jays open a three-game set with the New York Yankees on Friday night at the Rogers Centre. Vince Carter Jersey . The Maple Leafs handed their embattled head coach a two-year contract extension on Thursday, while at the same time announcing that assistants Dave Farrish, Greg Cronin and Scott Gordon will not be back. Terrence Ross Jersey . -- Mississippis Andrew Ritter said his game-winning, 41-yard field goal felt good off his foot. http://www.magicbasketballprostore.com/k...o-magic-jersey/. The punch happened in the fourth quarter of Milwaukees 116-102 loss to the Kings on Wednesday when the two players became entangled while battling for rebounding position. Melvin Frazier Jersey .com) - The San Francisco Giants delivered plenty of big hits to tie the World Series. Shaquille ONeal Jersey . Pinch-hitter Tommy Medica singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in their first home game since Gwynn died of cancer Monday.Karamoko Dembele made his debut for Celtics U20 side aged just 13 - so who is he and whats all the fuss about? Hoops fans already have a hero named Dembele - French forward Moussa has scored 12 goals for the Scottish champions since signing from Fulham in the summer - but prodigious namesake Karamoko could soon be thrilling the Parkhead hordes after being fast-tracked through the ranks.The 13-year-old turned out for Celtics development squad - seven years above his age group - in a 3-1 win over Hearts on Monday evening and, according to the clubs official website, the diminutive playmaker didnt look out of place. Whats caught the eye of youth chiefs and how soon might he make his way into Brendan Rodgers first-team plans? Heres the lowdown on the Celtic prodigy already likened to Lionel Messi - including a closer look at him in action...Whats his background? Born in 2003 - the year Henrik Larsson was firing for Martin ONeills side - to parents from the Ivory Coast, Dembele currently juggles his schoolwork at St Ninians High School in Kirkintilloch with his burgeoning football career.He starred for Celtic U15s against European opposition this summer, leaving defenders from Barcelona, Lyon, Deportivo La Coruna and West Brom in a spin at the St Kevins Boys Academy Cup in Dublin. His performances there saw him named player of the tournament - and he also bagged that award in May when his U13 team-mates saw off the likes of Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in Belgium to lift the prestigious Bassevelde International Cup.The last time Celtic won that competition - dubbed the Champions League for youngsters - a young Aiden McGeady was named top player... Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡￡6.99. No contract. How about his style?Footage of the precocious Dembeles eye for goal and penchant for a trick emerged back in August - and swiftly went viral.Coaching website KeepItOnThe Deck, who filmed the below clip, describe Dembele as an explosive winger with incredible power and pace for one so young but he can spark attacks from the centre of midfield as well as cutting in from the wing.None of the Barca lads could get near him, was their verdict after the Dublin tournament. He was just too quick and skilful. Barcelona coaches took note of him. A string of online clips have loftily labelled Dembele the new Messi and hes certainly got plenty of tricks in his locker. As well as direct running and quick feet as he uses his low centre of gravity to bamboozle opponents, he gives one defender the slip with a Cruyff turn at the touchline.Check him out here... Check out Karamoko Dembele in action at the St Kevins Boys Academy Cup 2016.dddddddddddd Video courtesy of keepitonthedeck.com What next?Dembeles age has already proved no barrier to his development and in another potential omen, he replaced 16-year-old Jack Aitchison with eight minutes to go on Monday night - news of his arrival sparking a flurry of Twitter activity.Aitchison became Celtics youngest-ever debutant when he came on - scoring with his first touch - in the final game of last seasons Scottish Premiership season but Dembele will now have that record in his sights.Development squad manager Tommy McIntyre was missing several players through international call-ups for the fixture but the buzz around the clubs youngest Dembele will have put him firmly on Rodgers radar.Celtics talent-nurturers are certainly setting the bar high for their youngsters. The Academy strikes to develop first-team regulars who are capable of performing in the Champions League for Celtic, reads their mission statement.But for now, the club has vowed to make sure his progress continues at a measured pace.Karamoko is still a young boy and has a lot of growing to do, both physically and mentally, head of youth, Chris McCart, told the clubs website. The coaches at our U13 and 14 levels have been fantastic in nurturing his potential but it is crucial that we do not push him too far, too soon.He has a lot of hard work ahead of him to make it to the top and we wont rush that, but we also know Karamoko, and the other talented young players we have here, is at the perfect place to continue his progress and we look forward to seeing what the future holds.Watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! 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