The Cubs were the reported frontrunner Sunday night to sign free-agent catcher Russell Martin.
Toronto, though, has made the winning bid for the best catcher available this offseason.
Peter Gammons broke the news that the Jays landed Martin.
It’s a five-year, $82 million according to various reports.
Told Toronto got Martin for "McCann money"
— Peter Gammons (@pgammo) November 17, 2014
blue jays are signing russell martin to 5-year deal
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 17, 2014
Source: Martin deal with #BlueJays is five years, $82M.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 17, 2014
