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Papelbon admitted that the possibility of pitching for Toronto interests him even more than pitching for Milwaukee would have.

“Yes, Toronto, interests me -- if it interests Ruben,” he said. “I know some of the guys on their coaching staff. They’re a good team. If Ruben can do a deal with them, I’d be interested.”

Papelbon is making $13 million this season and has a vesting option for $13 million for 2016. The option kicks in if he finishes 48 games this season. Would he require that option to be guaranteed to accept a deal to Toronto?

“I can’t say,” he said. “I’d have to discuss it with my agent.”

Papelbon said the Blue Jays would “fit his criteria” because they project as a contending club, but he was quick to add that he believes the Phillies can still be a contender, despite management's charting a rebuilding course.

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