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SAN DIEGO – The Blue Jays arent limiting their pursuit of a starting second baseman to the North American market. Jay Bruce Jersey . Multiple sources have confirmed to TSN.ca and ESPN Deportes that the club has interest in free agent Japanese shortstop Takashi Toritani. As of Wednesday afternoon, no formal offer had been made and according to one source, term and dollar figures hadnt been exchanged. Its believed Toritani, a client of super agent Scott Boras, will seek a multi-year deal. Toritani, 33, is an 11-year veteran of the Japan Central League, having played his entire career with the Hanshin Tigers. A left-handed slap hitter, Toritani has posted back-to-back seasons with on-base percentages of better than .400 and hasnt posted an OBP lower than .350 since 2005, when he was 24. Toritani has a career 11.6-percent walk rate and has amassed more than 1,600 hits. Considered a sure-handed defender, a move to the other side of the infield wouldnt be an issue. The Blue Jays have a number of internal options at second base but none is appealing. Maicer Izturis is returning from a season lost to injury. It was mid-April in Baltimore when Izturis tore the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee after slipping on the dugout steps. Entering the final year of his three-year, $9 million contract, Izturis has value as a utility infielder but the Jays wont know the degree to which hes recovered until they see him play in spring training. Over his career, Izturis has proven more valuable as a utility player anyway. Ryan Goins provides elite defence but his glove doesnt hide his career .531 OPS in more than 300 big league plate appearances. Steve Tolleson is out of options in 2015 and hes best served in a platoon because he struggles badly against right-handed pitching. The wild card is 23-year-old Devon Travis, who the Jays acquired from Detroit for Anthony Gose last month. 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The Spurs signed Parker to a multi-year contract extension on Friday, ensuring that the six-time All-Star point guard will be in the fold whether Duncan and Ginobili are able to continue their careers or not. TORONTO -- Theres a bit of good news for injury-plagued Toronto FC as they head to Dallas to face the MLS Western Conference leaders. Midfielder Jonathan Osorio, who has missed the past three games due to a hamstring injury, will travel with the tam Friday and play in Dallas on Saturday. You can listen to all the action on TSN Radio 1050 beginning at 8:30pm et. And midfield general Michael Bradley is close to returning from groin and quadriceps strains, which kept him out of last Saturdays 1-0 home loss to the Colorado Rapids. "Any team, and Im talking worldwide, would miss Michael Bradley," said defender Bradley Orr. "Hes a top, top player so hes going to be a miss not just as a player, but as a leader and in the dressing room as well. Hopefully we might have him back this weekend. "Michael is a welcome addition on Saturday, if fit." Toronto head coach Ryan Nelsen said the club was "guarding him a little bit" as Bradley participated in light training on Thursday. The American midfielder is expected to participate in training again Friday in Toronto and be evaluated by team trainers to determine whether he is fit enough to travel to Dallas. "Well see how he feels tomorrow. Twenty-four hours is a long time with these kinds of injuries," said Nelsen following a chilly outdoor practice as the teams training facility. "If theres no negative feedback from what hes done today then hopefully Ill be close to making that decision." The news isnt as good for Jermain Defoe, who has missed Torontos previous two games with a hamstring injury. Defoe will not be available against Dallas, though Nelsen says the striker, who leads the team with three goals, should return to Toroontos lineup when the Reds play host to the New England Revolution on May 3 following a bye week. Lee Mazzilli Jersey. Toronto will also be without defender Doneil Henry (knee), midfielder Alvaro Rey (hamstring) and forward Dwayne De Rosario (leg) against Dallas. "Theres been quite a lot going on with injuries and suspensions so forth. Weve got good strength and a veteran squad that has complimented us really well," Orr said. " It is a little bit frustrating, but thats what happens in this sport and in this game." Toronto (3-2-0) heads to Dallas (4-1-1) looking to avoid losing two in a row for the first time this season. FC Dallas is a top the table in the West, but fell 3-2 to the Seattle Sounders at home last Saturday. The two clubs played to a 2-2 draw in April 2013 at BMO Field in their last meeting. Toronto is 1-6-5 all time against Dallas. "Itll be arguably one of our toughest challenges so far this season," said Nelsen. "Its a real good challenge for us to see where were at. They have a lot of speed out wide, and experience in that central midfield." Added Orr, "Going to Dallas, its going to be a difficult game. Theyre a very good side. Watched a lot of video, the pitch looks fantastic, one that will probably suit us. We proved against Columbus that we can come again strong after a defeat. "Thats what we aim to do Saturday, show a little bit of mental strength and bounce back with a big victory." Nelsen also confirmed on Thursday that he anticipates being without Defoe (England), Bradley (United States) and keeper Julio Cesar (Brazil) following the teams May 17 road game against the New York Red Bulls due to World Cup commitments. 17:20ET 17-04-14 ' ' '