After 99 days, Major League Baseball and its players finally agreed on a labour deal to end the lockout on Thursday.
With a new collective bargaining agreement in place, the focus can once again shift to on-field subjects as teams prepare for spring training and a full 162-game season. With many of the top free agents still unsigned, the coming days should bring a frenzy of activity.
Eager to accomplish a good chunk of business before the lockout, the Toronto Blue Jays were among the teams to act with urgency prior to the work stoppage.