All it took was one report by Ken Rosenthal late yesterday, and now the Jonathan Papelbon rumours have blown up and it's certainly the hot topic around these parts.
While Alex Anthopoulos is usually very reluctant to comment on dealing with certain players, reporters wisely went to speak to the team's president, who is usually more than willing to give reporters a few noteworthy quotes.
Paul Beeston spoke to TSN at the Jays Care Golf Tournament earlier today and essentially confirmed the team's interest in Jonathan Papelbon.
"I think it would show everybody that we're serious.