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Josh Donaldson homers against former team as Blue Jays beat A's 7-5
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Jays win 7-5 over Oakland avoiding series sweep
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Toronto Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson, right, discusses batting with catcher Russell Martin during spring training baseball