Report: Blue Jays contacted but not actively pursuing Nick Markakis, Hanley Ramirez

The Toronto Blue Jays have touched base with a pair of key free agents, though it's unlikely they'll put pen to paper with either. 

Toronto contacted outfielder Nick Markakis's agent, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports, though they are prioritizing other outfielders ahead of the two-time Gold Glove winner.

Markakis and the Baltimore Orioles are reportedly negotiating a four-year deal after the team rejected his $17.5-million option for next season. The 30-year-old, who has spent his entire nine-year career in Baltimore, slashed .276/.342/.386 with 14 home runs and 50 RBIs in 2014. 

Toronto has a vacancy in left field with Melky Cabrera's departure to free agency. 

Morosi also noted that the Blue Jays appear to be in the same place with free agent Hanley Ramirez as they are with Markakis - have checked in but are essentially checked out. 

While Toronto is set to pay Jose Reyes $66 million over the next three seasons to play shortstop, Ramirez matches the Blue Jays' criteria due to his willingness to consider playing other positions. If a deal were to be struck, the three-time All-Star would likely play third base while Brett Lawrie moves to second, however Ramirez is a long shot to land north of the border in his search for a lucrative, multi-year deal. 

The Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox have all been reported as having varying levels of interest in Ramirez.