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Gaston to retire from managing after 2010
Gaston to retire from managing after 2010
THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays set the stage for manager Cito Gaston's departure Friday, saying he will fulfil the last year of his contract in 2010 and then serve as a consultant. The 65-year-old Gaston was the source of controversy at the end of the season with players ...
So much for turning the page
So much for turning the page
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When in doubt, hire yourself as President
When in doubt, hire yourself as President
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Fuck This Team
Drunk Jays Fans — ... It has just been announced, according to Sportsnet, that Cito Gaston will be back coaching this team in 2010—after which he will retire. Brad Arnsberg has moved on to the Houston Astros organization, where he will be pitching coach. Bullpen coach Bruce Walton has been promoted to pitching coach, and Gene Tenace has retired from baseball. ...

Cito's staying put
The Blue Jay Hunter — ... Sportsnet has confirmed that Cito Gaston will serve out his final year as the manager for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2010. Following the end of the 2010 season, Cito will retire and remain on with the club as a consultant for the next four years. ...

So much for turning the page
The Tao of Stieb — ... Cito Gaston, the manager who completely lost the clubhouse at the end of last season, will be returning to fulfill the final lame duck year of his contract. ...

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