battersbox.ca - 24 days ago
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As Bauxite 92-93 and our John Northey pointed out in a previous thread, the Jays have claimed left-hander Sean Henn off waivers from Baltimore . To make room, the Jays have designated catcher Michael Barrett for assignment.
Henn began the 2009 season with the Twins organization ...
sportsnet.ca - 24 days ago
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sportsnet.ca —
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 ...
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Gaston to retire from managing after 2010
bluejayhunter.com - 28 days ago
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bluejayhunter.com —
By now, you've probably already heard the story
of how Scott Richmond overcame all odds and made
his way into the major leagues by winning a spot in the starting rotation spot with the Toronto Blue Jays. While that particular anecdote was penciled back in May, it turns out that the Scott ...
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A year in retrospect with Scott Richmond
google.com - 20 days ago
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google.com —
3 hours ago TORONTO Alex Anthopoulos is putting
the final touches on a long-term plan for the
Toronto Blue Jays and expects to share some of the details before next week's general managers meetings in Chicago. The rookie GM spent most of his first ...
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term plan for Blue Jays
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Brew Crew Ball —
... if I've seen/mentioned this previously, but Baseball America's Minor League Transaction Report noted that the Brewers re-signed former first round pick Mike Jones as a minor league free agent. Jones reached AAA for the first time in 2009.
The Timber Rattlers are asking for your help to pick a first baseman for their 15th anniversary team. Follow the link for bios on the candidates, then jump over to the front page to vote.
Around baseball:
Blue Jays: Claimed pitcher Sean Henn off waivers from the Orioles and designated Michael Barrett ...
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