mlbtraderumors.com - 5/5/2008
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According to Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press , the Tigers released outfielder Jacque Jones today. More in a bit.
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Again, before anyone asks
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog —
... The answer is NO for Jacque Jones. I hate to do two of these in a row, but I know for a fact that some sites will reccomend him as the perfect fit for the Mets and that is just downright insane.
Jones Headed Back to San Diego?
Friar Forum —
... . He is also on the cheap as the Cubs are paying $2M of his $5M contract. We don't see this as a solution, but always take pause of a potential move when a San Diegan hits the market. ...
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Jacque Jones was cut Monday by the Detroit Tigers, who had promised a lineup shakeup going into a homestand against the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Detroit designated Jones for assignment and has 10 days to trade the outfielder, put him on ...
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Jacque Jones was cut Monday by the Detroit Tigers, who had promised a lineup shakeup going into a homestand against the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Detroit designated Jones for assignment and has 10 days to trade the outfielder, put him on ...
