August 10, 200916 yr Just in, Ricciardi and the Jays are calling a quick press conference. More to follow. Only a Twitter link so far: http://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/3233546881
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 11:33 PM) Stay tuned, folks. "Jays just called press conference. Alex Rios? TBA...10 minutes ago from mobile web" http://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/3233546881 Now he's saying we got Rios, nothing in return Sweet.
August 10, 200916 yr Stay tuned, folks. "Jays just called press conference. Alex Rios? TBA...10 minutes ago from mobile web" http://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/3233546881 Sorry Thunderbolt you beat me to it man!!
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 05:33 PM) Stay tuned, folks. "Jays just called press conference. Alex Rios? TBA...10 minutes ago from mobile web" http://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/3233546881 "Rios to White Sox - nothing in return" --same source
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 06:34 PM) Just in, Ricciardi and the Jays are calling a quick press conference. More to follow. Only a Twitter link so far: http://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/3233546881 Hah! Beat you to it! "Now if you had a milkshake and I had a milkshake and I had a straw, you see watch it. My straw reaches across the room and starts to drink your milkshake. I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE! [Makes slurping sound] I DRINK IT UP! "
August 10, 200916 yr Another Twitter source: Rios traded to White Sox, I mean. Nothing in return. "This allows us to get out from under a contract and do more to address our club" - JP.
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (farmteam @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 05:28 PM) Why would they place him on irrevocable waivers -- better to see if they can get anything for him, maybe a mid level prospect, and if not, still let him go for nothing anyway. That is in answer to those that claim the Jays *have* to dump him at any cost.
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Friend of Nordhagen @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 06:34 PM) "Rios to White Sox - nothing in return" --same source That's it then. We're winning this division.
August 10, 200916 yr http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/16545947 Rios traded Posted on: August 10, 2009 5:59 pm Edited on: August 10, 2009 6:28 pmScore: 140Sign-up to rate:Sign-up to rate: Sign-up to rate: NEW YORK -- Alex Rios was in the original Blue Jays lineup but apparently has been traded.. The Jays were facing a 1:30 EDT Tuesday deadline to trade Rios to the team that claimed him on waivers (sources said it was the White Sox), or to pull him back off waivers. The deal gives the White Sox a player that general manager Ken Williams has long wanted, and gives the Blue Jays more payroll flexibility. By trading Rios, the Jays will get some return for him, and will also be able to spend the money he's due (nearly $60 million over the next five years) on addressing multiple other needs. Rios, a 28-year-old outfielder, has hit .264 with 14 home runs and 62 RBI in 108 games this season. Scouts view him as potentially a 30-30 player (30 home runs, 30 steals), but also as a player who has underachieved the last two years. Rios is capable of playing center field, and it's possible he would play there for the White Sox if they acquire him. Rios could then slot into right field next season, as Jermaine Dye is in the last year of his contract.
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Tex @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 11:36 PM) That is in answer to those that claim the Jays *have* to dump him at any cost. so, we just got Alex Rios for nothing in return. Looks like we had more leverage.
August 10, 200916 yr So is it Wise or Kotsay we drop? Don't answer with your head, answer with your gut.
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 03:38 PM) Hopefully Rios won't block it... I don't think he will but one never knows. From what we've said, he can't block being claimed on waivers, it's not a trade.
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 05:39 PM) From what we've said, he can't block being claimed on waivers, it's not a trade. I thought it was said he could block it... if not even better but I doubt he would block it anyway.
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 11:39 PM) So is it Wise or Kotsay we drop? Don't answer with your head, answer with your gut. haha, oh glorious day if Wise is gone as well.
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 05:39 PM) From what we've said, he can't block being claimed on waivers, it's not a trade. I thought it was said he could block it... if not even better but I doubt he would block it anyway.
August 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 10, 2009 -> 05:39 PM) So is it Wise or Kotsay we drop? Don't answer with your head, answer with your gut. Wise. Kotsay is grindy.
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