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| Larry Walker trade to Arizona falls through |
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11/22/2002 |
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| o, right-handed reliever Bret Prinz and outfielder David Dellucci from the Diamondbacks. Reports also had Colorado sending Durazo to the Oakland Athletics in a three- way deal that would have landed the Rockies second baseman Orlando Hudson from the Toronto Blue Jays. Walker hit .338 with 26 homers and 104 RBI over 136 games in 2002. He reportedly gave the Rockies a list of teams he'd like to be traded to at the end of the season and Arizona was at the top. A main sticking point in the deal seemed to be Williams |
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| Blue Jays acquire Lidle from Athletics |
MLB Baseball |
11/16/2002 |
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| Oakland, CA (MySportsbook) - The Oakland Athletics have traded pitcher Cory Lidle to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a pair of minor leaguers. Lidle was just 8-10 with a 3.89 earned run average this past season. He was at his best in August, posting a 5-0 record with a 32-inning scoreless streak, helping the Athletics to the American League West title. The righthander was 21-16 with a 3.74 ERA in the past two seasons with the Athletics. It is the second deal current Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciard |
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| Gord Ash joins Brewers |
MLB Baseball |
11/01/2002 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - Former Toronto Blue Jays general manager Gord Ash has joined the Milwaukee Brewers as an assistant to new GM Doug Melvin. Ash, 50, was fired by the Blue Jays in October of 2001 after serving as the team's GM since the 1994 campaign. Melvin, a former general manager of the Texas Rangers, replaced Dean Taylor as the Brewers' GM in late September. The Brewers had their 10th straight losing season in 2002, while also compiling the worst record in the National League as well as the w |
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| Blue Jays sign pitcher Doug Creek |
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10/29/2002 |
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| Toronto, Ontario (MySportsbook) - The Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent pitcher Doug Creek to a one-year contract on Tuesday. Creek, a lefthander, pitched for Seattle and Tampa Bay in 2002, going 3-2 with a 5.82 ERA in 52 relief appearances. The 33-year-old Creek is 7-14 lifetime with one save and a 5.29 ERA in 238 major league games. |
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| Smoltz, A-Rod among those honored by MLB Players' Association |
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10/17/2002 |
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| hal of the Players Choice Award as the NL comeback player of the year. Giants outfielder Barry Bonds was named the NL's outstanding player, Barry Zito was named the AL's outstanding pitcher, and Curt Schilling was named the NL's outstanding pitcher. Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Eric Hinske was named the AL's outstanding rookie, while Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Jennings took the honor in the National League. Anaheim Angels outfielder Tim Salmon was named the American League's comeback player of the year. R |
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| Boston Red Sox |
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10/10/2002 |
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| Claimed pitcher Brandon Lyon off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. |
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| Gillick to return as GM of Mariners |
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10/09/2002 |
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| rs," Gillick said. "Seattle has great fans, a committed ownership group and a terrific ballpark. I have the opportunity to work with great people; Roger Jongewaard, Lee Pelekoudas, Benny Looper and all our scouts and staff do a great job. When I came here I said I wanted to take this team to the next level; that's still my goal." Gillick started his career with Houston in 1963 and joined the Yankees in 1974 before moving to the Toronto Blue Jays on August 16, 1976. He also spent time with the Baltimore Orioles. |
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| Blue Jays sign Ricciardi to five-year contract |
MLB Baseball |
10/08/2002 |
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| Toronto, Ontario (MySportsbook) - The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that general manager J.P. Ricciardi has signed a new five-year contract. "As the (2002) season progressed I knew this was a place I wanted to be," Ricciardi said. "I think we are on to something special here." The Blue Jays won 42 games in the second half of the year to close with a 78-84 record. Ricciardi's original contract included an escape clause at the end of the 2002 season and the Boston Red Sox were reportedly interested in luring |
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| Blue Jays extend Ricciardi's contract |
MLB Baseball |
10/08/2002 |
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| Toronto, Ontario (MySportsbook) - The Toronto Blue Jays have called a news conference for Tuesday afternoon, at which time the club will announce that general manager J.P. Ricciardi has signed a contract extension. Ricciardi's original contract included an escape clause at the end of the 2002 season. The Boston Red Sox were reportedly interested in signing the rookie general manager. Ricciardi signed a three-year contract to succeed Gord Ash following the 2001 campaign. One of Ricciardi's initial moves was to |
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| Delgado named AL Player of the Week |
MLB Baseball |
10/01/2002 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Carlos Delgado has been named American League Player of the Week for the period ending September 29. He also became the first Blue Jays player to reach the 100 RBI plateau in five consecutive seasons. Delgado led the AL in slugging percentage (1.150) and tied for the league- lead with 11 RBI and a .560 on-base percentage. In six games, he batted .450 with four homers, two doubles and 23 total bases. Two of Delgado's four homers came against Baltimo |
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