greasywheels121 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Blue Jays Will Ask Delgado to Waive No-Trade Clause Struggling Slugger Is Eligible for Free Agency in Fall TORONTO (July 16) -- The Toronto Blue Jays plan to ask slugger Carlos Delgado to waive his no-trade clause. "I'm going to him ask if he wants to, but he has the right to decide whether he wants to or he doesn't," general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Friday. Delgado, eligible for free agency this fall, earns $18.5 million this season in the final year of a four-year, $64 million deal. Ricciardi said the team will probably have a payroll of $50 million next season, the same as this season. He would like to use the money Delgado makes on a number of players. "I think Carlos understands it," Ricciardi said. "He's a very, very bright guy. Bringing him back at $18.5 million dollars is something that's not going to happen. That doesn't mean we don't want to bring him back." Ricciardi declined to say when he would speak to Delgado. Delgado was second in AL MVP voting last year after hitting .302 with 42 homers and a major league-leading 145 RBIs. He entered Friday night's game against Texas batting .223 with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs. Delgado was activated from the disabled list on July 6 after missing 33 games with a strained rib cage. He is the franchise leader in home runs and RBIs. The Blue Jays expected to contend for a playoff spot this season, but they've struggled with injuries and an unproductive offense and bullpen. They entered Friday night's game 10 games below .500, at 39-49. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loaiza21 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Take him and play him as our DH. Frank's done for awhile right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Now that is a 3 month rental I would love to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Now that is a 3 month rental I would love to have He makes way to much money, however I'd love to have him also. He'll end up on the dodgers, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Now that is a 3 month rental I would love to have If he costs very little and Toronto takes on quite a bit of his salary, yeah, he'd be a pretty damn good pickup. The question is then who sits when Frank gets back? You would have Delgado, Konerko, and Thomas all for 2 positions, DH and 1B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 If he costs very little and Toronto takes on quite a bit of his salary, yeah, he'd be a pretty damn good pickup. The question is then who sits when Frank gets back? You would have Delgado, Konerko, and Thomas all for 2 positions, DH and 1B. Put Konerko at 3rd.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 If he costs very little and Toronto takes on quite a bit of his salary, yeah, he'd be a pretty damn good pickup. The question is then who sits when Frank gets back? You would have Delgado, Konerko, and Thomas all for 2 positions, DH and 1B. I just get the sneaking suspicion Frank isn't coming back soon. I don't have anything concrete to base it on, just a feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokona Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Delgado says nuh - uh to waiving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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