chisoxfan09 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk23 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisoxfan09 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend of Nordhagen Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 excellent job soxtalk posters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisoxfan09 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Awesome news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Rios a whitesox!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Very glad that my scenario of about an hour ago is totally wrong! Woo ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 That's pretty f***ing nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hopefully Rios won't block it... I don't think he will but one never knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I suspect this is the end of Dewayne Wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 So is it Wise or Kotsay we drop? Don't answer with your head, answer with your gut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Time to change that thread title again. Nice work, KW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 does he split time with CQ? Where is he playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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