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MLB News / Bluebird Banter / August 10

Today in Blue Jay History: Jays Give Alex Rios to White Sox

Sixteen years ago, the Blue Jays let Alex Rios go to the Chicago White Sox on a waiver claim. It took us by surprise. Alex was owed $58.7 million over the remainder of his contract at the time, the contract ran out after the 2014 season (there was an option for the 2015 season, $13.5 million with a $1,000,000 buyout).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 28

Today in Blue Jays History: Frank Thomas Hits 500th Home Run

18 Years Ago Today Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run. It was a three-run shot in the first inning, giving us an early lead on the Twins. Carlos Silva gave up a single to Alex Rios, got Howie Clark to fly out, Vernon Wells walked, Matt Stairs singled, scoring Rios, and then Thomas hit his 13th home run of the year.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / February 18

Happy Birthday John Mayberry and Alex Rios

It is John Mayberry’s 76th birthday. Mayberry was drafted in the first round (sixth pick overall) of the 1967 amateur draft. The Yankees’ Ron Blomberg was the number one pick that year, so the Astros could have done much worse.

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MLB News / Bluebird Banter / February 18, 2024

Happy Birthday John Mayberry and Alex Rios

It is John Mayberry’s 75th birthday. Mayberry was drafted in the 1st round (6th pick overall) in the 1967 amateur draft. The number 1 pick that year was by the Yankees, Ron Blomberg, so the Astros could have done much worse.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2023
MLB All-Star bets: Don't miss these Mid-Summer Classic wagers

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Now we move to tonight’s 2023 All-Star Game from Seattle's T-Mobile Park. And Yardbarker's own Jack Dougherty has some choice picks for the AL vs. NL showdown.

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