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Did Wells make the money, or did the money make Wells?

January 27, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter trade, Vernon Wells

It’s been nearly a week since the trade that stunned virtually everyone in the baseball world.

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Now Departing: Mike Napoli, Now Arriving: Frank Francisco

January 26, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Alex Anthopoulos, bullpen, Frank Francisco, Mike Napoli, Silent Assassin

During his short tenure as General Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, I think it’s pretty safe to say that most of the trades Alex Anthopoulos has made have been slam dunks thus far:

Brandon League for Brandon Morrow?

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Roster Ramifications of the Vernon Wells Deal

January 24, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Juan Rivera, Los Angeles Angels, Mike Napoli, trade, Vernon Wells

It might feel like we all woke up from a Charlie Sheen-sized three day bender, but what transpired on Friday evening did in fact happen … the Blue Jays managed to free themselves from one of baseball’s most immovable contracts.

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The Silent Assassin Strikes As Vernon Wells Gets Traded

January 22, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Alex Anthopoulos, Los Angeles Angels, Mike Napoli, Silent Assassin, trade, Vernon Wells
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Ladies and gentlemen, the Silent Assassin has struck.

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Separate Ways (Worlds Apart in Salary Arbitration)

January 21, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Jason Frasor, Jose Bautista, Journey, salary arbitration

“Here we stand, worlds apart, hearts broken in two, two, two.”

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The Manny Dance

January 19, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter designated hitter, Free Agent, Manny Ramirez, Scott Boras

Will they or won’t they?

It’s been a very carefully orchestrated dance this offseason between the Toronto Blue Jays and Manny Ramirez, and I think it’s about time the two just got it over with and got together already.

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Vouching for the Jon Rauch Signing

January 17, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter bullpen, closers, Jon Rauch, Octavio Dotel

Baseball is filled with colourful characters, both literally and figuratively; and now the Toronto Blue Jays have added one of their own to the roster.

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For Bautista the Salary Arbitration Bell Tolls

January 17, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Jose Bautista, salary arbitration

Soon the bell will toll for the six remaining players on the Blue Jays roster who have yet to work out a deal prior to Tuesday’s deadline.

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