Yes... it's true, Goodbye Alex Rios - FINALLY!!! While suiting up for their Monday night game against their AL divison rivals, the Yankees, the Jays would be without their starting right fielder, Alex Rios. Before the game, the team announced that right fielder Alex Rios had officially been moved to the Chicago White Sox through waivers. Earlier in the week, sources stated that Alex Rios had been claimed off waivers by an unidentified team. From there, the Jays had to decide whether or not to recall Rios (keep him in Toronto) and maybe try to work out a trade with the team, or let Rios go through waivers. By deciding to let Rios go, the Jays lose their right fielder in return for nothing; however, the Jays do save more than $50 million in salary cap room over the extended period of Rios' contract, including the 10 million he was set to make during the 2010 season. This gives the Blue Jays more flexabiliy when trying to sign high-priced free agents during the offseason. On the other hand, the White Sox will likely use Rios as their starting center fielder, replacing speedster Scott Podsednick, and getting exactly what the team wanted. Rios, who started in right field for Toronto for nearly 6 seasons, originally played center field when he was called up to the majors. The 28 year old Rios is a two-time all-star, who had his best season back in 2007, setting career highs in home runs (24), RBI's (85), hits (191), and runs scored (114). The next season, Rios signed a six-year contract extension, which would pay him $64 million in the 6-year span. At the time, the Jays were hoping for Rios to be a 30-100-.300 player on a consistent basis; however, he has certainly not lived-up to his "all-star like contract." With 5 years still left on his contract, the Sox should definitely get good use out of their new center fielder, as they try to make a run for the playoffs in the next couple months. Rios was hitting .264 with 14 homers and 62 RBIs in 108 games for the Blue Jays this season before he left the team.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Goodbye Alex Rios
Yes... it's true, Goodbye Alex Rios - FINALLY!!! While suiting up for their Monday night game against their AL divison rivals, the Yankees, the Jays would be without their starting right fielder, Alex Rios. Before the game, the team announced that right fielder Alex Rios had officially been moved to the Chicago White Sox through waivers. Earlier in the week, sources stated that Alex Rios had been claimed off waivers by an unidentified team. From there, the Jays had to decide whether or not to recall Rios (keep him in Toronto) and maybe try to work out a trade with the team, or let Rios go through waivers. By deciding to let Rios go, the Jays lose their right fielder in return for nothing; however, the Jays do save more than $50 million in salary cap room over the extended period of Rios' contract, including the 10 million he was set to make during the 2010 season. This gives the Blue Jays more flexabiliy when trying to sign high-priced free agents during the offseason. On the other hand, the White Sox will likely use Rios as their starting center fielder, replacing speedster Scott Podsednick, and getting exactly what the team wanted. Rios, who started in right field for Toronto for nearly 6 seasons, originally played center field when he was called up to the majors. The 28 year old Rios is a two-time all-star, who had his best season back in 2007, setting career highs in home runs (24), RBI's (85), hits (191), and runs scored (114). The next season, Rios signed a six-year contract extension, which would pay him $64 million in the 6-year span. At the time, the Jays were hoping for Rios to be a 30-100-.300 player on a consistent basis; however, he has certainly not lived-up to his "all-star like contract." With 5 years still left on his contract, the Sox should definitely get good use out of their new center fielder, as they try to make a run for the playoffs in the next couple months. Rios was hitting .264 with 14 homers and 62 RBIs in 108 games for the Blue Jays this season before he left the team.
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