South Side Sox (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Alex Rios is pulling off the ball just a tad... Browse more photos » Alex Rios has $58.7M left on his contract, is coming off a season in which he hit .199/.229/.301 after joining the White Sox , and has, at times, appeared completely lost at the plate. But don't worry, Greg Walker is planning a special trip to Puerto Rico...
Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
More photos » by Frank Gunn - AP He has a pretty swing, when it is working. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn) Browse more photos » When Alex Rios came up to the Jays I thought he was ok but didn't have enough power for a corner outfield spot. He seemed to be a good enough player but he didn't do anything well enough to make you think he should be an everyday player....
The Yankee Universe (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
... him arbitration, but it appears he has a multi-year deal elsewhere. He also quotes Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos on his Twitter , saying this in reference to the Barajas situation: “We’re going to keep the dialogue open. But, right now, I don’t see there being good chances of Rod coming back.” He later Tweeted that Travis Snider has been told he will have to earn a spot on the Jays’ roster...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
The White Sox are showing interest in center fielder Coco Crisp, tweets Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star. The Sox have been linked to Crisp in many rumors over the years. It's been suggested Alex Rios will play center field for the 2010 Sox, though he could certainly remain in right field if they sign Crisp.
SimonOnSports (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
... and at this point. 2. The Jays freed up money when they straight up just let the White Sox take Alex Rios. Were you happy with the move? Where do you think they utilize the cash they saved? I loved the move. Rios is an incredibly talented guy and may still make the Jays look like fools for it, but given that they’re already saddled with Vernon Wells’ untradeable...
Foul Balls (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
As FanHouse went over in our Footprints in the Snow on the Chicago White Sox earlier on Friday, the Sox aren't expected to be big buyers this offseason after making big moves to land Jake Peavy and Alex Rios last summer. Still, that doesn't mean they won't be making smaller moves to tweak their roster in the coming weeks. Moves like trying to sign Omar Vizquel to a one-year deal to be...
Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
The Jays announced their spring training schedule this morning. Pitchers and catchers report February 22nd. Position players on the 25th and the first spring games is March 3rd. If you are planning a trip to Dunedin to watch the Jays their schedule is here . They start the regular season in Texas on April 5th. First game in Toronto is on the 12th against Alex Rios (unless they cut him...
Sportsviews (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
A way for Kenny Williams to redeem himself would be to follow through with the rumor circulating the internet today about being in talks to trade for Adrian Gonzalez. Added by: BringingHeat Viewed: 6 time(s) Tags/Keywords: Adrian_Gonzalez Paul_Konerko Williams kenny alex rios Added On: 2009-11-17
MOUTHPIECE Blog (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
... our free agent already,” Reinsdorf says. “His name is Jake Peavy.” Yeah, there you go. Add in Alex Rios’ gaudy contract to the mix here, too, and the Sox have already invested money in another “free agent,” they just did it before the season was up. I suppose this doesn’t mean the Sox will stand idly by, though. They still could use another outfilelder, and perhaps a DH, now that...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
*, and new Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos said trading within the AL East will for him.The Red Sox figure to get back into the chase for Halladay is that's the case. The Phillies still have the young talent to pull off a Halladay acquisition, though they may run into budget issues at some point. Also, believes the Angels could again target Halladay, particularly if they fail to re-sign free agent...
Camden Chat (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
... Napoli July 31st: Throwing out Big Papi July 29th: Helping out Chris Tillman July 12th: Robbing Alex Rios June 29th: Robbing Youk while Gary Thorne makes a fool of himself May 19th: Not so fast, Robinson Cano May 7th: Diving catch against Justin Morneau May 3rd: Blowin' bubbles, making leaping catches, it's what he does April 28th: Take a seat, Chone He's amazing, right? However....
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
... before. Everyone just wants to talk about that decline.”Dye didn’t put blame on the acquisition of Alex Rios on Aug. 10 but said his arrival cut into everyone’s playing time.“It’s not an excuse, but you just couldn’t get in a groove,” Dye said.Dye, who hit 164 home runs in five seasons with the Sox, would like to return but seemed prepared to play elsewhere. He said he had a limited...
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
... with him first," Williams said.Williams likes the versatility of the Sox's outfield, in which Alex Rios and Jordan Danks can play center and right exceptionally well. "There's a number of options that we have, and we'd like to try to give ourselves those options because overall it insulates you to a greater degree against injury or poor performance."
MOUTHPIECE Blog (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
... at third base, as Figgins could play there. Or, Figgins could float to center, which would move Alex Rios to left and Carlos Quentin to right. And, if Johnny Damon is really in the loop for the Sox, Teahen would obviously stay at third, and Damon fills in for Figgins in the outfield scenario.
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
... the hole that will be left by Getz defensively and at the plate and with speed? Are we assuming Alex Rios is going to play CF?
