The Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Shannon Stewart to a minor league contract.  If Stewart happens to make the big league roster, he would be paid $1.5 million from the Blue Jays.  Stewart will be battling for playing time in left field with Matt Stairs and Reed Johnson.

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Post info: By Cliff on February 25th, 2008
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Alex Rios and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed on a one year contract to avoid salary arbitration.  Rios will be paid $4.8 million for 2008, and $3.5 million of that will be paid via the signing bonus.  If Rios does make the All Star team, he will earn an extra $150,000.

Good deal for both parties.  If Rios has a big year in 2008, he is for sure going to get a huge pay raise in 2009.   I do see that happening, as I am big Rios fan.

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Post info: By Cliff on February 5th, 2008
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