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| 10th August, 2009 - 7:19 pm | Chicago Tribune - The White Sox have acquired Toronto outfielder Alex Rios on waivers.
Rios is guaranteed $59.7 million from 2010 through 2014. His acquisition has serious financial ramifications for the White Sox, who have four high-profile free agents after this season, most notably right fielder Jermaine Dye and designated hitter Jim Thome.
Rios is batting .264 with 14 home runs and 62 RBIs. Rios is expected to join the Sox on Tuesday in Seattle.
ESPN.com first reported Friday night that Rios has been claimed by an unnamed team but said the White Sox were the team "most likely" to put the claim on him.
Toronto apparently was willing to not receive compensation and award Rios to the White Sox on the waiver claim because they simply ridded themselves of Rios's salary.
RealGM Note: After excellent seasons in 2006 and 2007, Rios was nearly sent to the Giants in a trade for Tim Lincecum. His big contract, however, made dealing him for anything valuable in return a troublesome endeavor for the Jays. They have now ridden themselves of his contract in one of baseball's most notable pure salary dumps. [READ] |
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