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| 16th January, 2008 - 9:13 am | ESPN - His relationship with manager Tony La Russa growing more strained, Scott Rolen expected life to be uncomfortable if he stayed with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Offered a chance with a new team, Rolen sat down to discuss things with his family. Everyone soon agreed: Rolen would waive his no-trade clause and join the Toronto Blue Jays in a deal that sent Troy Glaus the other way.
"This is an opportunity we couldn't pass up," Rolen said Tuesday evening at an introductory press conference. "It's a great fresh start for me in my career and my family."
Rolen and La Russa, the longtime Cardinals' manager, have clashed since the 2006 playoffs, when La Russa benched the third baseman. Rolen requested a trade after last season. [READ] |
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