Jays cite 'time for change,' fire GM Ricciardi
general manager, team president Paul Beeston announced today. "This was a tough decision and a difficult one for me personally as I have enjoyed J.P.'s friendship and his perspective on the game," said Beeston, acting president, and CEO. "J.P. has put an incredible amount of effort into improving the team and he has brought along a number of great young players. However, I feel that it is time for a change and accordingly we have decided to move on." Alexander... [read full story]
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