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The Blue Jays, in fitting fashion, gave legendary manager Cito Gaston a celebration of a brilliant career that will end this weekend when he retires. Gaston guided the Jays to back-to-back World Championships in 1992 and 1993. The Yankees need to bring their play up a notch, otherwise they can be ousted in the first round of the playoffs. As we go into the Fall Classic the best teams will prevail. Until then, though, we must wait, watch and see. Until then, see ya at the park. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
After what seemed to be a few weeks of uncertain play, the Yankees finally make it to the post season. Don't discount Tampa Bay either, because they are in the hunt and have a damn good team. If anything, they've been a pebble in the Yankees' shoes. Mets Done Now that their season is over, the Mets will be making changes drastically. From the GM, manager on down. A disappointing season for a team with one of the best new stadiums in baseball. Until then, see ya at the park! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Here's a breakdown for MLB's Baseball Calendar up to the Hot Stove League. Sept. 1 -- Active rosters expand to 40 players. Oct. 6 -- Playoffs begin. Oct. 27 -- World Series begins in the city of the National League Champion. Nov. -- Free agent filing period, first 15 days after World Series ends. Dec. 1 -- Last day for teams to offer salary arbitration to their former players who became free agents. Dec. 7 -- Last day for free agents offered salary arbitration to accept offers. Dec. 6-9 -- Winter Meetings, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Dec. 12 -- Last day for teams to offer 2011 contracts to unsigned players. Until then, see ya at the park. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry