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More minor league retirements
Rick Porcello - 16 year Major League vet. Long stints with the Tigers and White Sox. Short but still substantial stints with the Dodgers and Mariners. Signed a minor league contract with the Jays in 2024.
Bob Beckett - Highest level: AAA. Came in a trade with the Astros in 2023.
Rubby de la Rosa - 14 year ML vet. Longest stay was with the Red Sox but also played for the Braves, Yankees, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Marlins. Started 32 games for the Blue Jays across 2021 and 2022. Rejoined the team on a minor league contract in 2024.
Tim Cooney - 11 Major League games scattered across 2017, 2019, and 2023. Played for the Braves and Cardinals. Signed a minor league deal with the Jays in 2025.
Lansing Hitting Coach Mariano Duncan.
Satoshi Okuta of Vancouver was named Pitcher of the Year for the Northwest League.
Tony Castro came 2nd and Carlos Ramirez came 4th.
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Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
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