waiver-claims Stories - Bluebird Banter
Mattias Ritola reportedly on waivers
Life with 14 forwards on the Lightning's active roster has been difficult to manage. Playing time has been sipped away from the likes of Tom Pyatt, Blair Jones, Ryan Shannon and Mattias Ritola at different points all season. It's been a game of musical chairs, with the music playing while Mattias...
Lightning claim Nate Thompson off waivers from New York Islanders
The Lightning have claimed forward Nate Thompson from the New York Islanders. The 25 year old Alaskan was originally drafted in 2003 by the Boston Bruins and has played for both the B's and the Islanders (as well as the Providence Bruins) in his pro career so far. <!-- BEGIN WIDGET --> Nate...
The Future Of Alex Rios [Rios Acquired by White Sox]
UPDATE: THE WHITE SOX HAVE ACQUIRED ALEX RIOS FROM THE BLUE JAYS FOR NOTHING IN RETURN. In the wake of this news I've decided to bump this analysis to the top. Buster Olney today has reported that 28 year old Blue Jays OF Alex Rios has been claimed on waivers. As Olney states in the article, this...
Jays Grab Oriole Lefty Brian Burres
The Jays picked up another hopeful for the 5th starter spot, Brian Burres (and I've picked up a really nasty flu). Burres was 7-9 with a 6.04 ERA last year (I get the feeling my flu has a better chance at being a useful starter). To make room for him the Jays designated Curtis Thigpen for...
49ers claim OT Kirk Barton; Latest Injury News
The 49ers claimed offensive tackle Kirk Barton from the Miami Dolphins earlier today, placing Shawntae Spencer on injured reserve to make space on the 53-man roster. Barton was a seventh round draft pick by the Bears and after being part of the final roster cut in training camp, he was claimed by...
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