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Because…. this is likely the last time we will be able to use this image: However, it is a small price to pay. Good riddance JP. The national media’s perspective on JP. A quote from the AP’s newswire article on the firing: …missteps included allowing A. Full Article at Mop Up Duty

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  1. J.P. Ricciardi
  2. Alex Rios
  3. A.J. Burnett

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    Mop Up Duty :: A Sad Day At Mop Up Duty
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    Because…. this is likely the last time we will be able to use this image: However, it is a small price to pay. Good riddance JP. The national media’s perspective on JP. A quote from the AP’s newswire article on the firing: …missteps included allowing A. Full Article at Sports Blogs

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  1. 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 ... 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 chan...
    – Paul Beeston (baseball) SOURCE: AOL Sports 1 month ago
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  1. Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi (L) talks with infielder Scott Rolen before their MLB spring training exhibition baseball game with Cincinnati Reds in Sarasota, Florida, March 23, 2009.
  2. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B.J. Ryan throws against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, May 15, 2009.
  3. ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Rod Barajas #20 and B.J. Ryan #52 of the Toronto Blue Jays meet on the mound in the 9th inning during the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angels Stadium on June 1, 2008 in Anaheim, California.
  4. BOSTON - MAY 01: Rob Barajas #20 and B.J.Ryan #52 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate the win over the Boston Red Sox on May 1, 2008 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 3-0.
  5. DUNEDIN, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Pitcher B. J. Ryan #52 of the Toronto Blue Jays stretches at spring training practice February 22, 2008 at the Bobby Mattick Training Center at the Engelbert Complex in Dunedin, Florida.

Cast of Characters

  1. J.P. Ricciardi J.P. Ricciardi
  2. Alex Rios
  3. A.J. Burnett A.J. Burnett
  4. Frank Thomas Frank Thomas
  5. Vernon Wells Vernon Wells
  6. New York Yankees New York Yankees