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With Money a Big Factor, the Blue Jays Give Rios to the White Sox

Aug. 11, 2009
By allowing Chicago to take Alex Rios, a two-time All-Star, Toronto saved $58.7 million that is remaining on his contract through 2014.
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White Sox claim Alex Rios off waivers

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NEW YORK, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The Chicago White Sox claimed two-time all-star outfielder Alex Rios off waivers from Toronto Tuesday, giving up nothing in exchange.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler