Jays’ Delgado refuses to waive no-trade clause
Carlos Delgado said Friday that he won’t waive his no-trade clause, preferring instead to stay in Toronto to finish the final year of his $64 million contract.
General manager J.P. Ricciardi asked Delgado last week if he would be willing to be traded. The slugger gave his answer before the Blue Jays played at Texas.
“When I walked out of that office (Saturday), I said I was going to think about it, go home to talk to my family and my agent. That’s what I did,” Delgado said. “This is where I wanted to be. So this is the decision that I made.”
Delgado is eligible for free agency this fall, and is earning $18.5 million this season to end a four-year deal.
Mussina, Prior, Thomas injuries updated
The Yankees’ Mike Mussina went on the disabled list with a sore right elbow Friday, two days before he was scheduled to return to the rotation. … Cubs right-hander Mark Prior has no nerve or ligament damage in his elbow, an MRI exam showed Friday. He had to leave the game early on Thursday. … Chicago White Sox designated hitter Frank Thomas is expected to miss eight weeks with a broken bone in his left foot.