Did Jose Bautista get traded?
New York Mets traded Jose Bautista to Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for player to be named or cash.
Who did the Blue Jays trade for Jose Bautista?
Robinzon Diaz
Ten years ago today, the Blue Jays traded Robinzon Diaz to the Pirates for Jose Bautista. It was such a big deal that we here at Bluebird Banter didn’t even do a post on the trade. We did talk about it later, but the day of the trade went by without a mention of the deal.
What year was Jose Bautista’s bat flip?
2015
Classic Rewind: Bautista’s bat flip When it comes to the most iconic baseball moments of the 21st century, there aren’t many that can top Jose Bautista’s epic bat flip to punctuate his go-ahead, three-run homer in the decisive Game 5 of the 2015 American League Division Series between the Blue Jays and Rangers.
When did Jose Bautista get traded to the Blue Jays?
It was with little fanfare that the Blue Jays announced the acquisition of Jose Bautista for a player to be named on Aug. 21, 2008. When the Blue Jays sent Diaz to Pittsburgh to complete the trade four days later, the move seemed justifiable on both sides. The Pirates got a prospect and the Blue Jays addressed a need.
What teams has Jose Bautista played for?
Dominican Republic national baseball team
Dominican Rep.
José Bautista/Current teams
What happened to Jose Batista?
The 2018 season was the last time that Bautista has played in MLB, but it must be noted he did not officially retire. In fact, after the 2019 season, he said he planned to return to the majors. Then, in early 2020 he doubled down and said he wanted to return as a two-way player like Shohei Ohtani.
What is wrong with bat flip?
In Canada, and the United States, bat flips have traditionally been considered rude and inconsistent with baseball etiquette. Traditional etiquette and the unwritten rules of baseball espouse humility and discourage actions which may be interpreted as arrogant or showing up the opponents.
Is bat flipping allowed?
Bat flipping and throwing at a hitter’s head is absolutely not allowed. Even Babe Ruth’s famous called shot and Joe Carter’s World Series walk-off may have violated these silent statutes.
What happened to Jose Bautista after he was traded to Toronto?
Bautista batted .214 in 21 games for Toronto after the trade. Starting the 2009 season on the bench, manager Cito Gaston assigned Bautista to back up Rolen and outfielders Alex Ríos and Adam Lind.
How did Jose Bautista get started in the MLB?
Bautista’s professional career began when the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the 20th round of the 2000 MLB draft. In 2010, he became the 26th member of the 50 home run club, while leading MLB in home runs for the first of two consecutive seasons. From 2010– 2015, Bautista hit more home runs than any player in the major leagues.
What happened to Jose Bautista in 2008?
Bautista was to be the Pirates’ starting third baseman and backup outfielder in 2008. From June 14 to 24, he hit five home runs in a span of nine games against interleague opponents Baltimore, Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and the New York Yankees.
Is Jose Bautista still with the Blue Jays?
Bautista ended the year batting .203 with 23 home runs and 65 RBIs. His .203 batting average was the lowest of all qualified major league batters. The Blue Jays declined Bautista’s option for 2018 on November 4, 2017 marking the end of his career as a Blue Jay.
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