* In 2002 the Devil Rays released Kevin Brown. Not the pitcher. This is the catcher Kevin Brown. So why do I mention this? Because I bet he was at the Jose Canseco pool party in 1998 that's in dispute - the Blue Jays called him up for that series. I've tried calling him, but with no luck.
* In 1999 the Tigers acquired Dave Mlicki and Mel Rojas from the Dodgers for Robinson Checo, Aposto Garcia and Richard Roberts. Mlicki actually hung around to win another 35 games. Rojas pitched in only eight more games.
* In 1997 Detroit cut Vince Coleman. One word: firecrackers.
* In 1993 the White Sox cut Brendan Donnelly. Two words: Mitchell Report.
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