Article: Blue Jays designate Hanson for assignment

STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer
AP Online
06-10-1998
MIAMI (AP) _ Pitcher Erik Hanson's disappointing three-year stint with the Toronto Blue Jays ended Wednesday, and the struggling right-hander was relieved.

``There was really no choice other than to let me go,'' Hanson said. ``The organization is classy enough to see that.''

Toronto designated the 33-year-old Hanson for assignment, which will allow him to sign with another team. He said he wasn't surprised by the move.

``I was definitely expecting it,'' he said. ``It'll be best for both sides.''

Hanson, who is in the final year of contract that pays him $3.5 million this season, has struggled in his return from rotator cuff ...

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