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José Canseco is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and designated hitter. Canseco did not attend college, and was drafted in the 15th round by the Oakland Athletics in 1982. He made an immediate splash in 1986, his first full season, being named the American League's Rookie of the Year after connecting on ... Full story

David "Big Papi" Ortiz has been with the Boston Red Sox since 2003. David Ortiz is a five-time All-Star and holds the Red Sox single-season record for home runs with 54, set during the 2006 season.  Big Papi has been a Designated Hitter recently - with the depth of the Red Sox lineup and ... Full story

"CC" Sabathia currently pitches for the New York Yankees. CC Sabathia's contract with the Yankees is the richest contract for a pitcher in the history of baseball, seven-years, $161 million. Prior to the Yankees, CC Sabathia was drafted in the first round (20th overall) by the Cleveland Indians in the 1998 MLB Draft, and ... Full story

Nick Swisher plays first base and outfield for the New York Yankees starting in 2009. Swisher was selected by the A's with the Boston Red Sox first round pick in 2002 as compensation for the loss of free agent Johnny Damon. Swisher played with the Oakland Athletics 2004 - 2007, and the Chicago White ... Full story