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Coco

He was denied a win after Aguilas rallied and won on a Luis Polonia homer. Coco, a former Blue Jays prospect, spent most of last season pitching in Mexico after being released by the Expos. If he continues to throw well in the Dominican Republic, he shouldn’t have any trouble landing a minor league contract.

The team that released Ruben Rivera for stealing may sign another thief? Teams will do anything for pitching depth.

None of the players will attend major league spring training. Coco, released by the Blue Jays a year ago after he allegedly stole several hundred dollars in cash from minor leaguer Diegomar Markwell, would seem to be the only player here with much chance of seeing time with the Expos this season. He went 10-9 with a 4.80 ERA in a disappointing 2003 season at Triple-A Indianapolis.

If he wants to pitch in the majors, Coco made the smart move picking the Brewers over the Yankees. He’ll probably see time in Milwaukee’s bullpen before the end of the season.

Lions officials denied the rumors and said the two were let go because they weren’t producing for the team. Coco pitched for the Jays in 2000-02 before being released in spring 2003, reportedly because he stole several hundred dollars in cash from fellow prospect Diegomar Markwell. He hasn’t been back to the majors since, and he’s currently a free agent.

Jays officials refused to officially state the reason for Coco’s dismissal, but sources told the Toronto Star that it was because he had stolen several hundred dollars in cash from fellow prospect Diegomar Markwell. No criminal action is expected to be taken against Coco. It may take some time, but the 25-year-old will find a team willing to give him another chance.