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D-backs release Gordon

Associated Press

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks released right-hander Tom Gordon, one of four pitchers in major league history with 135 victories and 155 saves. Gordon had an injury-plagued season. He started off on the disabled list after having offseason elbow surgery and spent only a week with Arizona before suffering a severe hamstring injury in a May 3 game at Milwaukee that forced him back on the disabled list. Gordon, 41, is 138-126 with 158 saves and a 3.96 ERA in 890 games in 21 seasons. He is fi ...

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