Todd Jones

Searching for meaning in this meaningful Game 7 between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays tonight? Search no more my friends, I have the antidote to your query...Todd Jones. What's the connection? Todd Jones pitched for the BoSox in 2003, was signed as a free agent by the then DEVIL Rays in January of 2004 to only be released in March, then signed with the Reds before being traded to the Phils to end the '04 season. Mr. Jones (no, not of Counting Crows song reference) had a good MLB...Read Full Story

He is a former Marine who has twice served as the first African American U.S. attorney in Minnesota. He’s a movie buff who likes to show clips from films during meetings to explain a point. He’s the father of five, a University of Minnesota law school graduate and a former military judge advocate. B. (Byron) Todd Jones, 54, the man chosen to head the embattled Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, is also a seasoned prosecutor who chairs an advisory committee of U.S. attorneys...Read Full Story

DETROIT, MI — Many members of the Detroit Tigers report that during Todd Jones‘ emotional farewell from the team, in which he hugged many of his teammates and cried, there was a real “air of gayness” about the event. “For someone who hates gays as much as Todd does, it was really pretty gay,” said Gary [...]Read Full Story

Retired Tigers closer Todd Jones writes a blog on SportingNews.com. Today he had this rant (hat tip to Scott Proctor's Arm ) about the Yankees, their spending, and us fan. (I think Jones is just bitter about his 1-3 record with a 5.59 ERA against the Yanks in his career. Or maybe it's his 0-1 record and 14.85 ERA over the last three.) First there was CC Sabathia. No one thought too much about that signing. The Yankees usually act like the spoiled only child who threatens to hold his breath...Read Full Story

The Tigers have expressed interest in Todd Jones, but do not seem to have any problems letting him walk. "Unless the Braves have interest, the next (likely) spot to come to is here,"Dombrowski said. "Unless it's an offer he can't refuse, we would like to talk." Jones, 39, lives in Alabama and could take over the closer spot next season for the Braves. It seems the Tigers are ready to give their spot to Joel Zumaya, so Jones is probably gone. Jones was 1-4 with a 4.26 ERA and 38 SV this season...Read Full Story