Ricciardi

While general manager J.P. Ricciardi is asking fans for patience while young players such as third baseman Eric Hinske, shortstop Felipe

USATODAY.com - American League East 2002

Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi is the leading candidate for the Red Sox's GM opening this winter. ...

USATODAY.com 2002

Ricciardi is giving Hinske the starting job this spring on a silver platter, so let's see what he does with it.

USATODAY.com 2002

Ricciardi is one of the best young minds in baseball so we will assume he knows what he's doing here.

USATODAY.com 2002

So the Blue Jays brought in Ricciardi, who must tear up the foundation and give it an overhaul.

USATODAY.com - Toronto in danger? 2002

Dunn responds by calling Ricciardi "a clown" and rightfully so.

OspreyBlogs 2008

"It's a way to get players, so it's a good way to take advantage of the system," Mets special assistant J.P. Ricciardi said.

Finding Diamonds in the Rough Brian Costa 2011

Gone are longtime staff ace Roy Halladay, sent to the Philadelphia Phillies in a trade for prospects, as well as shortstop Marco Scutaro, catcher Rod Barajas and general manager J.P. Ricciardi.

Blue Jays, sans Halladay, begin new era 2010

"The benchmark to get into the playoffs in this division is a minimum of 95 wins," said new general manager Alex Anthopoulos, who replaced Ricciardi in October.

Blue Jays, sans Halladay, begin new era 2010

Emaus, a favorite of Ricciardi, was first on the list.

Finding Diamonds in the Rough Brian Costa 2011