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Dave Bush | Relief Pitcher

Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:  (36) / 11/9/1979
Ht / Wt:  6'2" / 204
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Wake Forest
Drafted: 2002 / Rd. 2 (0) / TOR
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Dave Bush has elected free agency.
The 33-year-old right-hander fought his way back to the big leagues for the first time since the 2011 season, but surrendered five runs on five hits, including four homers, in his three innings of work. He'll try to continue his career on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Fri, Oct 4, 2013 06:54:00 PM

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Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays sent RHP Dave Bush outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

Bush successfully cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment yesterday. The 33-year-old allowed five runs on five hits (including four home runs) and one walk over three innings of work on Sunday against the Red Sox.
Tue, Apr 9, 2013 01:53:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays designated RHP Dave Bush for assignment.

Bush lasted just two days in his stint with the Blue Jays. The move clears a spot for the recently-claimed Mauro Gomez on the 40-man roster.
Mon, Apr 8, 2013 02:25:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Dave Bush from Triple-A Buffalo.

Bush will provide some reinforcement with Toronto's bullpen taxed from playing in high-scoring games the last two days. Jeremy Jeffress has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Sat, Apr 6, 2013 11:13:00 AM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Dave Bush threw two hitless innings out of the pen to pick up the win as the Blue Jays bested the Tigers 8-3 on Saturday.

Back where he started, Bush is a major long shot to crack the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster after going 4-3 with a 3.16 ERA in 11 starts with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate and spending some time in Korea last year. Bush went 10-15 with a 4.15 ERA for the Blue Jays in 2004-05 before being shipped to Milwaukee and turning in a couple of nice years for the Brewers.
Sat, Feb 23, 2013 05:32:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays signed RHP Dave Bush to a minor league contract.

Bush pitched fairly well for the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate in 2012, posting a 3.16 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over 11 starts before exploring an opportunity in the Korean Baseball Organization. While he's a long shot to crack the major league roster out of spring training, he'll serve as valuable insurance at the Triple-A level.
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 07:58:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Phillies released RHP Dave Bush.

Bush had an opt-out clause in his minor league deal, and he's using it and signing on with a Korean club. He posted a 3.16 ERA over 11 starts at Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.
Related: Phillies
Source: Jeff Schuler on Twitter
Mon, Jun 4, 2012 07:58:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that Dave Bush is being pursued by a Korean team.

It's not clear at this point what the likelihood is that he'll sign with them, but Bush does have an opt-out clause in his contract. He seems likely to exercise it soon if the Phillies don't call him up or promise to do so. Bush holds a 3.16 ERA over 11 starts at Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.
Source: Jim Salisbury on Twitter
Mon, Jun 4, 2012 07:17:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Dave Bush has an out clause in his contract that he can exercise on June 1 if the Phillies don't call him up.

Bush has posted a 2.61 ERA in 10 starts with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, so the Phillies might be tempted to bring him up in order to avoid losing him. He could conceivably take Roy Halladay's (shoulder) spot in the rotation, but it's more likely he'd be used in a long relief role.
Source: Phillies.mlb.com
Tue, May 29, 2012 08:52:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Phillies re-signed RHP Dave Bush to a minor league contract.

The contract also includes an invite to spring training. Bush, 32, finished the 2011 season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley after pitching in the majors with the Rangers and at the Triple-A level with the Cubs. The veteran right-hander is a longshot to make Philadelphia's Opening Day roster.
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 04:27:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Phillies signed RHP Dave Bush to a minor league contract.

He'll report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Bush was released by the Rangers in early July after posting a 5.79 ERA in 17 appearances and requested and received his release from the Cubs after he held a 6.14 ERA over five starts with Triple-A Iowa. Injuries would have to strike for him to get a shot, but he's not a bad guy to have around for depth purposes.
Sun, Aug 14, 2011 12:40:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Dave Bush has elected to become a free agent.

Bush signed a minor league deal with the Cubs last month and posted a 6.14 ERA over five starts with Triple-A Iowa. The 31-year-old right-hander was released by the Rangers at the end of June after compiling a 5.79 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over three starts and 14 relief appearances. It's very unlikely we'll see him again in the majors this season.
Source: Bruce Miles on Twitter
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 03:58:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Dave Bush gave up one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 2 1/3 innings in his first start for Triple-A Iowa against Oklahoma City Sunday.

Bush was cut loose by the Rangers earlier this month and signed a minor league deal with the Cubs last week. He posted a 5.79 ERA in 37 1/3 innings for Texas and doesn't appear close to being able to make an impact with the Cubs.
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Sun, Jul 17, 2011 04:07:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Cubs signed RHP Dave Bush to a minor league contract.

Bush was cut loose by the Rangers earlier this month after posting a 5.79 ERA in 37 1/3 innings. He'll report to Triple-A Iowa to provide depth but is certainly a longshot to make any kind of impact in the second half.
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 02:30:00 PM
Dave Bush - R - Blue Jays

Rangers released RHP Dave Bush.

Bush was designated for assignment earlier this month after posting a 5.79 ERA in 37 1/3 innings and drew no interest from other teams. The 31-year-old right-hander will likely have to settle for a minor league contract.
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Wed, Jul 6, 2011 04:17:00 PM

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1B1Justin Smoak
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3B1Josh Donaldson
2Ryan Goins
3Andy Burns
LF1Michael Saunders
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CF1Kevin Pillar
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RF1Jose Bautista
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DH1Edwin Encarnacion
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6Scott Feldman
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8Matt Dermody
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11Chris Smith