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4 unusual facts about Tony Graffanino


Chip Ambres

Kansas City acquired Ambres, along with minor league pitcher Juan Cedeño, from the Boston Red Sox on July 19, 2005, for infielder Tony Graffanino.

Juan Cedeño

He played organization from 2002 through 2005, until he was traded with Chip Ambres to the Kansas City Royals for Tony Graffanino.

Tony Graffanino

In 2002, he coordinated and led baseball clinics for boys and girls from Mercy Home at U.S. Cellular Field and signed autographs at the James R. Thompson Center to promote the need for organ donors.

The runs came on a two out, three run home run by White Sox 2B Tadahito Iguchi which proved to be the game-winning hit.



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