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Back to EpisodesToronto's Unlikely Closer: Tom Henke's Free-Agent Draft Story
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In 1986, the Toronto Blue Jays drafted Tom Henke from the Texas Rangers, their second choice after Donnie Moore, who was taken by the Angels. This draft was part of a complex system designed to compensate teams losing top free agents. Henke became a shutdown closer, leading the Jays to the playoffs, while Moores career was marred by injuries. The system was later abandoned. Checkout Solipillow.com