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Aug 30, 2008 - The Phillies acquired Stairs from Toronto in a trade completed Saturday, giving the Phillies an additional left-handed bat for the stretch run.

Aug 28, 2008 - The Blue Jays designated Stairs for assignment after Thursday night's 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay, and the designated hitter-outfielder expects to be traded by Saturday. "I can tell you that I am going to a contender, so that makes it a little easier to swallow," said Stairs, who would not name the team.

Aug 22, 2008 - Stairs drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays handed New York its worst loss of the season, 14-3 on Thursday night.

Jul 26, 2008 - Stairs hit a homer and drove in two RBIs for the host Blue Jays in their 5-4, 10-inning win over Seattle on Friday.