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- ↑ "Langley Star Drafted by Tigers". The Washington Post. June 4, 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ↑ "Sborz improving as a prospect | The Blade". Toledoblade.com. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ↑ Tigers call up relief pitcher Jay Sborz to take Rick Porcello's roster spot MLive.com June 21, 2010
- ↑ Tigers reliever Jay Sborz roughed up in major league debut MLive.com June 22, 2010
- ↑ Tigers Option Jay Sborz To Triple-A Toledo SB Nation Detroit June 24, 2010
- ↑ "Dodgers prospect Josh Sborz turns college corner with Loons". August 7, 2015.
