Cubs trade RHP Zambrano to Marlins (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 04 January 2012 09:15:30 PM. © MLB News Blog

Carlos Zambrano will get a much-needed fresh start with the Miami Marlins. The Chicago Cubs traded their former ace Wednesday for Marlins right-hander Chris Volstad, pending physicals and approval by Major League Baseball, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the [...]

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Time Warner "Interested" In Dodgers

post from 6-4-2 ? an Angels/Dodgers double play blog on 04 January 2012 09:02:56 PM. © 6-4-2 ? an Angels/Dodgers double play blog

Time Warner is "interested" in buying the Dodgers; it makes sense from a fiscal standpoint (spend $4 billion for TV rights over 20 years, or own the team outright for less than half that?), but from a fan perspective, it looks for the world like a replay of the Fox years. DO. NOT. WANT.

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Mark Trumbo's Return Delayed Five Months

post from 6-4-2 ? an Angels/Dodgers double play blog on 04 January 2012 09:02:56 PM. © 6-4-2 ? an Angels/Dodgers double play blog

The stress fracture in Trumbo's foot is healing slower than expected; he won't begin rehab until the beginning of spring training.

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Cubs to trade Carlos Zambrano for Chris Volstad

post from Fish Stripes on 04 January 2012 09:01:33 PM. © Fish Stripes

Cubs to trade Carlos Zambrano for Chris Volstad

Reports indicate the Cubs will pay around $16 million of Zambrano's $18 million salary in 2012.

Deal is pending physicals and approval of commissioner's office. Cap tip: byoung

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Marlins invite RHP Gaudin to camp (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 04 January 2012 08:27:29 PM. © MLB News Blog

Pitcher Chad Gaudin says he has reached agreement on a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins and received an invitation to spring training. The 28-year-old Gaudin said in an email Wednesday to The Associated Press that he is joining the Marlins for the 2012 season. The well-traveled right-hander — who joins his eighth team [...]

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Not a Garden Variety Top 10 List - Part 4: Twins
Franchise OPS Leaders

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This is the fourth installment of the franchise top ten lists, Looking at the team leaders in OPS. Again, the purpose is to provide a glimpse of the great players who wore the Franchise's uniform, being Twins or Senators.As with the other lists, there[...]

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The Pittsburgh Pirates sign Logan Kensing

post from Pittsburgh Pirates MLB News - Pirates Baseball Blog on 04 January 2012 07:14:33 PM. © Pittsburgh Pirates MLB News - Pirates Baseball Blog

The Pirates have signed 29-year old righty reliever Logan Kensing to a minor league deal. Kensing pitched in 30 games (0 starts) in AAA+Independent ball last year and he was 1-1 with 4 saves, a 3.49 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. He last pitched in the majors back in 2009 with the Nationals [...]

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Reds, RHP Brackman finalize 1-year deal (AP)

The Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Andrew Brackman finalized a one-year deal on Wednesday, uniting him with his hometown team. Brackman was the New York Yankees’ first-round pick in 2007 even though they knew he needed reconstructive elbow surgery. He had the operation nine days after signing. He went 15-29 in 58 starts and 31 relief [...]

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Rumor: Yankees tried and failed to deal A.J.
Burnett

post from Bronx Baseball Daily » Bronx Baseball Daily, a New York Yankees blog on 04 January 2012 06:33:35 PM. © Bronx Baseball Daily » Bronx Baseball Daily, a New York Yankees blog

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Rays sign reliever Rodney to $2M deal (AP)

Reliever Fernando Rodney signed a $2 million, one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. The hard-throwing right-hander will earn $1.75 million next season. The deal also includes a $2.5 million club option or a $250,000 buyout for 2013. “Fernando’s pure stuff is top-notch and can beat hitters both in and out of the [...]

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