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213milesfromshea.metsblog.com - 7 hours ago
Looking Back the Offseason Trades so far:
— 213milesfromshea.metsblog.com — It has barely been a week so far this off season and so far there have been four major trades. The first was Iwamura who was traded to Pirates. The trade wasn't so much as a surprise as Iwamura really didn't fit into the next step of plans for the Rays as they have some talent coming up and ... (more) Looking Back the Offseason Trades so far:

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bucstradewinds.net - 35 hours ago
What Is Next?
— bucstradewinds.net — With the trade for Akinori Iwamura out of the way, second base seems to be set for 2010.  This trade is so far to the polar opposite of what Huntington has done so far in his tenure, it leads to a few questions… 1) What move is next? Knowing that Alvarez is not far away.  There are ... (more) What Is Next?

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Akinori Iwamura Latest Blog Posts

Looking Back the Offseason Trades so far:
7 hours ago at 213 Miles From Shea
raisethejollyroger.com - 34 hours ago
Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
— raisethejollyroger.com — Regardless of whether or not you think bringing him in was a good idea, I have a feeling that Akinori Iwamura is going to make quite the impression on Pirates fans over the next year, half year, or next few years. “Aki” should be both productive and exciting, no matter how long he ... (more) Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura

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community.post-gazette.com - 3 days ago
Iwamura 'interested' in talking long term
— community.post-gazette.com — By Dejan Kovacevic | 10:25 p.m. Tuesday Akinori Iwamura would be "interested" in exploring a long-term contract with the Pirates, he said in a conference call just now from Japan. Some highlights of the call, during which agent Yoshi ... (more) Iwamura 'interested' in talking long term

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sports.espn.go.com - 5 days ago
Sources: Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 2B Akinori Iwamura from Tampa Bay Rays
— sports.espn.go.com — Sources say that the Pirates have agreed to acquire Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura. (more) Sources: Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 2B Akinori Iwamura ...

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drivelinemechanics.com - 43 hours ago
Ruining the World Series, Just Like A-Rod and Boras: Rays Trade Iwamura
— drivelinemechanics.com — More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP Tampa Bay Ray' Akinori Iwamura watches his second-inning double off New York Yankees' A.J. Burnett in their baseball game ... (more) Ruining the World Series, Just Like A-Rod and Boras: ...

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twinstarget.com - 3 days ago
The Iwamura Trade That Almost Was
— twinstarget.com — TwinsTarget takes a look at what the acquisition of Iwamura would have meant to the Minnesota Twins, and why the Twins weren't able to grab him. (more) The Iwamura Trade That Almost Was

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Hot Stove: Pirates-Rays Trade
rotosavants.com - 3 days ago
Hot Stove: Pirates-Rays Trade
— rotosavants.com — We already have two trades. Here's the first. Rays trade Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jesse Chavez Chavez is a decent haul for the Rays who didn't have a spot anymore for Iwamura. Zobrist should now be enshrined as the permanent second basemen, unless the Rays want to push him ... (more) Hot Stove: Pirates-Rays Trade

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whygavs.com - 3 days ago
More on Akinori Iwamura
— whygavs.com — The more I think (and read) about this trade, the more I like it for a few reasons. The first reason should be obvious; Iwamura makes the Pirates better at a position of need without giving much up. He's not blocking anyone from playing in the ... (more) More on Akinori Iwamura

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marlinmaniac.com - 3 days ago
A lesson from Akinori Iwamura
— marlinmaniac.com — As you might have heard two days ago, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a deal that sent second baseman Akinori Iwamura from the Rays to the Pirates for reliever Jesse Sanchez. Though Joe Frisaro said the Marlins would be a team of interest for Iwamura when the initial ... (more) A lesson from Akinori Iwamura

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Hudson passes physical, extension with Braves all but official
bases.nbcsports.com - 2 days ago
Hudson passes physical, extension with Braves all but official
— bases.nbcsports.com — Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that Tim Hudson "has passed his physical and essentially made his three-year contract extension a done deal." Unlike the Rays and Pirates with yesterday's Akinori Iwamura-for-Jesse Chavez trade the Braves will likely ... (more) Hudson passes physical, extension with Braves all but ...

Comments vote down AaronGleeman.com found this 2 days agofound this
Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
hardballtimes.com - 4 days ago
Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
— hardballtimes.com — I have to say, I'm pretty impressed by Tampa Bay's ability to turn Akinori Iwamura into a young, cost-controllable fireballing reliever. It was essentially a done deal that Iwamura would become a free agent so Tampa could move to Ben Zobrist as a full-time second baseman (with Sean Rodriguez ... (more) Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade

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mlbtraderumors.com - 3 days ago
Pirates Talk: Iwamura, Ankiel, Wilson
— mlbtraderumors.com — As usual, Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has the latest on the Pirates... The Akinori Iwamura addition does not necessarily mean more significant moves are coming. The Pirates are comfortable with their internal options. The ... (more) Pirates Talk: Iwamura, Ankiel, Wilson

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Pirates to acquire Rays' Iwamura in exchange for reliever
bases.nbcsports.com - 2 days ago
Pirates to acquire Rays' Iwamura in exchange for reliever
— bases.nbcsports.com — Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura is headed to Pittsburgh, says the St. Petersburg Times and several other sources. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, right-hander Jesse Chavez will be the return when the deal is announced, something that might not ... (more) Pirates to acquire Rays' Iwamura in exchange for reliever

Comments vote down AaronGleeman.com found this 2 days agofound this
Pirates acquire Iwamura from Tampa Bay
post-gazette.com - 4 days ago
Pirates acquire Iwamura from Tampa Bay
— post-gazette.com — The Pirates tonight made the first move of what might be a busy offseason, acquiring veteran infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Jesse Chavez. Agreement on the trade was reached in the afternoon, but the teams waited until ... (more) Pirates acquire Iwamura from Tampa Bay

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overthebaggy.blogspot.com - 4 days ago
Cross Him Off Then (Iwamura Edition).
— overthebaggy.blogspot.com — Akinori Iwamura is off the market. The Twins could do better anyways. (more) Cross Him Off Then (Iwamura Edition).

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Pirates' acquisition of Iwamura aimed at present
post-gazette.com - 4 days ago
Pirates' acquisition of Iwamura aimed at present
— post-gazette.com — In Neal Huntington's first major transaction prioritizing the present above the future, the Pirates' general manager last night acquired veteran infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for rookie reliever Jesse Chavez. (more) Pirates' acquisition of Iwamura aimed at present

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 4 days agofound this
marlinmaniac.com - 4 days ago
Fish Bites
— marlinmaniac.com — Good morning and welcome to Marlin Maniac once again. Here are your Bites for this nice and chilly Wednesday (it’s special that it’s chilly because I’m in Gainesville, FL). - First off, we have Game 6 of the World Series tonight. On the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies will ... (more) Fish Bites

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Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
tylersarticles.blogspot.com - 4 days ago
Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
— tylersarticles.blogspot.com — As expected would happen this offseason, the Akinori Iwamura has come to an end in Tampa Bay. The Rays on Tuesday sent Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Jesse Chavez. Given the context, I think that the deal makes sense for both sides. Iwamura was an excellent ... (more) Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates

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fangraphs.com - 5 days ago
Pirates Set to Acquire Akinori Iwamura
— fangraphs.com — As Dave alluded to earlier, the Pirates are set to acquire second baseman Akinori Iwamura from the Rays for (per Ken Rosenthal) right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez. In a vacuum, this is a win for the Pirates. Iwamura is at-worst a league average ... (more) Pirates Set to Acquire Akinori Iwamura

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