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Dodgers to send Betemit to Yankees for Proctor - MLB
Dodgers to send Betemit to Yankees for Proctor - MLB
sports.espn.go.com — The Dodgers and Yankees have agreed in principle on a trade that would send reliever Scott Proctor... to the Dodgers for infielder Wilson Betemit , sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. The Dodgers, who have a 5.61 bullpen ERA since the All-Star ... (more) Dodgers to send Betemit to Yankees for Proctor - MLB
 Yanks want to talk deal with A-Rod during season - MLB
Yanks want to talk deal with A-Rod during season - MLB
sports.espn.go.com — The New York Yankees are willing to bend their own rules to keep Alex Rodriguez in pinstripes... beyond this season. The Yankees have changed their traditional stance and are now willing to negotiate during the season with their star third baseman on a ... (more) Yanks want to talk deal with A-Rod during season - MLB

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From the Files of WTF?!?!: Buster Posey
Mark DeRosa To Turn Down Arbitration
Buzz: The Latest on Roy Halladay
11 hours ago at MetsBlog.com
Cardinals Sign Brad Penny To One Year Deal
12 hours ago at Mets Merized Online
Cardinals guarantee Penny $7.5 million in one-year deal
12 hours ago at Circling The Bases
Boras says A-Rod assured to reach $30M annually - MLB
sports.espn.go.com — After the New York Yankees on Wednesday indicated they would break from tradition and negotiate during the... season with Alex Rodriguez on a contract extension, his agent moved in quickly to define what it would take to keep the superstar third baseman ... (more) Boras says A-Rod assured to reach $30M annually - MLB
Red Sox get Gagne from Rangers to bolster 'pen - MLB
Red Sox get Gagne from Rangers to bolster 'pen - MLB
sports.espn.go.com — CLEVELAND -- With Eric Gagne finally pitching like his old self following two elbow operations and back... surgery, the Boston Red Sox acquired the reliever on Tuesday from the Texas Rangers , who also unloaded first baseman Mark Teixeira to Atlanta in ... (more) Red Sox get Gagne from Rangers to bolster 'pen - MLB
MLB Rumors: Deadline Edition
MLB Rumors: Deadline Edition
sportsyenta.blogspot.com — Now that the long-rumored Mark Teixeira to the Braves deal is finally done (well, almost), we can... look at the other possible blockbuster deals looming on the horizon. Huge names like Mark Loretta, Octavio Dotel, Al Reyes and Mike Lamb could move by tomorrow's 4 p.m. deadline. Those are names that could change the landscape of not only this season, not only your team, but of baseball as a ... (more) MLB Rumors: Deadline Edition
Pitching in: Dodgers look to acquire A's Blanton - MLB
Pitching in: Dodgers look to acquire A's Blanton - MLB
sports.espn.go.com — The Oakland Athletics are engaged in serious negotiations with the Los Angeles Dodgers about pitcher Joe Blanton... , a 26-year-old right-hander who would help fill in the injury-ravaged L.A. rotation if the deal is completed. One person familiar with ... (more) Pitching in: Dodgers look to acquire A's Blanton - MLB
Leave It To Chris Berman To Ruin Everything
Leave It To Chris Berman To Ruin Everything
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com — Since Baltimore is such a dreadful city these days and the O's are worthless all we've been... hearing about in the area is "Caaaal going to the Hawwwl" (Baltimore speak for Cal Ripken going into the Hall of Fame). The guy was even on QVC last night getting rid of some pillows and whatnot from his closet. Well anywho, the Baltimore Sun has collected some quotes from the people around Ripken, ... (more) Leave It To Chris Berman To Ruin Everything
Blatant Pandering, On Both Sides: Vote Neshek, Everybody!
Blatant Pandering, On Both Sides: Vote Neshek, Everybody!
deadspin.com — Twins reliever Pat Neshek is having a rather outstanding year, with an ERA at 1.37 and pitching... in that submarine way we always find charming. He's actually one of the five finalists for the last American League All-Star spot , voted on by fans on ... (more) Blatant Pandering, On Both Sides: Vote Neshek, Everybody!
Buehrle talks crumble - MLB
Buehrle talks crumble - MLB
sports.espn.go.com — Mark Buehrle was willing to go forward and make a deal with the Chicago White Sox that... didn't include a no-trade clause, but his overture was rejected. Now it appears that his contract talks have broken down for good, and he may soon be traded. "Mark ... (more) Buehrle talks crumble - MLB
Olney: Youkilis never surrenders - MLB
sports.espn.go.com — Editor's Note: This story appears in the July 16 edition of ESPN The Magazine . From 60... feet 6 inches away, Kevin Youkilis looks a lot like a guard dog. You're trying to slip a pitch past him, and this damn hairy-chinned beast stands in the way, ... (more) Olney: Youkilis never surrenders - MLB
Buerhle, White Sox negotiations reach impasse
imwritingsports.com — It appears that contract talks between the White Sox and Mark Buehrle have reached an impasse. Buster... Olney of ESPN reports that neither side was willing to budge on a no-trade clause and it is now likely that Buehrle will be dealt to the highest bidder. (more) Buerhle, White Sox negotiations reach impasse
Twins, Yankees Like Dan Johnson
mlbtraderumors.com — There's a lot of buzz going around that the A's may become sellers soon, nine games back... in their division and eight out in the Wild Card.  Typical impending free agent parts like Mike Piazza and Shannon Stewart are candidates to be moved.  ... (more) Twins, Yankees Like Dan Johnson
Kenny Lofton: Sheffield Is Right About Torre
Kenny Lofton: Sheffield Is Right About Torre
sports.aol.com — Filed under: Houston , New York , Yankees , Rangers , AL East , AL West ,... MLB Rumors We all know what Gary Sheffield said , and for the most part, everyone -- especially Buster Olney , who's covered the Yankees as closely as anyone during Joe ... (more) Kenny Lofton: Sheffield Is Right About Torre
Note: Olney on Chad Cordero, and Mets
Note: Olney on Chad Cordero, and Mets
metsblog.com — In his recent chat at ESPN.com , Buster Olney was asked by a reader if he, as... Omar Minaya, would accept Nationals RHP Chad Cordero in exchange for OF Lastings Milledge , in which Olney responded… “Absolutely not. There are serious ... (more) Note: Olney on Chad Cordero, and Mets
Dodger Thoughts: Betemit Traded to Yankees for Middle Reliever Proctor
dodgerthoughts.baseballtoaster.com — Nine years after the Dodgers drafted him as a fifth-round selection, 30-year-old right-hander Scott Proctor will put... on the Los Angeles whites and pitch for the team, after being acquired today from the New York Yankees in exchange for infielder ... (more) Dodger Thoughts: Betemit Traded to Yankees for Middle ...
The Pirate Protest Was Unimpressive
The Pirate Protest Was Unimpressive
sports.aol.com — Filed under: Pirates , NL Central , Pittsburgh For all of the press the Pittsburgh media gave... the third-inning walkout at tonight's Pirate game, the actual Pirate protest itself was pretty sad. I know, I was there. Of the 22,000 in attendance at PNC ... (more) The Pirate Protest Was Unimpressive
ESPN.com: SPORTSNATION - Chat-16381(Insider)
proxy.espn.go.com — Welcome to The Show! On Monday, ESPN The Magazine MLB writer Buster Olney will stop by to... take your questions on your favorite team, favorite players and all the latest news on and off the field! Send your questions now and join Buster on Monday (and ... (more) ESPN.com: SPORTSNATION - Chat-16381(Insider)
Red Sox Will Pursue A-Rod This Winter
mlbtraderumors.com — According to Bill Madden and Mark Feinsand , the Red Sox will make a "huge push" for... Alex Rodriguez this winter if he opts out of his contract.  The New York Daily News writers heard this from multiple sources. Madden and ... (more) Red Sox Will Pursue A-Rod This Winter
ESPN.com - Blogs  - Buster Olney Blog
ESPN.com - Blogs - Buster Olney Blog
insider.espn.go.com — BUSTER OLNEY WEBLOG | RSS | PRINT BLOG BASEBALL Buster Olney is a senior writer at ESPN... The Magazine. He began covering baseball in 1989, as the Nashville Banner's beat reporter assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. Later, he covered the San ... (more) ESPN.com - Blogs - Buster Olney Blog
ESPN.com - Blogs - Buster Olney Blog
insider.espn.go.com — BUSTER OLNEY WEBLOG | RSS | PRINT BLOG BASEBALL Buster Olney is a senior writer at ESPN... The Magazine. He began covering baseball in 1989, as the Nashville Banner's beat reporter assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. Later, he covered the San ... (more) ESPN.com - Blogs - Buster Olney Blog
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