sports.yahoo.com - 7/11/2008
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The Big League Stew series that brought you Andy Van Slyke punching Barry Bonds and Zack Greinke being Zack Greinke continues with Oakland's cosmopolitan closer, who gives the lowdown on his guitar-playing, why he's compelled to keep his teammates hydrated, being from the Republic of Texas, and what life is like on "Huston St."
When the Rangers almost had the worst starting pitching - ever
examiner.com 7/11/2008 — This was written by a former sports writer who was covering the Rangers when their starters' ERA ballooned to over 7. It's relevant because the Rangers pitching right now is in shambles. But, as the writer points out, it could definitely be worse.
Harden a risk-free move
mvn.com 7/11/2008 — Leading the NL Central by a comfortable margin, the Chicago Cubs didn’t have to do anything to respond to Milwaukee’s acquisition of CC Sabathia. With the best record in the National League and an incredible +110 run differential, it’s a pretty safe bet that the Cubs were going to make the playoffs before they stole Rich Harden from the A’s. It’s pretty clear that the Harden trade was made...
Another Trade in the Works?
athleticsnation.com 7/11/2008 — ESPN's Buster Olney stated today that the A's are looking to quickly trade away Matt Murton and possibly Huston street to either the Padres or the Rays. Murton being a platoon type player will have value on the trade market, and street being a closer ...