blogs2.startribune.com - 7/2/2009
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The Twins have released reliever Luis Ayala after failing to work out a deal.
There was legitimate interest from Pittsburgh, and there are indications that Eric Hinske’s name came up in the discussions. But once Hinskie was dealt to the Yankees, trade talks with the Pirates were ...
nleastchatter.com - 7/2/2009
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nleastchatter.com —
Sure, another NL East team, why not? The
Marlins have signed RHP Luis Ayala Thursday after he
cleared waivers from the Twins. Ayala had pitched in 28 games for the twins while going 1-2 with a 4.18 ERA. Most National League East fans will remember him pitching for the Mets at the end of ...
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Marlins Player News: Luis Ayala Signs
miamiherald.typepad.com - 7/2/2009
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miamiherald.typepad.com —
The Marlins have agreed to terms with veteran
right-handed reliever Luis Ayala, who cleared waivers on Thursday
after being designated for assignment last week by the Minnesota Twins. Ayala's agent, Joe Longo, said the pitcher would report to New ...
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Right-Handed Reliever Luis Ayala, Marlins Agree to Terms
fishstripes.com - 7/3/2009
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fishstripes.com —
So JCR is reporting that the Fish have
agreed to terms with Luis Ayala , which makes
sense since they've been linked to him for quite some time. As we all know, the Marlins have had a plethora of bullpen problems this season, ranging from ...
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Will Luis Ayala Solve The Bullpen Problems? (hint: um, no)
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Brew Crew Ball —
... reached a deal to acquire utility infielder Jeff Baker from the Rockies. Dodgers: Designated outfielder Mitch Jones for assignment. Pirates: Released outfielder Craig Monroe, who had been designated for assignment. Rockies: Designated catcher Paul Phillips for assignment. Royals: Shortstop Mike Aviles will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss about 12 months. Twins: Released reliever Luis Ayala, who had been designated for assignment. ...
Twins Release Luis Ayala
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... The Twins released Luis Ayala after failing to trade him, according to La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He was ...
Notes at Noon: Aviles, Ayala, Keppinger
MLB Notebook —
Royals shortstop Mike Aviles will undergo Tommy John surgery and faces 9-12 months of rehab. The Twins have released Luis Ayala after failing to deal him after designating him for assignment. Jeff Keppinger is ready to play whenever the Astros put him in the lineup. ...
OK, I'm back now
"MyTeamRivals" via MyTeamRivals.com in Google Reader —
... The Twins actually got pretty banged up during the series finale in Kansas City. Mike Redmond had to come out
after he got hit in the arm with a foul tip, and apparently he has a
bruised forearm and might be out of commission for a bit. Nick Punto
also had to leave the game with back stiffness, after Jose Guillen ...
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