mlbtraderumors.com - 7/2/2009
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The Cubs acquired Jeff Baker from the Rockies, according to Yahoo Sports . It's unclear what the Rockies will receive in exchange for the infielder. Baker, 28, has played in just 12 games this year for Colorado, but he posted a respectable .791 OPS in over 100 games last year. He's played all ...
sports.yahoo.com - 7/1/2009
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sports.yahoo.com —
The Chicago Cubs have acquired Jeff Baker from
the Colorado Rockies , according to a source close
to the club. It is unclear who the Rockies will receive in return for Baker or the Cubs' plans for him. Baker, an infielder, went on the 15-day ...
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Source: Cubs deal for Rockies' Baker
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athbloggs.blogspot.com - 7/3/2009
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athbloggs.blogspot.com —
Today the Cubs designated Ryan Freel for assignment.
Clearly, the magical dwarf in his head must have
died, because he couldn't hit Zombie Anna Nicole Smith with a 5-gallon bucket of fried braaaaaains. Which is a shame, because he managed to hit .298 with the Reds last year. Of course, that's ...
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Oh, son of a bitch. He's throwing the imaginary ball again
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Cubs Acquire Jeff Baker, DFA Ryan Freel
CubScore —
12:07pm: In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated Ryan Freel for assignment, according to a team press release. Freel, 33, put up an OPS of .369 in 14 games for the Cubs. 11:27am: ESPN.com"s Bruce Levine reports that the Rockies receive right-hander Alberto Alburquerque, who was pitching in A ball for the Cubs. The 23-year-old has struck out 44 and allowed 40 baserunners in nearly 35 innings pitched this year. 8:41am: The Cubs acquired Jeff Baker from the Rockies, according to Yahoo Sports. It"s unclear what the Rockies will receive in exchange for the infielder. Baker, 28, has played in... Go to Source ...
Round 'em Up: Thursday 7.2.09
Milwaukee Brewers Blog - Bernie's Crew —
... The Chicago Cubs acquired Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies in their search for offense. It is unclear who the Cubs will give the Rockies in return. ...
Cubs DFA Ryan Freel
Mets Fever —
... Freel was then picked-up by the Cubs where he played 14 games with a .143 BA and a .233 OBP and a .143 SLg. pct. The Cubs acquired catcher Jeff Baker from the Rockies and DFA Freel to make room for the new catcher (source MLBTR). ...
Trade Analyzer: Jason Marquis for Luis Vizcaino
Bugs & Cranks —
... Hendry has since tried evening the score by trading Alberto Alburquerque to the Rockies for Jeff Baker. Name value alone, I don’t see how the Rockies can lose that trade one either. ...
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chicago.cubs.mlb.com 7/2/2009 — By Andrew Simon / MLB.com 07/02/09 8:30 PM ET CHICAGO -- The Colorado Rockies had no room for utilityman Jeff Baker when he completed his rehab assignment in Triple-A Colorado Springs. This situation created an opportunity for Cubs general manager ...
Rockies Acquire Alburquerque
baseballmusings.com 7/2/2009 — The Rockies trade utility man Jeff Baker to the Cubs for a minor league pitcher with a great name:
The Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for minor-league pitcher Alberto Alburquerque on Thursday.
Alburquerque became a pure reliever this year and his K per ...
When They Pull Out a Knife, The Cubs Pull Out Jeff Baker
thecubreporter.com 7/2/2009 —
The Cubs countered the Cardinals acquisition of Mark DeRosa with one of their own , acquiring 2B/3B Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies. It's like countering a handgun with a slingshot. Seemingly running out of players to put on the disabled list, Baker is already on it with a left hand ...
Cubs Acquire Jeff Baker, DFA Ryan Freel
cubscore.com 7/2/2009 — 12:07pm: In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated Ryan Freel for assignment, according to a team press release. Freel, 33, put up an OPS of .369 in 14 games for the Cubs. 11:27am: ESPN.com"s Bruce Levine reports that the Rockies receive right-hander Alberto Alburquerque, who was pitching in ...
Join the Jeff Baker Fan Club
424tales.blogspot.com 7/12/2009 — If you happen to follow me on Twitter (and if you don't, you are missing some of the greatest in-game commentary since Bill Murray guest-broadcasted in place of Harry Caray after the stroke), you already know that I have taken the keys to the Jeff Baker Fan Bus and I am driving it through the ...
Scott Baker: June 4 vs July 7
twinkietown.com 7/8/2009 —
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Minnesota Twins' Scott Baker pitches against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball ...
Report: Cubs Have Acquired Jeff Baker from the Rockies
bleachernation.com 7/2/2009 — Well this certainly came out of nowhere.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired Jeff Baker(notes) from the Colorado Rockies, according to a source close to the club.
It is unclear who the Rockies will receive in return for Baker or the Cubs’ plans for him.
Baker, an infielder, went on the ...
Cubs acquire Baker from Rockies —
Major League Baseball News 7/2/2009
The Cubs, trying to bolster their bench, acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for Minor League pitcher Al Alburquerque on Thursday. To make room on the roster, Ryan Freel was designated for assignment.
