D-Backs claim Kim, Cirillo

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AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports ... found this 8/4/2007 on www.azcentral.com [flag]
LOS ANGELES - The Diamondbacks made two curious roster moves Friday, claiming Florida pitcher Byung-Hyun Kim and Minnesota infielder Jeff Cirillo off waivers, and in the process stunning some industry onlookers. Both players, plus their remaining salaries totaling more than $1.3 million, are expected to report here today. There were indications that the Diamondbacks weren't expecting to be ... [link]

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A BK Burger for the Diamondbacks.
Published 8/4/2007 by Matt Blake at AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums
... The Diamondbacks made two curious roster moves Friday, claiming Florida pitcher Byung-Hyun Kim and Minnesota infielder Jeff Cirillo off waivers, and in the process stunning some industry onlookers. - from AZCentral.com ...

Diamondbacks Acquire Joe Kennedy Off Waivers
Published 8/5/2007 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... UPDATE: According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, there are some indications that the Diamondbacks intended some of these claims as blocks and didn't want the players. ...

ARI did not expect to get Cirillo or Kim, but they...
Published 8/5/2007 by Al at Al's Ramblings
Saturday, August 04, 2007 (8/04/2007 09:21:00 PM) - Al ARI did not expect to get Cirillo or Kim, but they are now stuck with them , as well as former A's pitcher Joe Kennedy, I now hear. Cetainly not bad players, but Cirillo especially isn't nearly as good as ...

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A BK Burger for the Diamondbacks.

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It’s not everyday you hear of a starter who has an ERA of 3.25 in his last 6 starts gets plucked off Waivers. But it has happened here in the valley, as the Diamondbacks snag Byung-Hyun Kim ok waivers. This will be BK’s second tour in the valley and will be a welcomed addition as the teams 5th starter.
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In the past 2 days, the Diamondbacks have signed 3 players from the waiver wire, which is 3 more than all of the other Major League teams combined. Byung-Hyun Kim, Jeff Cirillo and Joe Kennedy are the newest D-backs. Josh Byrnes has said that some of the claims were complete accidents, the baseball equivalent of a condom breaking. Sometimes you get a baby, sometimes you get a Byung-Hyun Kim.