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FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Source: Padres claim Igawa off waivers
If the Yankees want to get rid of Kei Igawa, they have their chance. The Padres, continuing in their attempt to upgrade their starting rotation, have claimed Igawa off waivers, major league sources told FOXSports.com. San Diego was awarded the claim on Friday, and the two teams have until the end of the weekend to work out a trade for the 28-year-old Japanese pitcher. If no deal can be ...
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Padres Awarded Claim On Kei Igawa
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... The Padres were awarded a waiver claim on Kei Igawa today, a pitcher they pursued in the offseason.  A healthy dose of a National League pitcher's park may be just what Igawa needs.  As Ken Rosenthal notes, all AL teams as well as clubs like the Dodgers, Rockies, Cardinals, Cubs, Phillies, and Braves passed on Igawa.  I'm surprised the Mariners passed, also. ...

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Rosenthal: Source: Padres claim Igawa off waivers
BBTF's Baseball Primer NewsblogRosenthal: Source: Padres claim Igawa off waivers Our source, Loren F. reports If the Yankees want to get rid of Kei Igawa, they have their chance. The Padres, continuing in their attempt to upgrade their starting rotation, have claimed Igawa off waivers, major league sources told FOXSports.com. San Diego was awarded the claim on Friday, and the two teams have until the end of the weekend to work out a trade for the 28-year-old Japanese pitcher. If no deal can be worked out in that time frame, Igawa would remain in New York for at least the rest of the season.

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