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Is Scott Kazmir really done as an ace?
Is Scott Kazmir really done as an ace?
Today, the trade sending Scott Kazmir to the Los Angeles Angels for two minor league players (LHP Alex Torres, 3B Matt Sweeney) and a player to be named later is official. Reaction seems to be very pro-Tampa Bay ( Keith Law . Rob Neyer . Matthew Pouliot .) with the general consensus being ...
Rays send message with trade
myespn.go.com — Golly, I sure didn't this one coming: The Los Angeles Angels, looking to bolster their rotation for... the last five weeks of the season and in Octo... (more) Rays send message with trade
Scott Kazmir is just what Angels needed -
Scott Kazmir is just what Angels needed -
latimes.com — Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Scott Kazmir works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of... a game in Toronto on Wednesday. ( Darren Calabrese / Associated Press / August 28 , 2009 ) (more) Scott Kazmir is just what Angels needed -
Kazmir traded - St. Petersburg Times
tampabay.com — By Marc Topkin , Times Staff Writer In Print: Saturday, August 29, 2009 DETROIT The Rays unexpectedly... traded left-hander Scott Kazmir to the Angels on Friday, a deal that saves them nearly $24 million but could cost them a chance to make the ... (more) Kazmir traded - St. Petersburg Times
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What They Are Saying: The Scott Kazmir Trade
Rays Index — ... Evan Brunnell of The Hardball Times says Scott Kazmir is still very capable of being an Ace. [The Hardball Times] ...

Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Scott Kazmir
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... On this date 34 years ago, Rod Barajas was born. Barajas has played 11 seasons with four different franchises, hitting .241/.286/.411. This year, he is in the final year of a two-year deal that pays him $2.5MM this season. With less than a month remaining in the season, many others will see their contracts expire and look forward to free agency. Let's take a look at what is being written in the blogosphere... The Hardball Times says Scott Kazmir may be injury-prone moving forward, but he still has the arm to be an Ace. ...

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latimesblogs.latimes.com 8/29/2009 — The Angels just announced they have acquired two-time All-Star left-hander Scott Kazmir from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league left-hander Alex Torres, minor league infielder Matt Sweeney, and a player to be named later. Kazmir, 25, is 8-7 with...
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mlbnotebook.com 8/28/2009 — MLB.com is reporting that the Angels are close to a deal that would bring Scott Kazmir to Los Angeles for a pair of prospects. Kazmir has a FIP of 4.68 this year, to go along with a K/9 of 7.38 and a BB/9 of 4.05. The Rays seem to be selling low on Kazmir, and it's a nice move for the Angels.  ...
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Tampa Bay Rays Wave The White Flag In Scott Kazmir DealBleacher Report - MLB 8/29/2009
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