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Walkoff Walk found this 5/9/2008 on www.mlbtraderumors.com [flag]
The rumblings have become something more - Jeff Blair says the Blue Jays are "zeroed in on signing" outfielder Brad Wilkerson .  The Jays had been mulling Jason Michaels previously, but he went to the Pirates. The Jays are looking for someone who can hit southpaws.  Wilkerson, a left-handed hitter, handled 'em in '07 and '05, flailed against them in '06.  The ... [link]

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What's Up Creampuff: Dudes That Got Hurt
Published 5/9/2008 by Camp Tiger Claw at Walkoff Walk
... , "General manager J.P. Ricciardi said he has "some irons in the fire" to bring in a player from outside the organization, widely expected to be a hitter who excels against left-handed pitching. He also won't give up a player from the big-league roster to get him." I think it's Tony Fossas. Wait I got that all wrong. It's Brad Wilkerson. ...

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