metsblog.com - 12/11/2008
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According to the team press release, the Mets have acquired RHP J.J. Putz , RHP Sean Green, and OF Jeremy Reed from the Mariners in a three-team trade involving 12 players.
In turn, the Mets have sent RHP Aaron Heilman, OF Endy Chavez , LHP Jason Vargas, 1B Mike ...
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mlb.mlb.com - 12/11/2008
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LAS VEGAS -- The Seattle Mariners have agreed
to a deal to send right-handed closer J.J. Putz...
to the New York Mets on Wednesday night as part of a three-team, nine-player trade. The blockbuster deal, which is the first for Mariners general manager ...
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Mariners deal Putz in three-team trade | mets.com: News
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LAS VEGAS -- Omar Minaya described the three-team,
12-player behemoth best. In discussing the Sultan of Swap...
that took place among his Mets and the Mariners and Indians, Minaya proudly proclaimed, "The best thing you can say about this trade is it's ...
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Three-team blockbuster nets Mets Putz | MLB.com: News
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loge13.com 12/11/2008 — Yes it is an obvious headline but I had to use it at least once. The Aaron Heilman era has ended. After signing K-Rod yesterday, the Mets pulled off an overnight 3-team trade with the Mariners and Indians. Bottom line, the Mets got: JJ Putz Right ...
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metsblog.com 12/11/2008 — According to our friend Joel Lipsky, following tonight’s press conference, Omar Minaya was asked if it will be a problem asking J.J. Putz to be a set-up man, to which he responded, “If it is, that’s a good problem to have.”
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nj.com 12/11/2008 — John Froschauer/The Associated PressThe Mets are talking to the Seattle Mariners in an attempt to acquire closer J.J. Putz, who would be their setup man for Francisco Rodriguez. UPDATE (10:45 pm): This deal has gained steam within the past hour...
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blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com 12/11/2008 — Mariners closer J.J. Putz is headed off to the New York Mets in what has turned into a 12-player deal. An announcement is expected at 9:30 p.m. So far, we know Putz is going to the Mets, along with Jeremy Reed and Sean Green. Luis Valbuena is headed ...
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blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com 12/11/2008 —
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Bleacher Report - MLB 12/11/2008
Talk about overhauling your bullpen ! For specifics on this mega-massive deal, check here or here . Obviously, Putz is the important piece in this deal. What an impressive move by Omar Minaya. He essentially gave up one quality reliever, one ...
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Bleacher Report - MLB 12/11/2008
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