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Maddux Trade
The rumors that surfaced yesterday were true (strangely enough), and today we officially traded Greg Maddux to the Dodgers. As was reported a few weeks ago, we engaged in conversations with the Dodgers prior to the trading deadline in July but weren't able to come to an agreement. We were under no pressure to move his salary, so we were perfectly happy to keep Greg here in San Diego unless ...
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Projo Sox Blog — ... knowing they have little to no chance of retaining him once he becomes a free agent, don't really care how hard they work CC Sabathia because they don't really care what happens to him after this season. But Ned Yost denies that he's overworking the free-agent-to-be. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) A NEW BEGINNING: Greg Maddux is happy to be back in a pennant race as he joins the Dodgers. (Los Angeles Times) On his blog, Paul DePodesta wishes Maddux the best. THE END? Jason Isringhausen has left the Cardinals ...

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It's About The Money - A New York Yankees Blog — ... : In your blog, you question how difficult the trade/rumor mill process must be for the players. How do you deal with players during this time? Do you actively seek them out to keep them in the loop? Do they call you? Are you able to share info with them? ...

K.Law sets the record straight
It's About The Money - A New York Yankees Blog — ... IIATMS: In your blog, you question how difficult the trade/rumor mill process must be for the players. How do you deal with players during this time? Do you actively seek them out to keep them in the loop? Do they call you? Are you able to share info ...

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