bizofbaseball.com - 7/2/2009
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Here is a summary of the latest trades from the past week, as reported on MLB.com :
Cardinals Acquire DeRosa
The St. Louis Cardinals obtained infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for right-handed reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later. ...
mvn.com - 7/1/2009
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mvn.com —
The Pittsburgh Pirates had a busy day on
Tuesday, pulling the trigger on two different trades. In
the first move, Pittsburgh sent veteran Eric Hinske to the New York Yankees in exchange for low-level minor leaguers Casey Erickson and Eric Fryer. While Erickson and Fryer have limited upside, ...
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Productive Day For Bucs
mvn.com - 7/1/2009
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mvn.com —
The Pittsburgh Pirates had a busy day on
Tuesday, pulling the trigger on two different trades. In
the first move, Pittsburgh sent veteran Eric Hinske to the New York Yankees in exchange for low-level minor leaguers Casey Erickson and Eric Fryer. While Erickson and Fryer have limited upside, ...
(more)
Productive Day For Bucs
yougabsports.com - 7/2/2009
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yougabsports.com —
This is a special edition of the Beeze's
Skull Fucks...With the exception of one...All those getting blasted
in the face tonight are General Managers of sports franchises... First up is Neal Huntington of the Pittsburgh Pirates... He's the douche ...
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Passing Out Som More Skull F***s
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Podcast: Jeff Levine on Papa Joe Chevalier's Show - NFL Anti-Trust Case
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Yesterday, Business of Sports Network staff author Jeff Levine was on KLAV 1230, Las Vegas with Papa Joe Chevalier discussing the landmark anti-trust case that will be heard by the US Supreme Court. The case involves an appeal from American Needle Inc., an Illinois company that challenged the NFL exclusive deal with Reebok to manufacture licensed apparel. For more see High Court to Hear NFL ...
Taco Bell Named as NBA's Official Quick Service Restaurant
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Taco Bell Corp. (“Taco Bell”), today announced that Taco Bell has become the Official Quick Service Restaurant of the NBA, thus suppalnating Burger King as theOfficial Quick Service Restaurant for the league.
As part of this comprehensive, multiyear marketing partnership Taco Bell will reach the broad and avid fan bases of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association and NBA Development League through a wide array of assets, including marquee league events, television and online exposure, and NBA–themed promotions in its nearly 5,600 restaurants nationwide.
“The NBA represents an incredible opportunity for Taco Bell, one ...
Islanders Make Tavares First Pick, Choose Flash and Scoring to Regain Fans
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The 2009 NHL Entry Draft came and went last week. Overall, the event lacked any real drama. However, it Friday’s fist round had a good amount of drama, as it featured both a blockbuster trade and finally unveiled to the world which can’t miss player the New York Islanders were going to anchor their rebuilding efforts around: John Tavares. Held at the Bell Centre, home of the Montreal Canadians, the first day’s action included future hall of fame defenseman Chris Pronger and his hefty contract being moved from the Anaheim Ducks to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a package that included top six forward Joffrey Lupul and several first round draft picks. Flyers fans will love Pronger’s ...
Lakers Land Artest, Ariza Headed to Houston
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Artest Headed to L.A.
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement in principal with free-agent forward Ron Artest on a multiyear contract which totals approximately $18.7 million over three years or $33.5 million over five years, according to ESPN.com.
ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard reported late Thursday night that the financial terms of the deal have not been completed because Artest's camp wants more time to weigh its options. Wednesday is the first day players can sign new contracts for the 2009-10 season when the league announces the new salary-cap ...
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downswinging.com 7/1/2009 — The Pittsburgh Pirates have been making early moves in the trade season, sending Eric Hinske to the Yankees for two minor-league prospects and trading Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett to the Nats for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan. Pirates players are complaining yet again that while they ...
Know When to Hold Them, When to Fold Them
hyzduhq.blogspot.com 7/1/2009 — Today was just a whirlwind as far as the Pirates were concerned. Two trades and a big win in the same day, it was almost exhausting just to watch. The day started with Eric Hinske getting dealt to New York for minor leaguers Eric Fryer and Casey Erickson. this move was somewhat of a surprise in ...
Recapping The Pirates Trades
mlbtraderumors.com 7/1/2009 — The Pirates dealt their starting left-fielder, their most relied-upon reliever and a utilityman for a former top prospect, a power bullpen arm and a couple low-level prospects in a pair of deals today. Here's a recap of who the Pirates obtained:
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Reviewing The Trades
raisethejollyroger.com 7/1/2009 — Take a break from my nonstop chatter and see what Jesse has to say:
[ Pirates trade Eric Hinske to the Yankees for Two Prospects ]
The first trade sent Hinske to New York for pitcher Casey Erickson and OF/C Eric Fryer. As you may know, Erickson is a pitcher who had some good numbers in ...
Pirates continue to trim payroll
mlbnotebook.com 7/1/2009 — As Zach mentioned earlier today, the Pirates traded Eric Hinske to the Yankees . It wasn't really a big move, but not totally unexpected. Hinske came off a great 2008 with Tampa Bay, signed with Pittsburgh, and promptly spent most of the season on the bench. The Pirates, in their infinite ...
Cardinals acquire Mark DeRosa from Indians
scoresreport.com 6/28/2009 —
One of the more coveted veterans on the trade market has officially been snatched by the Cardinals, as the Red Birds acquired super utility man Mark DeRosa from the Indians in exchange for pitcher Chris Perez and a player to be named later.
The versatile DeRosa was a very sought-after ...
DeRosa dealt to Cardinals
deepleftfield.com 6/28/2009 — On Sunday, Mark DeRosa was dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals for reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named.
In a deal on Saturday, Mark Shapiro and John Mozeliak, General Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, finalized a trade that will send Mark DeRosa to the Cardinals for right-handed ...
Cardinals 2, Giants 1 —
NYT > Baseball 7/2/2009
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Rookie Colby Rasmus hit a leadoff homer in the 10th inning after rookie third baseman Pablo Sandoval dropped his foul pop fly earlier in the at-bat, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on ...
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Bleacher Report - MLB 7/2/2009
I can remember sitting in class as a 3rd grader at Lake Magdalene Elementary School. As the class was surely learning something important such as their multiplication tables or cursive, I sat reading my Amazing But True Sports Stories book ...
Cardinals edge Giants —
L.A. Times - Baseball News 7/2/2009
Colby Rasmus homers in the 10th.
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at St. Louis 2, San Francisco 1 (10 innings): Colby Rasmus hit a leadoff homer in the 10th inning after third baseman Pablo Sandoval dropped his ...