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Nationals trade pitcher Ayala to Mets | nationals.com: News
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals traded right-handed relief pitcher Luis Ayala to the Mets on Sunday morning for a player to be named later, but that player is expected to be infielder Anderson Hernandez. Ayala requested the trade weeks ago because he wanted a change of scenery, due to personal problems. Ayala has struggled this season, compiling a 1-8 record with a 5.77 ERA in 62 appearances.  ...
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Federal BaseballBREAKING NEWS - Nationals Trade Luis Ayala To NY... According to MLB.com's Bill Ladson's article entitled, "Nationals trade pitcher Ayala to Mets: "The Nationals traded right-handed relief pitcher Luis Ayala to the Mets on Sunday morning for a player to ...

ADIOS, AYALA
The Nationals Enquirer — "It's very tough. I had some great moments, some bad moments too." (Luis Ayala, via Chatter, 8/17/2008) Luis Ayala to the Mets for a bag of baseballs Anderson Hernandez. Thanks for the memories, Luis. We'll remember the good times, and try to forget everything that happened after the World Baseball Classic. Now, let the Anderson Hernandez Era begin! (AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson) ...

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