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Odds & Ends: Okajima, Kikuchi, La Russa
Links for Thursday... Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima has dismissed agent Peter Greenberg in favor of Boston-based Joe Rosen, according to a Japanese report passed along by NPB Tracker's Ryo Shinkawa . Shinkawa takes this as a sign Okajima wants to stay with the Red Sox. He is already ...
Trading Joakim Soria is Fool’s Gold
Trading Joakim Soria is Fool’s Gold
kingsofkauffman.com — The concept of trading Joakim Soria was tossed out earlier in the year, and is certainly not... a new or groundbreaking idea. However recently the idea of the Royals trading their elite closer has started to gain some new momentum. For me the idea is terribly flawed. Trading Joakim Soria is ... (more) Trading Joakim Soria is Fool’s Gold
Should the Royals trade Joakim Soria?
Should the Royals trade Joakim Soria?
bases.nbcsports.com — The KC Star's Sam Mellinger thinks they should at least consider it: There's something that's been discussed... in certain circles of Royals fans, and this offseason it should be out in the open. Soria is among the Royals' very best... (more) Should the Royals trade Joakim Soria?
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10/23 - Mole Day; Wake and Papi Prepare to Come Back With A Vengeance
Over the Monster — ... teams seem to make trades with the Red Sox more frequently, while others are more likely to leave a flaming bag of poo on Theo Epstein's door step (I'm looking at you, Colorado). Pretty funny look at Hoyer's departure to San Diego and its impacts. An MLB Infield's Greatest Offensive Season - Bleacher Report Cool little history lesson - it'd be interesting to see if anyone can disprove the claim that this is the best though. Odds & Ends: Parker, Okajima, Kikuchi, La Russa - MLBTradeRumors.com ...

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