ducksnorts.com - 8/22/2008
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As you are no doubt aware by now, the Padres have traded Greg Maddux to the Dodgers for two minor-league players to be named later or cash. According to Tom Krasovic at the U-T , “By Oct. 15, the Padres will choose two Dodgers minor leaguers from a list of five already agreed upon by the two clubs.” Cash apparently is an option that “would come into play only if injuries ...
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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: O's. Holliday, Glavine, Maddux, Cardinals, Jeter
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... though both have cleared waivers.
Drunk Jays Fans thinks Matt Holliday will be too expensive in terms of contract and prospects for the Jays.
Talking Chop does not want to see Tom Glavine back in a Braves uniform next season.
Gaslamp Ball is not happy about San Diego trading Greg Maddux to the Dodgers and wonders why the Padres would want to help their divisional rival.
Ducksnorts hates the Maddux deal as a fan, but is happy for Maddux and understands the move from a ...
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