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raysindex.com - 1/7/2009
[PAT THE BAT] What They Are Saying About The Pat Burrell Signing
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We will be appearing as a guest today at 1:00pm on the Rays Digest podcast to talk about the Pat Burrell acquisition. You can listen live HERE , or download the podcast later. Until then, let's take a look at what is being written about the Rays' newest bat... [ Marc Topkin at the St. Pete Times ...
Pat Burrell and Milton Bradley jump start free agent market
sports.yahoo.com - 1/6/2009
Pat Burrell and Milton Bradley jump start free agent market
— sports.yahoo.com — Apparently baseball's agents, GMs and corner outfielders appreciate their holiday time just as much as we bloggers... do. After a mostly dormant two-week period, the hot stove is cooking  again with the news that Pat Burrell is headed to Tampa Bay ... (more) Pat Burrell and Milton Bradley jump start free agent market

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So long, Pat the Bat
theropolitans.com - 1/6/2009
So long, Pat the Bat
— theropolitans.com — Oh, praise this day Mets fans and thank the Tampa Bay Rays. According to reports, Pat Burrell... will leave the NL East and Philadelphia, and head for warmer pastures in Tampa Bay. (more) So long, Pat the Bat

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dugoutcentral.com - 1/7/2009
Rays Score With Burrell
— dugoutcentral.com — A great addition for the Rays. I think they're going to be real competitive again this year.... (more) Rays Score With Burrell

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