Phillies, in need of left-handed bat, deal for Stairs

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Friday Finale Daily "Linkin' Logs" (8/29/08)
Published 8/29/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (JustinY) at The Bad News Bloggers
... know now, John McCain just picked his running mate. I'll save the political BS, but if you're remotely politically savvy, you get it (much like Obama's choice). What's that, you want me to talk about Obama's speech last night? My quick honest opinion was that his speech writer failed him, but he was the powerful speaker he's always been. But what do I know. Anyway, It appears as though, I've jinxed it. Fuuuuuuucccckkkkkk. But the Phils struck back, by adding Matt Stairs (Great...) Quick aside before the links. For the 8 of you that ...

News: Phillies Acquire Stairs
Published 8/29/2008 by Mike Nichols at MetsBlog.com
... Jayson Stark of ESPN.com reports the Phillies have acquired OF Matt Stairs from the Blue Jays for a player to be named later. ...

Blue Jays Rumoured To Land Castro
Published 8/29/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Dustin Parkes) at Drunk Jays Fans
... ESPN's Buster Olney is reporting that the former dictator and current Minor League starter will complete the deal that sent Matt Stairs to the Philadelphia Phillies. The 23 year old left hander has been used primarily in long relief during his brief stints in the Major Leagues with the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia. ...