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Pirates, Nats Close To Swapping Morgan & Milledge
The Pirates already dealt Eric Hinske this morning, but they're still talking trades. Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pirates are close to dealing Nyjer Morgan to the Nationals for Lastings Milledge . However, no deal is done at this point.
Nats Trade Rumor: Milledge for Morgan deal is close
Nats Trade Rumor: Milledge for Morgan deal is close
nleastchatter.com — looks probable According to both MLB Trade Rumors and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , LMillz to Pitt? the... Pirates and Nationals are close to a deal of Nyjer Morgan for current minor leaguer Lastings Milledge. NLEC had first linked to the Post-Gazette on Saturday night regarding this ... (more) Nats Trade Rumor: Milledge for Morgan deal is close
Eric Hinske acquired by New York Yankees in deal with Pittsburgh Pirates
Eric Hinske acquired by New York Yankees in deal with Pittsburgh Pirates
sports.espn.go.com — Eric Hinske has been acquired by the New York Yankees from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a pair... of minor leaguers. (more) Eric Hinske acquired by New York Yankees in deal with ...
Yanks add infield depth, get Hinske from Pirates
msn.foxsports.com — Former AL Rookie of the Year Eric Hinske was acquired by the New York Yankees from the... Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday for a pair of minor leaguers. (more) Yanks add infield depth, get Hinske from Pirates
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Nats Trade Rumor: Milledge for Morgan deal is close
NL East Chatter — ... looks probable According to both MLB Trade Rumors and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, LMillz to Pitt? the Pirates and Nationals are close to a deal of Nyjer Morgan for current minor leaguer Lastings Milledge.  ...

Prelude to a deal: Morgan for Milledge?
MVN RSS — ... a few days ago and continues to monitor it as we speak.  For fantasy owners the impact of this deal may be one to take action on immediately when, or if, it happens. ...

Nats Player News: Nationals trade for Nyjer Morgan
NL East Chatter — Earlier this afternoon the Nationals officially completed a trade which will bring them OF Nyjer Morgan from the Pittsburgh Pirates and left handed reliever Sean Burnett.  The Nationals gave up still young, but troublesome Lastings Milledge and reliever Joel Hanrahan to get the deal done. Morgan is having a very solid season at the age of 28 batting .277 with 18 SB, 27 RBI and 77 total hits and is playing very solid defense as well.  Burnett has been a pretty solid reliever appearing in 38 games, pitching 32.1 innings to a ...

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