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Revisiting the Matt Garza/Delmon Young Deal Once More
Revisiting the Matt Garza/Delmon Young Deal Once More
More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP Browse more photos » Speaking of that Delmon Young deal... With knowledge comes responsibility to review the past. If Wile E. Coyote learns that the Road ...
Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
hardballtimes.com — I have to say, I'm pretty impressed by Tampa Bay's ability to turn Akinori Iwamura into a young, cost-controllable fireballing reliever. It was essentially a done deal that Iwamura would become a free agent so Tampa could move to Ben Zobrist as a full-time second baseman (with Sean Rodriguez ... (more) Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
Topkin: Rays Close To Trading Iwamura
raysindex.com — You just knew the Rays would only pick up Akinori Iwamura’s option if they already the framework for a trade in place. With the deadline for the Rays to decide on Aki’s option either Thursday or Friday, Marc Topkin is reporting that the ... (more) Topkin: Rays Close To Trading Iwamura
Trade Strings: Keeping Talent Alive, or Delmon Young and Victor Zambrano Still Live
Trade Strings: Keeping Talent Alive, or Delmon Young and Victor Zambrano Still Live
draysbay.com — More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP The Young String is still...well, young, but it has already reaped great rewards (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)  ... (more) Trade Strings: Keeping Talent Alive, or Delmon Young and ...
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Odds & Ends: Bradley, Rays, Twins
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... to rule out the possibility of Milton Bradley coming back to Texas."  Sullivan wasn't willing to allow the possibility a month ago, when he wrote, "The Rangers are not interested in Bradley. Sources have made that clear. He is not coming back. So stop it."  Back in September, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram said Bradley "pushed himself way down the wish list with his comments, and probably pushed himself off it completely." R.J. Anderson of DRays Bay reflects on the Matt Garza-Delmon ...

Odds & Ends: Chapman, Bradley, Rays, Twins
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... to rule out the possibility of Milton Bradley coming back to Texas."  Sullivan wasn't willing to allow the possibility a month ago, when he wrote, "The Rangers are not interested in Bradley. Sources have made that clear. He is not coming back. So stop it."  Back in September, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram said Bradley "pushed himself way down the wish list with his comments, and probably pushed himself off it completely." R.J. Anderson of DRays Bay reflects on the Matt Garza-Delmon Young ...

Links of the Day 11/2/09
The Victoria Times — Jorge Posada has some things to say. Even the Rays fans can say in retrospect that the Young-Garza trade was risky. For the Rays. Oh yeah Brett Favre is done for the season. ...

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slidingintohome.blogspot.com 29 days ago — The Arizona Fall League had off tonight. Here's our weekly recap of all the action from the AFL, and the Venezuelan, Mexican, and Dominican Winter Leagues from Big Guy: ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE: Ian Kennedy --RHP: Kennedy made 2 starts this week in the AFL. He struggled Monday as he took the loss ...
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raysprospects.com 10/5/2009 — From the PR - The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the following with regard to Joe Maddon's 2010 major league coaching staff. Bench coach Dave Martinez, third base coach Tom Foley, first base coach George Hendrick, bullpen coach Bobby Ramos and pitching coach Jim Hickey will return. The contract ...
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raysprospects.com 10/5/2009 — There are 19 summer professional baseball minor leagues (only including those affiliated with major league organizations, and including the Mexican League, where some of the players are on loan from affiliated teams). The Rays have 9 minor league affiliates playing in 9 of the 19 leagues.Today I ...
The Last Man Sitting
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World Series TV ratings at highest level since '04FOXSports.com News for MLB
World Series television ratings are at their highest levels in five years. The New York Yankees' 8-5 win over Philadelphia on Saturday night in Game 3 received a 9.1 rating and 18 share, Fox said Sunday. It was up 49 percent from the 6.1/13 for the ...
Report: Pirates set to trade for IwamuraMajor League Baseball News
The Pirates are on the verge of completing a deal for Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura, according to The St. Petersburg Times, which is reporting that an announcement will come on Tuesday evening after Tampa Bay has been able to reach Iwamura in Japan.
Pirates to acquire 2B Iwamura in trade with RaysSI.com - MLB
The Pirates will acquire second baseman Akinori Iwamura in a trade with the Rays, SI.com has confirmed.
Sources: Rays in talks to deal Iwamura to PiratesFOXSports.com News for MLB
The Pirates and Rays are in serious discussions about a trade that will send second baseman Akinori Iwamura to Pittsburgh, multiple major-league sources told FOXSports.com on Tuesday afternoon.
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Sporting News staff reports The Tampa Bay Rays eased their middle infield logjam a bit today by agreeing to trade Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates.  FOXSports.com and ...