blogs.sun-sentinel.com - 6/25/2009
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This makes sense on a few levels. With Matt Lindstrom going on the disabled list, the Marlins need some experienced backend bullpen depth. The Twins on Monday designated Ayala for assignment, giving themselves 10 days to trade him, release him or outright him to the minors.
Ayala signed ...
nickstwinsblog.com - 6/26/2009
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nickstwinsblog.com —
I've always been a fan of Danny Valencia.
I was surprised when the Twins were able to...
nab him all the way down in the 19th round of the 2006 draft in spite of his successful college career at Miami, a collegiate baseball powerhouse. I was more ...
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Next In Line
mlbtraderumors.com - 6/22/2009
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mlbtraderumors.com —
ESPN relays an AP report that says the
Twins designated reliever Luis Ayala for assignment to make...
room for right-hander Bobby Keppel . Ayala signed with Minn esota for $1.3MM this wint er, but he didn't pitch as well as the Twins had ...
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Twins DFA Luis Ayala
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com - 6/24/2009
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subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com —
It could be worse for the Mets -
at least none of their slumping players are demanding...
larger roles. Last year's fill-in closer, Luis Ayala, signed with the Twins this year for $1.3 million. After struggling in the seventh inning, Ayala confronted manager Ron Gardenhire and asked to be traded if ...
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Luis Ayala blows save - of his job
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... Juan C. Rodriguez at the Sun-Sentinel wonders if the Marlins should go after Luis Ayala now that Matt Lindstrom has hit the DL. ...
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Marlin Maniac | A Florida Marlins Blog —
... - Speaking of acquisitions, Juan C. Rodriguez asks if the Marlins should consider Luis Ayala, recently released by the Twins for complaining about his bullpen role. There’s a myriad of problems with this grand idea, so I refer to you to ...
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