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Sweet Uncle Lou’s Thursday Roundup: The “Procrastinate Like It’s Friday” Edition
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Thursday Roundup: The “Procrastinate Like It’s Friday” Edition
First of all, I have HUGE NEWS! Jim acquired Jeff Baker from the Rockies! I guess that’s only huge if you assume the Aaron Miles era is over. I’m not completely convinced that it is. Anyhow, since most of you won’t be working tomorrow (meaning we probably won’t post ...
Cubs Acquire Jeff Baker
mlbtraderumors.com — The Cubs acquired Jeff Baker from the Rockies, according to Yahoo Sports . It's unclear what the Rockies will receive in exchange for the infielder. Baker, 28, has played in just 12 games this year for Colorado, but he posted a respectable .791 OPS ... (more) Cubs Acquire Jeff Baker
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