drivelinemechanics.com - 6/30/2009
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Sure, Ryan Langerhans is the greatest thing since Matt Wieters, but this isn't just about the Mariners acquiring him from the Nationals for Mike Morse. It's about finding valuable players at replacement-level prices.
theworldofisaac.com - 6/29/2009
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theworldofisaac.com —
On June 24th, Jack Zduriencik had an online
chat with some Seattle fans via MLB.com.... One of...
the questions asked/posed to him was booxa: We need more LH bats. Have you looked at Ryan Langerhans, currently in the Nats' organization? Jack_Zduriencik: ...
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MARINERS GM TAKES ADVICE FROM FANS
sbnation.com - 6/28/2009
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sbnation.com —
Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions June 28, 2009 Acquired from the Seattle
Mariners. April 1, 2009 Outrighted to Tacoma (AAA). February...
21, 2009 Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract. September 1, 2008 Transferred from the 15-day DL ...
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Mike Morse Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - ...
sportingnews.com - 6/30/2009
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sportingnews.com —
For much of the universe, a trade involving
two marginal minor leaguers -- Mariners 27-year-old infield prospect...
Michael Morse and Nationals journeyman outfielder Ryan Langerhans -- registered hardly a blip on the news wire. A bad team and a mediocre ...
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Did Mariners Get Trade Idea from Fans?
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Marlin Maniac | A Florida Marlins Blog —
... - Finally, a lot of wheeling and dealing for the Pirates and Nationals. The Nats dealth sabermetric “Free X” favorite Ryan Langerhans to a giddy Seattle team for scrub Mike Morse in what was described as “a favor” to Langerhans. Seems like it was a favor to both teams. Then, the Pirates dealt ...
Jeff Fiorentino: 2010’s Ryan Langerhans?
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... even league average (2 WAR). Langerhans didn’t “look like” an average corner outfielder. His value lay more in his outstanding glove than his questionable bat. But he was a good fourth outfielder (at worst) who could have been had for next to nothing. The Nationals signed him to a minor league deal, then traded him to the Mariners mid-season for the legendary ...
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nleastchatter.com 6/28/2009 — According to MLB Trade Rumors and MASN sports , The Washington Nationals have sent current AAA outfielder Ryan Langerhans to the Mariners for AAA INF Mike Morse. Check out MLB Trade Rumors for more, but at first glance, it seems a fairly even trade, with possibly a slight edge to the Nats.
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baseballmusings.com 6/29/2009 — The Mariners trade for the Nationals Ryan Langerhans .
The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Ryan Langerhans from the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Mike Morse.
Langerhans, 29, has not appeared in the major leagues in 2009 but ...
Mariners start new left fielder Ryan Langerhans
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Ryan Langerhans for Mike Morse
firejimbowden.blogspot.com 6/28/2009 — Obviously this isn't a trade that's going to ring out in the history books for either franchise, but it's a bit of a head- scratcher . Rizzo's been sending every indication that this priority is upgrading the defense, especially in the outfield and bringing in more good "clubhouse guys." Based ...
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mlbtraderumors.com 6/28/2009 — Pete McElroy informs us that the Nationals have sent Ryan Langerhans to the Mariners in exchange for Mike Morse .
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lookoutlanding.com 6/30/2009 —
Contact. In the Majors, Langerhans has run a career contact rate of 74.0%, which is below the league average. He hangs out in the high 70s in AAA. It's not that Langerhans has a really long swing or anything - it's that he just misses the ball a ...
Pittsburgh Pirates Revolving Door Spins Again —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/30/2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates roster shakeout continued in earnest today, as the club made one deal with the New York Yankees and are said to be on the verge of a second with the Washington Nationals.
The deal with the Yankees sent utility man Eric Hinske ...