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What A Putz!
loge13.com - 12/11/2008
What A Putz!
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Yes it is an obvious headline but I had to use it at least once. The Aaron Heilman era has ended. After signing K-Rod yesterday, the Mets pulled off an overnight 3-team trade with the Mariners and Indians. Bottom line, the Mets got: JJ Putz Right handed reliever Sean Green (no, not Shawn ...
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Keith Law Blog
— sports.espn.go.com — Posted by Keith Law If the Mets get the healthy J.J. Putz -- he missed time with... rib and elbow injuries in 2008 -- they might actually have acquired the best closer of their offseason, one even better than their new capital-C closer Francisco ... (more) Keith Law Blog

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Putz takes trade well
blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com - 12/11/2008
Putz takes trade well
— blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com — A surprised J.J. Putz was working on his car outside his Arizona home an hour ago --... figuring he wasn't going to be traded any time soon despite the rumors here. Next thing he knew, his wife came out and told him: "Looks like we're headed to New ... (more) Putz takes trade well

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Mariners deal Putz in blockbuster trade | Mariners.com: News
seattle.mariners.mlb.com - 12/11/2008
Mariners deal Putz in blockbuster trade | Mariners.com: News
— seattle.mariners.mlb.com — LAS VEGAS -- Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik reached double figures in his first trade. A blockbuster,... 12-player, three-team swap Wednesday night landed the Mariners seven players, including strong-armed, fleet-footed center fielder ... (more) Mariners deal Putz in blockbuster trade | Mariners.com: News

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Diamond Hoggers:  Throwing it around

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Throwing it around
Diamond Hoggers — ... -J.J. Putz joins the Mets in a 3-team deal, a deal which unquestionably gives the Mets the best bullpen in baseball in a matter of days. [Loge 13] ...

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