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Rangers trade rumors: Joe Nathan available in search of offense
The Texas Rangers are actively shopping All-Star closer Joe Nathan in search of an established offensive piece, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney. With the potential suspension of outfielder Nelson...
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Red-io Reporter - Sports Buzz Edition
There came a man from Kentucky,who believed the Reds were unlucky.So he called a show,and caused quite a row,and plead that they be less sucky.There's no need to cry to your madres,the Redlegs now play...
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The Smallest Sample Size 07/30/13: Walk-Off Mania
Yesterday was quite the night for baseball. Fernando Rodney pitched in the most intense situation of the day while Chris Denorfia provided the most win probability in a pinch-hitting appearance against...
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Constructing a team of players who have been both Padres and Reds
I've done this a couple times before, when the Padreswere playing the Marlins and then when they were in Milwaukee. The premise is about as basic as premises get; I just look at all of the players who...
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Doubtful Padres will trade Quentin, Headley, Gregerson or Thatcher
Admittedly I've not been paying close attention to Padres trade rumors. For about three weeks there, I just didn't care. "Trade them all!" I yelled in my head, silently to myself.In the last week...
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Buddy Black discusses Padres trade rumors and the state of the team with...
Buddy Black interview with Darren Smith (MP3)A power hitter can change the game with one hit as long as a team's pitching can keep them in the game. "It proves what power can do."Black wanted Yonder...
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Diamondbacks trade rumors: Angels, Padres interested in Ian Kennedy
The Arizona Diamondbacks are now considered likely to land either Jake Peavy or Bud Norris, and are suddenly working to trade pitcher Ian Kennedy before the deadline as well. According to Ken Rosenthal...
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Trevor Hoffman hoped (a few months ago) that he'd be involved in Mariano...
I interviewed Padres legendary closer Trevor Hoffman a few months ago. I've been milking it since then, just giving you little snippets or our conversation. I'd let you listen to the whole thing, but I...
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MLB Biogenesis scandal: 'Majority' of players indicted will accept...
Many of the players indicted in the Biogenesis scandal will agree to suspensions handed down by Major League Baseball within the next 72 hours, according to Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan.Three players who...
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Padres acquire Ian Kennedy from Diamondbacks
The San Diego Padres have acquired right-hander Ian Kennedy from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for left-hander Joe Thatcher, minor league pitcher Matt Stites and a compensation round B draft...
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Diamondbacks trade Ian Kennedy to Padres for Joe Thatcher, others
UPDATE 2:15pm ET: The Padres and Diamondbacks have agreed on a deal that will send right-hander Ian Kennedy to San Diego in exchange for left-hander Joe Thatcher, pitching prospect Matt Stites, and a...
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Ian Kennedy Traded to Padres
Ian Kennedy walked off the mound at Tropicana Field for the Diamondbacks last night after a disappointing start for the last time yesterday. The Diamondbacks have traded him within the division to the...
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Padres Acquire Ian Kennedy, Send Joe Thatcher To Diamondbacks
There had been some chatter that the Padres would stay quiet at the trade deadline. Their biggest trade chits (Quentin, Street, Gregerson, Thatcher) were all under contract or team control for 2014, so...
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MLB Trade Deadline LiveThread
Welcome to the Beyond the Box Score LiveThread for all your Trade Deadline needs. Want a bit of analysis on the latest minor deal? Join Transactions Editor Ken Woolums and the rest of the staff right...
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Blue Jays Trade No One To Nowhere, Get Nothing
In the interest of not burying the lede, the Blue Jays made no trades today at the deadline. There was a point where something gained traction that was never mentioned in the media, but it fell apart...
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2013 MLB trade deadline recap: Jake Peavy, Bud Norris and Ian Kennedy top...
The Houston Astros were extremely active leading up to the MLB non-waiver trade deadline on Wednesday, but that can't be said about many other teams. Here's a round-up of what happened on Tuesday and...
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Ian Kennedy trade for Joe Thatcher is 100% FRESH
The Padres desperately need starting pitching. Their staff has been decimated by injuries. Picking up the Diamondbacks one time ace and opening day starter is nice anyway you slice it. Let's be honest...
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Biogenesis scandal: MLB preparing lifetime ban for Alex Rodriguez
Major League Baseball is preparing to ban New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez for life due to his connection to the Biogenesis scandal, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale...
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Kennedy-Thatcher trade: Reactions
The participants"KT was real classy. He called me, earlier today around 2, and wanted to meet up, didn't want to do it over the phone, so I thought that was a classy move... I know it's part of the...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/1/13
Yesterday on Pinstriped BibleYankees lineup vs. Dodgers; Carlos Pena, Brandon Inge, Kelly Shoppach are free agentsYankees Injury Updates: Rodriguez, Granderson, Cervelli, YoukilisIn Defense of the...
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