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Keith Law / ESPN:
Brewers trade Lee to Rangers, get Cordero … The Milwaukee Brewers are trading slugger Carlos Lee to the Texas Rangers as part of a multiplayer deal, ESPN.com learned Friday. — The Brewers are sending Lee, minor league outfield prospect Nelson Cruz to the Rangers for relief pitcher Francisco Cordero …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Several teams make tempting offers for Tejada — The Astros, Angels and Rangers are offering significant major-league talent for Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada, FOXSports.com has learned. — Orioles owner Peter Angelos, who said last month that the team would not trade Tejada …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Phillies send 3B Bell to Brewers — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies began dismantling a disappointing team, trading third baseman David Bell to the Milwaukee Brewers for a minor league pitcher Friday night. — Bell, who will be a free agent after this season …
MLB.com:
Phillies Trade Bell to Milwaukee For Young Pitcher — Club receives Minor League pitcher Wilfrido Laureano — Veteran third baseman David Bell was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Wilfrido Laureano, Vice President & General Manager Pat Gillick announced after tonight's game.
Discussion:
Honest Wagner
MLB.com:
Dodgers acquire Betemit from Atlanta for Baez and Aybar — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that they have acquired infielder Wilson Betemit from the Atlanta Braves for right-handed pitcher Danys Baez, infielder Willy Aybar and cash considerations, according to Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti.
Discussion:
Braves Journal
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Paul Newberry / Associated Press:
Braves acquire another reliever for playoff run, give up Betemit — ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves made another trade to bulk up their bullpen Friday night, acquiring reliever Danys Baez and infielder Willy Aybar from the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers for infielder Wilson Betemit.
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves acquire Baez, Aybar from LA — Utilityman Betemit dealt to fill need for setup man in bullpen — ATLANTA — In an attempt to further solidify their bullpen, the Braves obtained right-handed reliever Danys Baez and utilityman Willy Aybar from the Dodgers in exchange for Wilson Betemit.
Discussion:
Crosstown Rivals
John Delcos / lohud.com:
The LoHud Mets blog — July 28: In-Game: Martinez ripped in first inning — Mets GM Omar Minaya said it was important to get a look at Pedro Martinez before the trade deadline. He couldn't have liked what he saw in the first. The Braves scored four and hit everything hard.
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
With Martínez Back, the Mets Feel Better Already — When the Mets need an offensive jolt, Pedro Martínez taps teammates with his trusty Wiffle ball bat. When the Mets need comic relief, Martínez pulls practical jokes on unsuspecting club officials.
MLB.com:
Nationals acquire pitching prospect Shairon Martis from Giants in exchange for Mike Stanton — The Washington Nationals today acquired 19 year-old right-handed pitcher Shairon Martis from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-handed pitcher Mike Stanton.
Discussion:
Nats Triple Play, Banks of the Anacostia, Nationals Farm Authority and District of Baseball
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Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:
Will's Mill — Let the Deadline Drama Begin — It's that time of year again, so let's get into it... Friday, July 28, noon ET: The Carlos Lee trade immediately changes the market. No one caught on to Jon Daniels' interest as the Rangers worked under the radar with their former GM …
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Redleg Nation
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Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Maddux could be bound to N.Y. — Old pal Glavine trying to sway him to join Mets — Cubs general manager Jim Hendry finds himself in a somewhat unusual position: His team has nowhere to go and not much to trade as the interleague deadline approaches Monday.
New York Post:
THERE'S A TOUGH ROAD AHEAD FOR REYNOLDS — July 28, 2006 — IF HAROLD Reynolds is going to work as a baseball television analyst again, he is going to have to convince broadcasting executives that he is not delusional. — Reynolds cannot go into future job interviews and tell potential employers …
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Sam Borden / NY Daily News:
Wait of world on Cashman — There are 3-1/2 days remaining until the non-waiver trading deadline and the Yankees seem to be engaged in a large-scale game of chicken. — This is by design. GM Brian Cashman is continuing to work the phones - he put a conference call of reporters on hold …
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George King / New York Post:PHILS' LIDLE IN CENTER OF TRADE RADAR
Discussion:
Philadelphia Inquirer
New York Post:
BIG-TALKIN' BRAVES READY FOR 1ST-PLACE AMAZIN'S — July 28, 2006 — ATLANTA - They are an optimistic lot down here. Every fly ball is a just-miss home run if you believe the roars that spill from the grandstand. No deficit is too high if you chop your felt tomahawks hard enough and chant loud enough.
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Lowell putting up gold numbers with the glove — For the last five years, third baseman Eric Chavez of the Athletics has been an automatic choice as the American League's Gold Glove winner for defensive excellence. With five Gold Gloves, Chavez joins Brooks Robinson (16), Buddy Bell (6) …
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Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Rookies' play leaves Baker in awkward place — GM Hendry wants to see youngsters — When general manager Jim Hendry handed Dusty Baker the keys to the Cubs' car for the rest of this season, he warned that all the cylinders might not work all the time. — In other words the Cubs' manager …
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Indians promote Marte to Majors — Club options utility infielder Vazquez to Triple-A Buffalo — CLEVELAND — The key cog in the controversial trade that sent Coco Crisp to the Red Sox has made it to the big leagues. — Third-base prospect Andy Marte was promoted to the Indians from Triple …
Discussion:
The Joy of Sox
