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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Blue Jays showing interest in their former outfielder Alex Rios — In an interesting twist, the Blue Jays are showing interest in their former player Alex Rios, according to sources. — Rios is one of the best hitters in a thin market for middle-of-the-lineup batters …
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Blue Jays look to rebound against Red Sox after blowout — The Sports Network — The Toronto Blue Jays will look to rebound from a disastrous 14-1 loss as they host the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a four-game set tonight at Rogers Centre. — Boston's bats exploded in Monday's opener …
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Shi Davidi / Sportsnet.ca:
Blue Jays to call up Sanchez, Goins on Tuesday — The Toronto Blue Jays plan to recall top pitching prospect Aaron Sanchez along with infielder Ryan Goins on Tuesday, industry sources told Sportsnet. — Sanchez, 22, was shifted into the bullpen from the rotation at triple-A Buffalo …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
The Details Of Cliff Lee's No-Trade Clause — Cliff Lee struggled in his first start back from the disabled list last night, allowing six runs on 12 hits in 5 2/3 innings, and while that outing likely didn't bolster his trade value much, his name still figures to be bandied about in the days leading …
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The Details Of A.J. Burnett's No-Trade Clause
The Details Of A.J. Burnett's No-Trade Clause
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Lee auditions for Phillies' trade partners
Lee auditions for Phillies' trade partners
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Acquire Chase Headley — The Yankees announced that they have officially acquired Chase Headley from the Padres. The Yankees will send Yangervis Solarte and minor league right-hander Rafael De Paula to the Padres in return for Headley and $1MM. — Headley, a lifetime member of the Padres …
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Yankees get 3B Headley in trade with Padres — The New York Yankees have acquired third baseman Chase Headley in a trade Tuesday with the San Diego Padres. — The Yankees dealt infielder Yangervis Solarte and minor league pitcher Rafael De Paula to San Diego in exchange for Headley, who could boost New York's struggling lineup.
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Alex M. Smith / MLB.com:
Masterson to make another rehab start — MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Masterson is going to make one more start at Triple-A Columbus before returning to the Indians. — The 29-year-old righty is on the 15-day DL with a right knee injury, and he made a five-inning start with Columbus on Sunday night.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
(USATSI) — The Yankees, to no one's surprise, have checked in on White Sox lefty John Danks. — The Yankees, having lost four starting pitchers to injury, are seeking to upgrade their rotation even after the acquisition of Brandon McCarthy is paying off early. Danks, still only 29, is 8-6 with a 4.35 ERA.
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Rob Neyer / Fox Sports:
IN WHICH ROB & DAVE ARGUE ABOUT JESUS & COREY — Monday night, I posted an item in this space about Jesus Montero. I hardly predicted that Montero's finally going to become a star, but I did suggest he'd give the Mariners more from the DH slot than they've gotten this season from Corey Hart and a cast of castoffs.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
This time, the Rockies' mess is bound to come to a head — The Colorado Rockies are a mess, on and off the field. And eventually, something has to give. — The team, decimated by injuries, has collapsed after a promising start, losing 35 of its last 53 games, including six straight.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Designate Darwin Barney For Assignment — The Cubs have designated second baseman Darwin Barney for assignment, tweets Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. Barney, 28, had been the club's regular at the keystone dating back to 2011. — Though regarded as a plus (and, at times …
Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Angels have no plans to shut down Richards — Right-hander on pace to easily eclipse previous career high in innings — ANAHEIM — Angels starter and burgeoning star Garrett Richards is coming up on some uncharted territory with regard to his workload, one that will see the 26-year-old …
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