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Archive for December, 2011

Padres Deal Double-A Pair To White Sox For Quentin

The Padres finished last in the National League in home runs and slugging percentage last year, and that’s a feat they’re unlikely to duplicate after trading two pitching prospects to the White Sox for right fielder Carlos Quentin. Chicago received rig…

Red Sox Send Reddick, Two Others To A’s For Bailey

The Red Sox lost closer Jonathan Papelbon to the Phillies on a four-year free agent deal in November, but thanks to a pair of trades with rebuilding clubs they’ve acquired two new ninth-inning relievers this offseason. Boston sent a three-player packag…

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Nats Trade Four Prospects To A’s For Gio Gonzalez

Sensing their opportunity may be at hand after a third-place finish in the National League East, the Nationals swapped four prospects to the Athletics for 26-year-old lefthander Gio Gonzalez. Oakland received righthanders Brad Peacock and A.J. Cole, wh…

High school boys basketball: Players to watch at the Les Schwab Invitational

Oregon Ducks commit Damyean Dotson is one of several prospects worth watching at this year’s tournament.

Reds Acquire Marshall From Division-Rival Cubs

Fresh of the acquisition of Mat Latos, the Reds continued their pursuit of top-flight arms on the trade market by sending 24-year-old lefty Travis Wood, one of Cincinnati’s top pitching prospects just two years ago, and two other players to the Cubs fo…

Larkin, Morris May Get Their Calls

Each veteran member of the BBWAA is allowed to vote for as many as 10 Hall of Fame candidates, though rarely is a 10-man ballot turned in. For at least one voter, eight is enough this time around.

Padres’ Oramas Finding His Way In Mexico

On first glance, Juan Oramas looks the part of a typical soft-tossing southpaw pitcher. The 21-year-old hurler for the Hermosillo Naranjeros of the Mexican League stands only 5-foot-10 and tips the scales about 20 pounds less than his listed weight of …

After Busy Week, Marlins Take It Easy At Rule 5

Considering their activity earlier in the week, it’s tough to fault the Marlins for petering out by the Rule 5 draft.

Cal Baseball’s Scare Provides Wake-Up Call

The heroic fundraising endeavor to rescue California’s baseball program from the chopping block proved to be one of the great stories of 2011. But the university’s decision to cut baseball in the first place sent shockwaves through the college baseball…

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