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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
D-backs add Haren, deal Valverde — Separate trades announced Friday afternoon — PHOENIX — The D-backs completed a deal to acquire right-handers Dan Haren and Connor Robertson from the A's in exchange for six prospects, it was announced Friday afternoon.
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's trade Haren — (12-14) 14:49 PST — The A's have completed a trade to send Dan Haren to the Diamondbacks along with pitcher Connor Robertson, The Chronicle has learned. — In exchange, Oakland will receive a total of six prospects, including outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and left-handers Brett Anderson and Greg Smith.
ESPN.com:
Athletics trade ace Haren to D-backs for prospects — One of the best pitching staffs in the National League just got better. — The Oakland A's sent All-Star Dan Haren and prospect Connor Robertson to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday for pitchers Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland and Greg Smith …
Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dan Haren Trade Analysis — The first domino fell tonight as an ace starter, Dan Haren, was dealt to the Diamondbacks for a bevy of prospects. I believe the D'Backs won this one. Let's dig into the details. — Take Haren, a horse of an American League pitcher, and throw him in the easier league.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dissecting The Jose Valverde Trade — Regular MLBTR readers know I have mostly been a harsh critic of Ed Wade's short tenure as the Astros' GM. Well, not this time. He made an excellent deal in acquiring Jose Valverde for Chris Burke, Chad Qualls, and Juan Gutierrez.
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Associated Press:
D'backs land Haren, send Valverde to Astros — NEW YORK (AP) — Dan Haren is off the market, and the Arizona Diamondbacks have an imposing 1-2 punch at the top of their rotation. — The NL West champions acquired Haren from the rebuilding Oakland Athletics and traded major league saves leader Jose Valverde …
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Jose Canseco: A-Rod got off hook — More than 80 players were named in one capacity or another in the Mitchell Report, but Jose Canseco was certain there would be at least one more name in the document: Alex Rodriguez. — Canseco, who was one of the players named by Sen. George Mitchell in the report …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Phillies, Padres hoping to land Jenkins — FOXSports.com, Updated 21 minutes ago — LIKE THIS STORY? — The Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres have emerged as the leading contenders for free-agent outfielder Geoff Jenkins. — "Things are definitely heating up with Philly and San Diego …
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Tim Brown / Yahoo! Sports:
Rusch signs with Padres — Left-hander Glendon Rusch, who sat out all of last season after being diagnosed with a life-threatening blood clot in his right lung in September 2006, agreed Friday to a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres. — After nearly a year on blood thinners …
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Tom Krasovic / San Diego Union-Tribune:Caminiti heads list from Padres' past
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Patrick J. Lyons / The Lede:
Should the Yankees Be Stripped of the Subway Series Title? — Baseball afficionados will be chewing for months on the implications of the Mitchell Report concerning the widespread use of steroids and other banned performance-enhancing substances in the national pastime.
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Associated Press:
Floyd agrees to $3M, 1-year deal with Rays — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cliff Floyd agreed Friday to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, who were searching for a left-handed hitter and someone to help replace Delmon Young in right field.
Joe Hamrahi / Baseball Digest Daily:
Royals Pick Up Callaspo from D-Backs — The Kansas City Royals have acquired switch-hitting infielder Alberto Callaspo from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitcher Billy Buckner. — News from the release... The 24-year old Callaspo (Ky-AWS-po) …
Jim Bouton / Bats:
One Strike and You're Out — Jim Bouton, an all-star pitcher with the New York Yankees in the 1960s, retired from baseball in 1970 to become a broadcaster and author. He wrote "Ball Four," a candid look at life in baseball. In 1978, he attempted a comeback, which lasted two years.
Andy Baggarly / Baseball America:
San Francisco Giants — Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel. All players who haven't exceeded the major league rookie standards of 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched …
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