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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Orioles Trade Olson For Pie — By Steve Adams [January 18 at 5:20pm CST] — 5:20pm: Tom Krasovic notes the Padres' previous interest in Olson. He examines the possibility of the Cubs and Padres making a Jake Peavy deal. — 3:11pm: Roch Kubatko spoke with Andy MacPhail about the Pie/Olson trade.
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ESPN.com:
Cubs deal former top prospect Pie to Orioles — Despite being rated as the top prospect in the Cubs' farm system in 2006 and 2007, outfielder Felix Pie never made his mark in Chicago. Now he'll get a chance to make a big-league impact in Baltimore, instead. — Pie
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
O's acquire Pie in trade with Cubs — Olson, minor league pitcher Williamson sent to Chicago for outfielder — A year after they couldn't get Felix Pie from the Chicago Cubs in the failed Brian Roberts' talks, the Orioles acquired the multi-tooled outfielder today for starting pitcher Garrett Olson …
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Sheets, Pettitte on Mets' radar? — The Mets figured that the two Scott Boras clients on their shopping list would sign by mid-January. Turns out, they were only half right, with Derek Lowe accepting a four-year, $60-million contract from the Braves last week.
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John Harper / NY Daily News:
Harper: Mets should play Sheets music — If the Mets are going to continue to ignore Manny Ramirez's availability and take a lineup that has significant question marks into the 2009 season, then they need to think boldly about filling the final spot in their starting rotation.
Derrick Goold / Bird Land:
Chris Perez's ankle, mechanics are fine & other Warm-up riffs — DOWNTOWN — Cardinals' closer candidate Chris Perez came to St. Louis this winter to have a scan taken of his achy ankle, and while the joint doesn't hinder the work he's trying to do on his delivery it has made his other offseason goal a tad trickier.
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Nat Boyle / MLB Rumors:
Cardinals Inquired About Cano — By Nat Boyle [January 18 at 10:03am CST] — According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, the Cardinals called the Yankees to inquire about second baseman Robinson Cano. Goold says the Yankees asking price was an immediate deal breaker: Adam Wainwright.
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Deep thoughts on players — Many stars don't shine when spotlight's bright — For many teams, it's about getting deep into the postseason, winning it all. Yet how much thought goes into rosters to make sure teams have the players that will perform once they get there?
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Was it a false arm alarm? — Rothschild's comments cause confusion, but Harden allays fears — So what's the deal with Rich Harden and his iffy shoulder anyway? — The Cubs have committed $7million worth of faith in the health of the right-hander's pitching shoulder.
Mike Harrington / Buffalo News:
Bisons unveil three new uniforms — Mets say Cooper may return to Herd — The Buffalo Bisons have a new affiliate and new logo. And the new uniforms for 2009 that were unveiled Friday will be worn by at least one familiar face. — Outfielder Jason Cooper, the franchise's modern-era leader …
John Perrotto / Baseball Prospectus:
Prospectus Q and A: Wes Littleton by David Laurila — Wes Littleton … David Laurila: What is the baseball-life story of Wes Littleton? — Wes Littleton: I think I started a little late; I was probably seven or eight years old when I first started. Basically, I've been playing baseball ever since.
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