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Zack Greinke traded to Brewers … MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers are going all in for 2011, acquiring former Cy Young winner Zack Greinke in a trade with the Kansas City Royals. — The Royals announced Sunday that they acquired shortstop Alcides Escobar, outfielder Lorenzo Cain …
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees official says team knew Kansas City would trade Zack Greinke but it wouldn't be to New York — For the second time in a week, a former American League Cy Young winner is headed for the National League. — This latest move, however, was received much differently by the Yankees.
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Marc Hulet / FanGraphs Baseball:
Kansas City Nabs Four Young Players for Greinke — According to reports, the Kansas City Royals organization has traded Zack Greinke and Yuniesky Betancourt to the Milwaukee Brewers for four young players: outfielder Lorenzo Cain, and shortstop Alcides Escobar, as well as pitchers Jake Odorizzi …
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Jim Breen / JSOnline:
Report: Brewers Acquire Zack Greinke — **Disclaimer: This is a rumor that has not yet been confirmed from within the organization, but I feel comfortable enough with the information and the source to publish this rumor. Please just keep in mind that this is only a rumor and should be treated as such until further notice.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Brewers Acquire Zack Greinke — The Brewers entered this offseason with the goal of upgrading their rotation. Today, they acquired Zack Greinke, Yuniesky Betancourt, and $2MM from the Royals for Lorenzo Cain, Alcides Escobar, Jeremy Jeffress, and Jake Odorizzi. The Royals have confirmed the move in a press release.
Adam Kilgore / Nationals Journal:
Not trading for Zack Greinke makes sense for the Nationals
Not trading for Zack Greinke makes sense for the Nationals
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Fox Sports:
Brewers chose player over prospects
Brewers chose player over prospects
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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Royals deal Greinke to Brewers
Royals deal Greinke to Brewers
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Marlins, Nolasco agree to 3-year, $26.5 million deal — Nolasco second Marlins starter to sign multi-year deal in as many years — Florida Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning during a MLB inter league baseball game in Chicago, Friday, May 21, 2010.
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Nolasco on verge of inking contract extension — Marlins putting finishing touches on three-year, $27 million deal — MIAMI — Ricky Nolasco, a mainstay in the Marlins' rotation for five seasons, is on the verge of signing a three-year deal worth close to $27 million.
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Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Big contracts affect Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen overhaul — Timing can be everything, and for the Rays, it couldn't be worse this offseason. — They're trying to restock an entire bullpen while cutting payroll, and the relief market has exploded in terms of dollars and years being doled out.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Red Sox continue 'pen upgrade with Wheeler
Red Sox continue 'pen upgrade with Wheeler
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Rich / Baseball Analysts:
And Then There Were Three — Phil Cavaretta (1916-2010) died of complications from a stroke on Saturday. Based on an Associated Press story that appeared on ESPN Chicago, Cavaretta also had been battling leukemia for several years but that disease was in remission according to his son Phil Jr. The elder Cavaretta was 94.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats tried, couldn't get Greinke's OK — Right-hander said to have rejected deal with Washington — NEW YORK — The Nationals had a deal in place to acquire right-hander Zack Greinke, a baseball source confirmed to MLB.com. Greinke, however, used his no-trade clause to reject the deal.
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Dan Hayes / North County Times:
SHOOTING THE BREEZE WITH ... Padres pitcher Aaron Harang — SAN DIEGO — Aaron Harang is coming home for all the right reasons. — Earlier this month, the former Patrick Henry High and San Diego State pitcher signed a one-year deal with the Padres. After seven full seasons …