Padres trade for Rays’ Bartlett, near Hudson deal

Padres trade for Rays’ Bartlett, near Hudson deal
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres added a new double-play combination on Friday when they reacquired shortstop Jason Bartlett in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and closed in on a deal with second baseman Orlando Hudson.
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NFC West teams now 12-23 outside division
The San Francisco 49ers fell to 2-8 outside the NFC West with their 34-7 defeat to San Diego on Thursday night. The NFC West now has a 12-23 record against teams from other divisions. No division has fewer non-division victories this season. The St. Louis Rams have an NFC West-leading 4-5 record outside the division. A quick look at how each NFC West team has fared outside the division: St …
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Vladimir Guerrero still at the top of Rangers’ DH wishlist; other options: Adrian Beltre, Magglio Ordonez, Derrek Lee …
San Francisco Giants’ Freddy Sanchez catches Texas Rangers’ Vladimir Guerrero trying to steal during the fifth inning of Game 3 of baseball’s World Series Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Arlington, Texas.
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MLB Trade Rumors: Zack Greinke and Kansas City Royals’ 10 Options

MLB Trade Rumors: Zack Greinke and Kansas City Royals’ 10 Options
Zack Greinke’s tenure with the Kansas City Royals could very well be coming to an abrupt end this week.  Although two years still remain on the 2009 AL Cy Young’s contract, the Royals are trying to maximize his value by trading him now. They are of course counting on the fact that they likely won’t be competing for a playoff spot anytime soon.  According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the …
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Herges, Reed join Dodgers system
Herges, Reed join Dodgers system
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MLB Trade Rumors: Zack Greinke and Kansas City Royals’ 10 Options
Zack Greinke’s tenure with the Kansas City Royals could very well be coming to an abrupt end this week.  Although two years still remain on the 2009 AL Cy Young’s contract, the Royals are trying to maximize his value by trading him now. They are of course counting on the fact that they likely won’t be competing for a playoff spot anytime soon.  According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the …
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Hot Stove Tracker: Greinke trade talk expected to intensify soon

Hot Stove Tracker: Greinke trade talk expected to intensify soon
News, notes and rumors from around the majors … • According to The Kansas City Star, the Royals expect the market for P Zack Greinke to pick up after free agent P Cliff Lee decides where he will sign.
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Dog Shot With Arrow – Found On Road Near Alton
A dog is recovering this hour after being shot with an arrow Thursday near Alton, Illinois. Shelby, a shelty-mix was found Thursday afternoon along Wenzel Road near Alton. She had a bow shot straight through her abdomen.
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Orioles get Hardy, Harris in trade with Twins

Orioles get Hardy, Harris in trade with Twins
Trying to add more pop up the middle, the Baltimore Orioles acquired former All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
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Orioles get Hardy, Harris in trade with Twins
Trying to add more pop up the middle, the Baltimore Orioles acquired former All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
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Baltimore Orioles get Hardy, Harris in trade with Twins

Baltimore Orioles get Hardy, Harris in trade with Twins
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.—Trying to add more pop up the middle, the Baltimore Orioles acquired former All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
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Orioles get SS Hardy, INF Harris from Twins for pair of minor league pitchers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Trying to add more pop up the middle, the Baltimore Orioles acquired former All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
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Big deals: Werth to Nats, Padres-Bosox trade set

Big deals: Werth to Nats, Padres-Bosox trade set
Jayson Werth and the Washington Nationals got an early jump on baseball’s winter meetings. The Boston Red Sox were busy, too, completing their trade for Adrian Gonzalez.
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Jayson Werth: Phils’ loss is Nationals’ 6 million gain
When Werth picked his 2011 team, it’s clear he was looking to hit the jackpot when he filed for free agency. He didn’t break that bank with the Phillies.
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MLB Trade Rumors: 10 Possible Deals for Kansas City Royals’ Zack Greinke
It’s been a busy couple of days on the MLB Hot Stove. We’ve seen Adrian Gonzalez traded to the Boston Red Sox. We watched the Washington Nationals sign Jayson Werth to a seven-year, 6 million contract. And that’s  before  the annual Winter Meetings, which start today in Orlando. One of the big names who’s most likely to find a new home this week is the Kansas City Royals’ ace Zack Greinke …
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Dodgers trade INF Theriot to Cards for Hawksworth

Dodgers trade INF Theriot to Cards for Hawksworth
Faced with a surplus of infielders, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Ryan Theriot to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday for pitcher Blake Hawksworth.
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Dodgers trade INF Theriot to Cards for Hawksworth
Faced with a surplus of infielders, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Ryan Theriot to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday for pitcher Blake Hawksworth.
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Dodgers trade INF Theriot to Cards for Hawksworth
Faced with a surplus of infielders, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Ryan Theriot to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday for pitcher Blake Hawksworth.
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Dodgers trade INF Theriot to Cards for Hawksworth
Faced with a surplus of infielders, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Ryan Theriot to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday for pitcher Blake Hawksworth.
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Pirates trade lefty Duke to Diamondbacks

Pirates trade lefty Duke to Diamondbacks
The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded left-hander Zach Duke to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named.
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LA Dodgers sign former All-Star pitcher Garland
The Los Angeles Dodgers strengthened their starting rotation on Friday by signing former All-Star pitcher Jon Garland to a one-year contract with a vesting option for 2012.
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Dodgers sign former All-Star pitcher Garland
The Los Angeles Dodgers strengthened their starting rotation on Friday by signing former All-Star pitcher Jon Garland to a one-year contract with a vesting option for 2012.
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