 At about 8:30 AM on the east coast the first report of the trade between thePhillies and the Astros came from Jayson Stark via Twitter. "Sourceconfirms that #Phillies & #Astros havedeal in place for Roy Oswalt if Oswalt approves the trade, which isn't certain. #trades". That was the first report of the trade. Later other reports cameout of start saying...
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Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
July 29, 2010
Expect Competition– Mike Shanahanis a pure competitor and a riverboat gambler so you can expect training camp to be all about gettingback to extremely physical, no-nonsense Redskin football. One of the first things Mike Shanahan will doaway with is this front runner mentality that has permeated this football team.He will make it know...
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 It's no secret the New York Yankees and GM Brian Cashman would like to improve the teams pitching. After missing out of top of the line starters Cliff Lee and Dan Haren, the attention is likely moved to acquiring bullpen help.
Can a deal be worked out before the trade deadline this Saturday?
There have been a number of names thrown around of late. There was talk of the Yankees trying to acquire c...
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 Despite General Manager Brian Cashman's continued claim that the Yankees do not need another starting pitcher, the team continues to pursue the top names.
New York is reportedly actively pursuing Arizona Diamondbacks' starter Dan Haren. The two teams have gone as far as naming names and proposing deals. An agreement has not been made as of yet.
Arizona asked for struggling reliever Joba Chamber...
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 KansasCity
The royals have plenty for sale this season as theyare a team who will not contend in 2010 and focuses on improving the team fornext season. Here are some players for sale in Kansas City.
DavidDeJesus (OF KC) makes $4.7 million and has a club option for$6 million or $500 thousand buyout in 2011. DeJesus is hitting .326/.395/.460 and playsgood defense. The Royals are asking for a l...
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 Word from ESPN's baseball insiders Tim Kurkjian, Jayon Stark and Buster Olney say that the Phillies are working on a deal that would send Roy Oswalt to Philly. I couldn't possibly think of any better (realistic) news.
With the struggles of the the rotation and the recent elbow injury to Jamie Moyer, this deal could not be any better. Oswalt is really the only starting pitcher on...
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 The Major League Baseball trade deadline is just ten days away. Teams will likely start moving along in trade discussions.
Normally you can expect a big trade or two to come through before the deadline passes. There is however some uncertainty this year. Teams seem to be holding on to players or asking for a lot in return.
The Yankees, while having te best record in the league, do have some hole...
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 by Andrea LaMont
The trade deadline quickly approaches, and with 17 teams within five games of leading their division, and 18 teams within four games of a playoff spot, we expect to see trades that will decide the fate of major league teams as well as offer the fantasy owner new options. Here are some potential trades I believe would have an impact ...
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 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
July 7, 2010
World News:
World Cup run ends for USA– The United States playedtheir guts out even with some bad calls but in the end Ghana proved too much. My personalobservation was that Ghanahad their best athletes who grew up playing/loving soccer and it showed. Ibelieve the US will farebetter in the World Cup when the US cares enough abou...
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 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
June 10, 2010
Stras-mas in June!
Washington Nationals rookie pitching sensation began a new era of credibility of baseball in DC with a stunning first game. He is so goodthat he erases the past transgressions and missteps of the franchise. Step #2of this process is making the Nationals more than just a Strasburg outing. TheNats have some decent pitchers comin...
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