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| Dontrelle Willis was sent to the Tigers Tuesday along with Miguel Cabrera in exchange for Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller and four other prospects. Willis is coming off a horrid year in which he posted a 5.17 ERA in 35 starts, and moving to the American League surely won't help him rebound in 2008. It's possible he simply had an off year, but it's more likely that all of his accumulated innings have caught up with him. |
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| ESPN is reporting the Tigers have reached a preliminary agreement with the Marlins on a monster deal, acquiring Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis in exchange for Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, Mike Rabelo and three other prospects. Cabrera, who hit .320 with 34 homers and 119 RBI in 2007, will add a big bat to an already potent Tigers lineup. |
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| The Rays plan to move Akinori Iwamura to second base in 2008, whether or not Evan Longoria proves he's ready to be the team's starting third baseman, according to the AP. "He knows he is moving to second base," Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said Tuesday. "I'm not sure we told him that he would not be moving back even if Evan is not ready. If Evan's not, we will mix-and-match at third base until Evan is ready. But we are not sure who that will be." Iwamura played just one game at second base in 2007, but the team doesn't expect him to have any trouble with the transition. |
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| Mike Timlin, P, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 12/4, 11:43 AM CT |
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| Mike Timlin is returning to the Red Sox after signing a one-year, $3 million contract with the club. Timlin, who posted a 3.42 ERA in 50 games in 2007, will work in a similar setup role in 2008. |
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| The Tigers have completed a deal with the Rockies that will send Jose Capellan to Colorado in exchange for Denny Bautista, according to the Detroit Free Press. Capellan, who posted a 5.54 ERA in 17 games with the Tigers and Brewers in 2007, will work in a middle relief role for the Rockies. |
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| Despite the acquisition of Carlos Quentin, GM Kenny Williams insists he hasn't soured on Brian Anderson and Ryan Sweeney, according to the Chicago Tribune. That said, he did mention he wouldn't hesitate to include one of them in a deal. Regardless of Williams' comments, the organization has clearly soured on Anderson, and he's a longshot to ever be anything more than a role player with the big-league club. |
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| Alex Rios, RF, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 12/4, 11:19 AM CT |
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| The Indians talked to the Blue Jays about Alex Rios Monday, but the two sides couldn't find a match, according to the Toronto Sun. There would be many teams interested in Rios should he really become available, but the Jays would likely demand at least two high-end prospects in return. |
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| The Yankees acquired reliever Jonathan Albaladejo from the Nationals Tuesday in exchange for Tyler Clippard. Albaladejo held a 1.88 ERA in 14 1/3 innings for the Nats in '07. He should compete for a bullpen job with the Yankees. |
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| The Cubs have expressed in interest in Brian Roberts but talks haven't progressed very far, according to the Baltimore Sun. It's unlikely a deal will get done here, but the Cubs are obviously looking to shore up their middle infield that includes Mark DeRosa and Ryan Theriot. |
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Tuesday 12/4, 10:51 AM CT |
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| The Mets are making a play for the Orioles' Erik Bedard. They have reportedly offered Baltimore Carlos Gomez, Aaron Heilman and Philip Humber, which was shot down, according to the Baltimore Sun. The two sides are expected to meet again today. In addition to the Mets, the Mariners and Dodgers have also expressed heavy interest in the lefty. |
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| Guillermo Quiroz signed a one-year contract with the Orioles on Monday. He hit .276 in 71 games at Triple-A last year, and he'll serve in a backup role for Baltimore in 2008. |
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| Jose Guillen, RF, Kansas City Royals | Tuesday 12/4, 10:26 AM CT |
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| Jose Guillen agreed to a three-year, $36 million deal with the Royals on Monday, according to Sports Ticker. Guillen, who has been linked to the steroid controversy, hit .290 with 23 homers and 99 RBI with the Mariners in 2007. He'll handle the everyday duties in right field for KC. |
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