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| The Padres acquired Jim Edmonds from the Cardinals Friday night in exchange for third base prospect David Freese, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. In addition, San Diego will receive at least $1 million of the $8 million owed to Edmonds in 2008. Edmonds hit .252 with 12 homers in 365 at-bats last year, and he'll start in center field for the Padres, replacing the departed Mike Cameron. His production has dipped in recent years, partly due to injury, but a move to PETCO Park won't help him rebound offensively. |
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| Shawn Estes, P, San Diego Padres | Friday 12/14, 9:17 PM CT |
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| Shawn Estes signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Friday. Estes, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, will attempt to win a roster spot next spring. |
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| Juan Gutierrez was dealt to the D'Backs Friday in the Jose Valverde trade. Gutierrez could possibly compete for a bullpen job in the spring. |
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| Chad Qualls, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday 12/14, 6:03 PM CT |
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| Chad Qualls was traded to Arizona Friday as a part of the deal that sent Jose Valverde to Houston. Qualls, who posted a 3.05 ERA in 79 games last season, could be considered for the closer role in Arizona, although that job will likely go to Tony Pena. |
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| Chris Burke, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday 12/14, 6:02 PM CT |
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| Chris Burke was traded to Arizona Friday as a part of the Jose Valverde trade. Burke, who hit just .229 in 319 at-bats last year, will likely be used in a utility role in Arizona. |
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| Right after acquiring Dan Haren from Oakland, the D'Backs shipped Jose Valverde to Houston in exchange for Chad Qualls, Chris Burke and Juan Gutierrez, according to the AP. Valverde, who posted 47 saves with a 2.66 ERA for Arizona in 2007, will step in as Houston's closer. |
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| Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday 12/14, 5:57 PM CT |
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| The D'Backs acquired Dan Haren from Oakland Friday in exchange for Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland and Greg Smith, infielder Chris Carter and outfielders Aaron Cunningham and Carlos Gonzalez, according to the AP. Haren will now form a devastating 1-2 punch with Brandon Webb at the top of Arizona's rotation. |
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| Glendon Rusch signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Friday, according to Yahoo!'s Tim Brown. Rusch missed the entire 2007 after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung, but he'll get a chance to compete for the Padres' No. 5 starter spot next spring. |
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| Mike Lamb, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers | Friday 12/14, 5:02 PM CT |
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| Mike Lamb agreed to a two-year contract with the Twins Friday. The deal also includes an option for the 2010 season, according to the AP. Lamb, who batted .289 with a .366 OBP and 11 homers in 311 at-bats last year, will receive the majority of the at-bats at third base for the Twins next season. Lamb's arrival means significantly less playing time for Nick Punto. |
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| The Diamondbacks acquired Billy Buckner from the Royals Friday in exchange for Alberto Callaspo. Buckner struggled in his time in the big leagues last year, posting a 5.29 ERA in seven games (five starts), and it's unclear how he fits into Arizona's plans, although it's possible he'll get to compete for a rotation spot in the spring. |
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| Following the addition of Miguel Tejada, the Astros will move Hunter Pence from third in the order to the sixth spot, the Houston Chronicle reports. |
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| The Rockies signed Cory Sullivan to a one-year, $1 million deal on Thursday, the AP reports. Sullivan, 29, hit .286-2-14 over 72 games with the Rockies in 2007. |
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