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As deadline looms, first rounders remain unsigned

The deadline for teams to sign their 2009 draft picks is tonight (12am EDT), and so far a few teams have yet to reach an agreement with their first...
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Deadline update

Tigers acquire Jarrod Washburn: The Detroit Tigers acquired left-handed starter Jarrod Washburn from the Seattle...
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Examining the Holliday haul

Oakland Athletics General Manager Billy Beane is known for his ability to get good value in trades involving his talented and expensive players. Last...
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A's acquire Hairston; could Holliday be on the way out?

The Oakland Athletics have acquired outfielder Scott Hairston from the San Diego Padres for two minor league pitchers, leading to speculation that the...
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The new Oakland aces?

Vin Mazzaro became the fourth rookie starter to take the mound for the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night, and he delivered one of the best...
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Dave Roberts released

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The San Francisco Giants have released veteran outfielder Dave Roberts. The Giants are on the hook for...
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Recent transactions

Brewers acquire Chase Wright – 2/4: The Milwaukee Brewers acquired lefty Chase Wright from the New York Yankees for a minor league outfielder....
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Recent Transactions

Athletics sign Russ Springer, 1/29: The Oakland Athletics landed veteran setup man Russ Springer last Thursday. The former St. Louis righty signed a...
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A's get a steal in Jason Giambi

The Oakland Athletics have signed free agent first baseman Jason Giambi to a one-year contract worth $4.5M. The...
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Looking ahead to 2009: New York Mets

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With the New York Mets drama-filled 2008 season ending in disappointment, they will look to fill lofty expectations...
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