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According to Sun-Times beat reporter, Gordon Wittenmeyer , with the signing of John Grabow to a 2/7.5 contract (backended as only Jim Hendry can do) and the trading of Aaron Heilman to the Snakes, the Cubs have supposedly made their final bullpen move of the offseason. The deal appears to secure the final key piece to the Cubs' projected 2010 bullpen, coming one day after the team traded veteran Aaron...
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Brew Crew Ball (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
More photos » by Jeff Chiu - AP Manny Parra is not one of the 24 pitchers with above average Brewer careers. How many can you name? Browse more photos » As we progress through the offseason, there will probably be some conversations about "league average" pitching and its value. Here's something to keep in mind during that conversation: Counting one season as the Seattle Pilots,...
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Thunder Matt's Saloon (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
According to Bruce Levine on ESPN 1000 , the Cubs are working on signing lefty reliever John Grabow to a multi-year deal worth between $6.5 million and $7.5 million. Agent Paul Kinzer represents Grabow, who would be the team's left-handed set-up man and a possible back-up closer in the event Carlos Marmol is injured or needs a day off. Jesus, really? Grabow as our set-up guy? Grabow closing games?...
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Brew Crew Ball (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009
Later this week, Manny Parra will make his last start of the 2009 season, giving him one last chance to maintain some momentum heading into the offseason and spring training of 2010. I don't think anyone got the season they were hoping for from Parra, who's spent part of 2009 in AAA due to ineffectiveness, part of it on the shelf with a stiff neck, and the remainder being either infuriatingly inconsistent...
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Wait 'til this Year (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
From the Wait 'til this Year Humor Vault Ron Mahay, shown here in the midst of one of his many average-to-slightly below average outings. NEW YORK--Rookie of the Year. Cy Young. MVP. These are the annual baseball awards that get all the attention and hoopla. But the baseball world shouldn't forget (or maybe it should) about the 13th Year Player Award, an honor bestowed upon the best player who happens...
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Straight Cash Homey Dot Net (Free subscription) | 07/17/2009
Glendon Rusch, Chicago Cubs: “You know, we haven’t won a World Series since letting Glendon go, either. I don’t want to say it’s a curse, but the evidence speaks for itself…” (Found by Jordan at Wrigley Field.)
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Denver Post (Free subscription) | 05/22/2009
— Reliever Glendon Rusch's career with the Rockies is over. Rusch said today that he would not report to Triple-A Colorado Springs, though he's not retiring.
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Denver Post (Free subscription) | 05/20/2009
A road trip that began without Glendon Rusch and with Garrett Atkins' filling a pinch-hitting role featured another message in today's lineup.
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Purple Row (Free subscription) | 05/16/2009
More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Clint's going to have even more on his plate (or not, if you know what I mean) if the Rockies don't have success on this road trip. Browse more photos » As many of us already suspected, Glendon Rusch is likely only the first in a series of roster moves to be made by the Rockies' brass, according to Troy E. Renck . In addition to mentioning Joel Peralta...
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Denver Post (Free subscription) | 05/16/2009
Glendon Rusch is the first domino to fall, but others could soon follow. According to baseball sources, the Rockies are discussing additional personnel changes in the wake of the team's disappointing 14-20 start.
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CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 05/16/2009
Friday's news briefs: The Colorado Rockies added Randy Flores to their roster while designating Glendon Rusch for assignment in a swap of veteran left-handed relievers.
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CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 05/16/2009
The Colorado Rockies added Randy Flores to their roster while designating Glendon Rusch for assignment in a swap of veteran left-handed relievers Friday.
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Ballbug (Free subscription) | 05/15/2009
Troy Renck / All Things Rockies : Rusch placed on waivers, Flores likely replacement — DENVER — Glendon Rusch is the first major casualty of the Rockies' disappointing start. According to multiple major league sources, the reliever was placed on waivers after Thursday's loss to the Houston Astros.
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 05/15/2009
According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies placed lefty Glendon Rusch on waivers today. The Rockies intend to replace him with Randy Flores. Rusch, 34, signed a minor league deal with Colorado in December. He posted a 6.75 ERA in 18.6 innings, and failed to shut down lefties.
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ESPN (Free subscription) | 04/29/2009
After further review, the Colorado Rockies' official scorer changed the winner of Monday night's game to reliever Glendon Rusch.
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