Baseball America (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
When righthander Connor Robertson arrived in Tucson for his first spring training with the Diamondbacks, he had an arsenal that was well-suited for work as a reliever: a fastball, cut fastball and slider that he was able to spot well.
Hot Foot (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
Over the past 10 months, Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane has traded away just six players and received 16 players in return. The talent that he has acquired is simply extraordinary. A’s trade: OF Nick Swisher P Dan Haren P Rich Harden P Joe Blanton P Connor Robertson P Chad Gaudin A’s receive: P Gio Gonzalez P Fautino De Los Santos P Brett Anderson P Greg [...]
AZ Sports Hub (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
The Arizona Diamondbacks continued playing ugly baseball in the nation’s capitol, and it led to another loss on Wednesday night. Jesus Flores’ 3-run pinch-hit home run off of Connor Robertson highlighted a 4-run 6th inning, and lifted the Washington Nationals to a 5-0 victory over the Diamondbacks. Micah Owings returned to the starting rotation for [...]
Reno Gazette Journal (Free subscription) | 06/15/2008
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Back and forth. Robby Hammock keeps his eye on the ball from in front of his locker as Tucson Sidewinders teammates Connor Robertson and Matt Morgan square off in a hotly contested game of ping-pong.
Baseball America (Free subscription) | 12/18/2007
The Athletics dealt righthanders Dan Haren and Connor Robertson to the Diamondbacks for outfielders Carlos Gonzalez and Aaron Cunningham, first baseman Chris Carter and lefthanders Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland and Greg Smith go the other way.
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 12/15/2007
As mentioned elsewhere, the Diamondbacks won the Dan Haren Derby, giving up six prospects for Haren and reliever Connor Robertson. Oakland gets: OF Carlos Gonzalez (BA #1) LHP Brett Anderson (BA #3) OF Greg Cunningham (BA #7) 1B Chris Carter (BA #8) LHP Dana Eveland (64.1 MLB innings) LHP Greg Smith It's a good haul, but any deal for Haren should have gotten Oakland a package like this. Gonzalez is...
Over the Monster (Free subscription) | 12/15/2007
[Editor's note by SoxDevil:] Drugs Delaney broke the news and I'm promoting it to front-page material. ESPN is reporting that the A's have sent Danny Haren and pitching prospect Connor Robertson to Arizona for 3 young pitchers ( Brett Anderson , Dana Eveland and Greg Smith ) along with IF Chris Carter and OFs Aaron Cunningham and Carlos Gonzalez . Webb and Haren will be one of the best 1-2 combos....
Babes Love Baseball (Free subscription) | 12/15/2007
The NL West champion Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Dan Haren from the Oakland Athletics Friday, trading closer Jose Valverde to the Houston Astros in two different moves surrounding 12 players. Along with Haren, the A's shipped righty Connor Robertson to Arizona for six guys: left-handers Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland and Greg Smith ; infielder Chris Carter ; and outfielders Aaron Cunningham and Carlos...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 12/15/2007
The Arizona Diamondbacks completed a deal Friday to acquire right-handers Dan Haren and Connor Robertson from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for six prospects.
Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 12/15/2007
Now on to the big news items of the day: - Diamondbacks deal Carlos Gonzales, Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland, Greg Smith, Chris Carter, and Aaron Cunningham to the Oakland Athletics for Dan Haren and Connor Robertson. - Diamondbacks deal Jose Valverde to the Houston Astros for Chris Burke, Chad Qualls, and Juan Gutierrez. Let's address the "smaller" deal first: Essentially the Diamondback get a player...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 12/15/2007
D-backs add Haren, deal Valverde — Separate trades announced Friday afternoon — PHOENIX — The D-backs completed a deal to acquire right-handers Dan Haren and Connor Robertson from the A's in exchange for six prospects, it was announced Friday afternoon. Source: MLB.com Author: Steve Gilbert Link: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071214… Ballbug permalink
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 12/15/2007
It looks like Billy Beane has pulled the trigger on a trade for Dan Haren, sending him to the Diamondbacks for a package of prospects. The departed: Carlos Gonzalez, Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland, Greg Smith, Chris Carter, and Aaron Cunningham. The A's also sent right Connor Robertson to the D'Backs. The D'Backs also completed another deal, sending closer Jose Valverde to the Astros for Chris Burke,...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 12/15/2007
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-handers Dan Haren and Connor Robertson from the Oakland A’s for six prospects. Current reports indicate that the A’s will receive outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, and left-handers Brett Anderson and Greg Smith as part of the package. More details coming later tonight, along with my thoughts on [...]
Covers.com (Free subscription) | 12/14/2007
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired All-Star pitcher Dan Haren from Oakland and traded major league saves leader Jose Valverde to Houston in separate swaps involving 12 players Friday. Oakland also sent right-hander Connor Robertson to Arizona ...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 12/14/2007
The A's have completed a trade to send Dan Haren to the Diamondbacks along with pitcher Connor Robertson, The Chronicle has learned. In exchange, Oakland will receive a total of six prospects, including outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and left-handers Brett...
