Straight Cash Homey Dot Net (Free subscription) | yesterday
Kazuhisa Ishii: “I’m glad we got Greg Maddux back…he fits right in with the Dodger pitching greats of yore, guys like Koufax, Drysdale, Valenzuela, Ishii, and Dreifort.” (Found by Casey at Dodger Stadium.)
Gaslamp Ball (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Dodgers officially made the announcement that they acquired Maddux by trading two minor leaguers or cash considerations. "It's very rare that you get the opportunity to add a pitcher like Greg even one time, let alone twice," said Colletti. "He's one of the greatest pitchers of all time and we've already seen what he can add to a team both on the field and in the clubhouse." I hate this move....
Deadspin (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
Greg Maddux will join in on Manny Mania: "Maddux is expected to arrive in time for Tuesday's game at Dodger Stadium against the Colorado Rockies. He probably will fill the rotation spot of Brad...
Thunder Matt's Saloon (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
Greg Maddux is finally free from his turd brown prison in the Gaslamp. He's heading back to LA. Cubs fans will remember he was in LA once before, because you inexplicably traded him to us for Caesar Izturis (how did that work out'). In San Diego this year, Maddux struggled to win anything since the Padres struggle to walk on the field without screwing things up. The last time Maddux put on Dodger...
Baseball Toaster (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago
Sidebar Is Greg Maddux's potential contribution to the Dodgers' 2008 dreams greater than the potential of existing Dodger organization pitchers, factoring in the players spent in acquiring Maddux? What's in their wallet?
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times : Dodgers are bringing back Greg Maddux — Dodgers agree to trade with Padres that will return the future Hall of Famer to L.A., where he also pitched in 2006. — Greg Maddux is on his way back to Los Angeles to try to help the Dodgers make another push for the postseason.
The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
We talked about Sarah Shahi Friday, but Esquire has put some new photos of her online, and you must see them … town in Australia needs ugly women … any other Kate Beckinsale fans? … internet radio is in deep trouble … attempting to have sex with a steel bench looks dangerous … Roseanne attempts [...]
Covers.com (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Greg Maddux , meet Manny Ramirez . Stockpiling stars for an aggressive run at the playoffs, the Los Angeles Dodgers were ready to reacquire Maddux from San Diego in a trade designed to replenish their depleted rotation. The P...
LA Times (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
Dodgers agree to trade with Padres that will return the future Hall of Famer to L.A., where he also pitched in 2006. Greg Maddux is on his way back to Los Angeles to try to help the Dodgers make another push for the postseason.
Baseball Toaster (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
The wait (if you were waiting) is all but over. Greg Maddux, baseball pitching legend and guru-in-action, benefactor of large parks and fine defenses, is unofficially on his way to the Dodgers for a player or players to be identified in times hence.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
Greg Maddux is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego and Los Angeles agreed to a trade that puts the 353-game winner in a pennant...
Knuckle Curve (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
The long rumored Greg Maddux trade finally went through. The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers struck a deal that will send the future Hall of Famer from San Diego north to L.A. While Maddux doesn’t still have his Cy Young stuff, he’s still a pretty darn decent pitcher. In 26 starts [...]
LAist (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
According to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times , the Dodgers have reacquired Greg Maddux from the San Diego Padres . No details have emerged of this waiver trade with the Padres, and no one with the Dodgers have confirmed the trade. Maddux, 42, was placed on waivers earlier this month, and no team has claimed him. He has 353 career victories. AP Photo by Larry Ignelzi
Ducksnorts (Free subscription) | yesterday
As you are no doubt aware by now, the Padres have traded Greg Maddux to the Dodgers for two minor-league players to be named later or cash. According to Tom Krasovic at the U-T, “By Oct. 15, the Padres will choose two Dodgers minor leaguers from a list of five already agreed upon by the [...]
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | yesterday
PHOENIX – Greg Maddux, a future Hall of Famer who graced the Padres with his pitching and professionalism, gave them a parting gift when he consented to a trade to the Dodgers that was approved yesterday by the commissioner's office.
