azcentral.com - 7/21/2009
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DENVER - When Felipe Lopez was speaking with a reporter over the weekend, a teammate interjected. "So Felipe, where you getting traded to?" he asked. For a team well out of contention, talking trade is a popular pastime in the Diamondbacks clubhouse, with players speculating nearly as much as ...
mlb.fanhouse.com - 7/20/2009
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by Ed Price Filed under: Diamondbacks , Phillies
, MLB Inside Scoop , MLB Trade Deadline While...
the Phillies seem the best bet to grab Roy Halladay -- if the Blue Jays decide to deal their ace -- they are also looking at upgrades in the bullpen. ...
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Phillies Eyeing Diamondbacks' Qualls
azcentral.com - 7/18/2009
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slideshow Profile: Eric Byrnes ST. LOUIS - There
was speculation in the off-season about the Diamondbacks and...
Red Sox exchanging the bad contracts of outfielder Eric Byrnes and infielder Julio Lugo . Lugo was designated for assignment Friday, giving ...
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Byrnes for Lugo trade talk reigniting?
mlbtraderumors.com - 7/21/2009
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The Phillies sent a scout to watch D'Backs
closer Chad Qualls this weekend, according to Ed Price...
of MLB Fanhouse . The 30-year-old righty makes $2.5MM this year and won't be a free agent until after next season, so he should command good prospects ...
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Phillies Scouted Chad Qualls
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Qualls A Popular Target
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... in D'Backs closer Chad Qualls, but they're certainly not his only suitor. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic hears that nearly half the teams in baseball have asked about him. The D'Backs seem "unlikely" to move Qualls, but would ask for a strarting pitching prospect in potential trades. ...
What Happens If Chad Qualls Is Traded?
Fantasy Baseball - RotoAuthority.com —
... , but that was just my speculation. Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro, writing for the Arizona Republic, finds the team unlikely to move their closer. However, he's heard "nearly half of baseball" has inquired. I asked Piecoro a few more questions about the situation, to determine the best course of action for fantasy owners. ...
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hardballtimes.com 8/31/2009 — With Arizona closer Chad Qualls dislocating his kneecap in tonight's game, the D'Backs will need a new closer. I'd endorse Juan Gutierrez as the first pickup, but you might want to keep an eye on Esmerling Vazquez and Clay Zavada . Definitely listen to what the D'Backs say over the next 24 ...
Byrnes to hit off tee
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Death, Taxes and Closer Turnover: Hoffman, Qualls placed on waivers
fantasybaseball365.com 8/26/2009 — Rotoworld passes on news from sources that report closers Trevor Hoffman and Chad Qualls have been placed on waivers. Though there is a better chance that nothing happens than a trade actually being made (both GM's would expect a decent ...
Brewers acquire Felipe Lopez —
RotoExperts Playes News 7/20/2009
Lopez is enjoying a pretty decent season thus far, compiling a .301/.364/.412 line with six homers, six steals, and 44 runs scored for the lowly Arizona offense. He definitely sees an uptick in value as he joins a far superior Brewers offense that is ...
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