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Beerleaguer for breakfast: Hot stove open thread

Found June 30, 2009 on Beerleaguer:
PLAYERS: Luis Ayala,  Miguel Batista,  Joakim Soria
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins,  Seattle Mariners,  Kansas City Royals

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To get you started, here are some names spotted recently on MLBtraderumors.com and other sites. The Phillies could be looking to address bullpen help even before they wrestle away a starter. Luis Ayala is available now, having been designated for assignment by Minnesota June 22. Keeping in the American League, Seattle's Miguel Batista is reportedly on the block as someone with a rubber arm to devour middle innings. Closer Joakim Soria is reportedly unavailable, but the Royals may be prepared...
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