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With rumors of the Phils being interested in Chien-Ming Wang (and actually making an offer to the Yankees for him) probably dead in the water after he left today’s game with shoulder issues, what are the chances, if any, that the Braves would deal starter Javier Vazquez to their heated division rival?
The Bravos are getting [...]
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Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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July 06, 2009
Not.GM Ned Colletti is looking for pitching, and Vazquez would be absolutely perfect for L.A.'s rotation. He would give them a veteran, frontline innings-eater along the lines of what they had in Derek Lowe last year, and Joe Torre knows him well and would certainly endorse an acquisition of him. The Dodgers also have some payroll flexibility, and they have an extra outfielder...
Via Chicago Cubs Online
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July 07, 2009
Game Eighty-One: Cubs (41-39) vs. Braves (39-43)
Game Time - 7:05pm C.T.
Coverage - TV: WGN TV - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 185
Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago
Carlos Zambrano (4-3, 3.50/1.31) vs. Javier Vazquez (5-7, 3.05/1.07)
The 2009 Cubs' season hits the halfway point tonight with game number 81 of 162. The Cubs have underachieved throughout the first half...
Via Chicago Sun Times
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July 07, 2009
Javier Vazquez allowed a run and five hits in seven strong innings and Brian McCann had two two-out RBIs as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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July 06, 2009
The Brewers heard Ryan Braun's plea for help and they have responded. They're attempting to deal for Javier Vazquez, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. However, Atlanta likely won't part with Vazquez in a deal that doesn't bring back Mat Gamel or Alcides Escobar, a pair of youngsters Brewers GM Doug Melvin has repeatedly deemed untouchable. Buster Olney said...
Via Miami Herald
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July 07, 2009
Right-handed veteran Javier Vazquez goes in search of a second straight gem against Chicago tonight, when the Atlanta Braves visit the Cubs in the middle test of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
Via Fired For Winning
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July 07, 2009
Roy Halladay
With word circulating that Toronto ace Roy Halladay is potentially on the table, the Phillies are of course put at the top of the list of potential suitors.
ESPN’s Buster Olney:
Right now, the team most aggressively searching for a frontline starting pitcher is the Philadelphia Phillies, who no doubt would covet Halladay for their particular [...]
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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July 07, 2009
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says Javier Vazquez has more value than any available hitter. Here are the details and the rest of Rosenthal's rumors:
Not even Matt Holliday or Corey Hart would be fair value for Vazquez, so Rosenthal asks why the Braves would want to trade him at all.
The Mets inquired on Scott Hairston, who could have been an affordable stopgap, but...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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July 04, 2009
ESPN.com's Buster Olney chimes in with some players and teams that could matchup in a trade with the Braves, who could dangle Javier Vazquez and/or Yunel Escobar as bait. Most of the rumors are just Olney's own speculation, but let's round 'em up anyway.
The Red Sox have liked Escobar for a while, but don't match up very well for a trade.
Jacoby...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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July 04, 2009
The NL East is baseball's tightest division, with four teams no more than two games out of first place. One of those teams is the 39-40 Atlanta Braves, who wouldn't mind adding a bat even after acquiring Nate McLouth. We've seen Javier Vazquez and Yunel Escobar mentioned as possible trade bait, both of whom could bring back a significant piece or two.
What do...
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