Found August 03, 2009 on
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When the Twins acquired Orlando Cabrera, I was a bit disappointed. But, having time to think about it over the weekend, I have come to my senses a little bit. Cabrera is a huge upgrade offensively over either Punto or Casilla (roughly a 30 point wOBA increase) and although his UZR has been terrible this [...]
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August 01, 2009
Acquired from Oakland for prospect Tyler Ladendorf on Friday, Orlando Cabrera arrived just in time to take batting practice Saturday, met with a large group of Twin Cities media and then learned he would be batting second against the Los Angeles Angels.
Via Star Tribune
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August 03, 2009
The Twins could have signed Orlando Cabrera last year but passed, only to trade for him instead.
Via Star Tribune
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August 01, 2009
Orlando Cabrera's latest Metrodome debut came on the losing end again, as the Twins once more got drubbed by the hot-hitting Angels.
Via Miami Herald
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August 01, 2009
The Minnesota Twins added infielder Orlando Cabrera to the major-league roster on Saturday, and optioned infielder Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester.
Via CBSSports.com
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August 01, 2009
The Minnesota Twins made room for new shortstop Orlando Cabrera by optioning infielder Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester.
Via Bleacher Report
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August 04, 2009
Some problems are too big for one man to solve. Some men are too small to solve a big problem.
For Minnesota Twins fans, it is clear that there is a problem with their baseball team, and it's a big one.
Not the kind of problem a miniature fire extinguisher could put out, mind you, but a flame that requires multiple water hoses.
Orlando Cabrera is a miniature fire extinguisher...
Via Los Angeles Times
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August 01, 2009
Three players hit home runs and Joe Saunders earns the victory to spoil the Minnesota debut of Orlando Cabrera.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Kendry Morales, Maicer Izturis and Juan Rivera each homered in the sixth inning and Joe Saunders won for the first time in more than a month to help the Los Angeles...
Via Miami Herald
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August 01, 2009
The Minnesota Twins made room for new shortstop Orlando Cabrera by optioning infielder Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester.
Via Bleacher Report
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August 02, 2009
With just a couple of hours left at the trading deadline, Bill Smith struck a deal with A's GM Billy Beane to acquire shortstop Orlando Cabrera for, the 21-year-old shortstop prospect, Tyler Ladendorf.
Ladendorf was a high-ceiling, high-risk prospect with just over 300 professional plate appearances. Beane also paid cash to seal the deal.
It's unlikely...
Via Sign on San Diego
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August 01, 2009
The Minnesota Twins made room for new shortstop Orlando Cabrera by optioning infielder Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester.
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