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Putz in Play

Found December 04, 2008 on Bleeding Blue and Teal:
PLAYERS: JJ Putz
TEAMS: New York Mets

According to the New York Post, Seattle has made closer JJ Putz available.

This was expected.A Putz is one of Seattle's more valuable trade chips, despite the 2008 struggles, and isn't likely to be a key component to this upcoming season.

The New York Mets are likely to remain Putz's most ...
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