I can guarantee we'll hear plenty more tidbits like this one over the next few months:The Pirates, talking about shortstop Jack Wilson with several clubs, are trying to acquire catcher Matt Treanor from the Marlins, then spin both players to the Tigers, according to one major-league source.But ...
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PLAYERS:
Jack Wilson,
Cesar Izturis,
Matt Treanor
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles
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