Talk about overhauling your bullpen! For specifics on this mega-massive deal, check here or here.Obviously, Putz is the important piece in this deal. What an impressive move by Omar Minaya. He essentially gave up one quality reliever, one very unsteady pitcher, a fourth outfielder, and a minor ...
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Jorge Says No:
PLAYERS:
Aaron Heilman,
Endy Chavez,
Kevin Mench
TEAMS: New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians
TEAMS: New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians
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