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Around The Bases: Broxton, Torre, And More

Found November 28, 2011 on Dodgers Rumors: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jamey Carroll,  Rod Barajas,  Jonathan Broxton,  Luis Cruz,  Xavier Paul,  Joe Torre
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  Los Angeles Dodgers

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Well we know that Jamey Carroll has moved on to be the starting shortstop for the Twins in 2012. Rod Barajas has moved on as well, as he signed to be the starting battery-mate for the Pirates. Looks like next in line for the mass exodus of Chavez Ravine is non other than the once dominant closer Jonathan Broxton. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick was tweeting earlier this afternoon that Broxton is close to signing, and according to Dylan Hernandez, the Dodgers are not bringing him back. Broxton will likely take a heavily incentive laden one-year deal with one of the 12 or so interested teams in the coming days. The Dodger signed 27 year old shorstop Luis Cruz to a minor league deal says Matt Eddy of Baseball America. Not sure if a spring invite was included on this deal or not. Cruz has been with the Brewers, Pirates, and Rangers. In three seasons (2008-2010) Cruz managed to get 169 major league plate appearances. In 2011 he spent the entire season with the Rangers AAA affiliate. The ...
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