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Halo Headlines: Rockies Also Asked For Izturis, Angels Might Make Offer to Aramis Ramirez, Iannetta Could Get Contract Extension

Found December 02, 2011 on Monkey with a Halo: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Aramis Ramirez,  Maicer Izturis,  John Hellweg,  Chris Iannetta,  Huston Street,  Hank Conger,  Jeff Mathis,  Taylor Teagarden,  David Wright,  Peter Bourjos,  Garrett Richards,  Jerome Williams,  Rod Carew,  Doug Decinces
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Colorado Rockies,  Los Angeles Angels,  New York Mets

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The December 2nd, 2011 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Rockies also wanted Izturis, Angels expected to make an offer to Aramis Ramirez soon, Halos want to talk extension with Iannetta and much more... The Story: The Rockies discussed Maicer Izturis and John Hellweg as part of the Chris Iannetta trade negotiations. The Monkey Says: I would've been pissed if the gave up Hellweg since he has "win the lottery" potential. As for Izturis, I feel like they can get more for him. In fact, I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Angels and Rockies talk Izturis again with the Halos possibly targeting Huston Street. The Story: The Angels met with free agent 3B Aramis Ramirez this week and are expected to make a...
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