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Pirates looking for a trade partner for Maholm

Found October 14, 2011 on PRO Rumors: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Paul Maholm
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates

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Earlier this week, we learned that the Pirates were going to decline Paul Maholm's $9.75 million contract option for 2012, but according to Jennifer Langosch of MLB.com, the team is looking for a trade partner before actually declining the option.

Langosch explains that the Pirates are looking for a trade partner that thinks Maholm is worth $9.75 million and that doesn't want him to hit the open market. If they find such a team, they would exercise the l...

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