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Found January 23, 2012 on Fangraphs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Marco Scutaro,  Clint Barmes,  Troy Tulowitzki,  Jamey Carroll,  Jonathan Herrera,  Todd Helton,  Jason Giambi,  Nolan Arenado,  Casey Blake,  Jordan Pacheco,  Jim Tracy,  Clayton Mortensen
TEAMS: Colorado Rockies,  Boston Red Sox,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  Minnesota Twins

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The Rockies have had a confusing offseason, but there should be no confusion on their latest move, which was to acquire infielder Marco Scutaro from the Red Sox. The move, a salary dump for the Red Sox, is a clear win for Colorado. Any devoted Rockies follower will tell you that the Rox have had...
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