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Report: A’s trade Gio Gonzalez to Washington Nationals for four prospects – San Jose Mercury News

Washington TimesReport: A's trade Gio Gonzalez to Washington Nationals for four prospectsSan Jose Mercury NewsOakland Athletics' Gio Gonzalez delivers against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a Major League Baseball game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Staff) The A's continued their rebuilding …Nationals acquire Gio Gonzalez from the A'sWashington TimesNationals acquire lefty Gio Gonzalez in tradeWashington PostNationals acquire Gio Gonzalez from AthleticsUSA TODAYWEEI.com -ESPN -MLB.comall 390 news articles »
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Gio Gonzalez is heading from A’s to Nationals – San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

Gio Gonzalez is heading from A's to NationalsSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Gio Gonzalez was the subject of intense interest from numerous big league teams the past two months, and he finally is on the move: A Nationals source confirms to me that Gonzalez is going to Washington in return for four players. …
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Another Pitcher Off the Yankees Market: Gio Gonzalez to Nats – Yanks Go Yard

The Yankee AnalystsAnother Pitcher Off the Yankees Market: Gio Gonzalez to NatsYanks Go YardWell, so much for any Gio Gonzalez to the Yankees trade hopes you may have been holding out – he was dealt to the Nationals earlier today for prospects (AJ Cole, Brad Peacock, Derek Norris, and Tom Milone). So for those keeping score at home, …Yankees/MLB Hot Stove Report: Gio Gonzalez, Oswalt, Kuroda and Prince Still …Pinstripe AlleyWhat Move Do You Want For Christmas?Fire Brand of the American LeagueThe remaining pitching marketRiver Ave. BluesThe Yankee Analysts -Yankees.com -Lohud Yankees Blog (blog)all 26 news articles »
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Eight pitchers among 12 drafted in Rule 5 – MLB.com

MLB.comEight pitchers among 12 drafted in Rule 5MLB.comDALLAS — It was short and sweet — not to mention upstaged by a very large free-agent signing — but another Rule 5 Draft came and went with a host of Minor Leaguers hoping their selection will be a …MLB's Rule 5 Draft set to cap Winter MeetingsFox NewsLobby talk: Rule 5 draft, Angels, muffinsESPN (blog)Astros select hard-throwing Cruz in Rule 5 draftHouston Chronicle (blog)MASNsports.com -Minor League Ball (blog)all 86 news articles »
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Royals pick reliever in Rule 5 Draft before trading him to Yankees – Kansas City Star

Yankees.comRoyals pick reliever in Rule 5 Draft before trading him to YankeesKansas City StarDALLAS | The Royals pulled off a bit of misdirection Thursday in the Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings by selecting a lefty reliever – an identified area of need – and immediately flipping him to the New York Yankees for $100000. …Noesi could start year in Triple-A with Rule 5 impactESPN (blog)Royals deal Rule 5 Draft pick to YankeesKansas City RoyalsYankees take two players in Rule 5 DraftYankees.comScranton Times-Tribune -River Ave. Blues -New York Baseball Digestall 20 news articles »
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Rule 5 Draft: 1 Pick, No Losses, Other MLB Moves – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)

Fox NewsRule 5 Draft: 1 Pick, No Losses, Other MLB MovesThe Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)By SteveB, NJ.com fan blogger In the 2011 Rule 5 Draft, the Yankees selected 26 year old Brad Myers, out of the Washington Nationals organization. Myers turned 26 in September, is 6'6", 195. He is a righty starter who has had good success in the A and …Joe Lemire: Pujols signing a game-changer for Angels' AL West rivalsSI.comReds do nothing at the meetings but they get a big boost from the AngelsCincinnati.com (blog)End of Meetings just the start for RedbirdsMLB.comNew York Daily News -ESPN (blog) -Baseball Nationall 1,908 news articles »
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AP source: Marlins meet with free-agent Pujols – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Sun-SentinelAP source: Marlins meet with free-agent PujolsSeattle Post IntelligencerBC-BBN–Marlins-Pujols, 3rd Ld-Writethru ,399 AP source: Free-agent Pujols visits Marlins Eds: Restores previous material; will be updated. By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Albert Pujols' free-agent tour is off to a surprising start: The …Pujols arrives in Miami to meet with MarlinsMLB.comMiami Marlins unveil logo, uniformsMiamiHerald.comMiami Marlins unveil new uniforms, colorful new lookSun-SentinelUSA Today -CBS News -New York Daily Newsall 457 news articles »
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Will Marlins’ unis rank among worst ever? – ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)Will Marlins' unis rank among worst ever?ESPN (blog)The big announcement Friday night at 9 pm ET … no, not the Marlins signing Jose Reyes (although you never know), but the renamed Miami Marlins officially unveiling their new uniforms. If these leaked photos prove accurate, …Report: Marlins make offer to BuehrleChicago Sun-Times (blog)Miami Marlins unveil logo, uniformsFirst Coast NewsMiami Marlins unveil logo, uniformsTheNewsTribune.comSB Nation -Chicago Tribuneall 9 news articles »
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Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez doesn’t sound eager to move to third base if … – Palm Beach Post

Palm Beach PostMarlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez doesn't sound eager to move to third base if …Palm Beach PostThe Marlins are among the teams showing great interest in Mets star shortstop Jose Reyes, who is a free agent. By Joe Capozzi MIAMI — Shortstop Hanley Ramirez said he's excited that the Marlins are trying to sign his close friend Jose Reyes, …Marlins' Ramirez: 'I'm the shortstop right now'; Pujols to visitMiamiHerald.comMARLINS ROLL OUT CARPET FOR JOSEFOXSports.comMarlins courting SS Jose ReyesESPNAHN | All Headline News -Rotoworld.comall 362 news articles »
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Nationals Catcher Wilson Ramos Kidnapped in Venezuela – Wall Street Journal

ABC NewsNationals Catcher Wilson Ramos Kidnapped in VenezuelaWall Street JournalBy AP CARACAS, Venezuela — Professional baseball player Wilson Ramos, a catcher seen as one of the young building blocks for the Washington Nationals, was abducted by gunmen Wednesday from his home in his native Venezuela. Ramos, a 24-year-old who …Nationals Catcher Ramos Kidnapped in VenezuelaABC NewsWashington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos kidnapped in VenezuelaWashington PostWilson Ramos kidnapped: Nationals catcher missing in VenezuelaYahoo! Sports (blog)San Francisco Chronicleall 620 news articles »
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Omar Minaya on kidnapping of Wilson Ramos – MLB.com

Omar Minaya on kidnapping of Wilson RamosMLB.comThe following are trademarks or service marks of Major League Baseball entities and may be used only with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. or the relevant Major League Baseball entity: Major League, Major League Baseball, MLB, …and more »
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Toby Gardenhire leaves Twins organization – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Toby Gardenhire leaves Twins organizationRochester Democrat and ChronicleKidnapped: Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, a former Rochester Red Wing, has been kidnapped in his native Venezuela. Kathe Vilera, a spokeswoman for his Venezuelan League team, the Aragua Tigers, says Ramos was taken away in an SUV Wednesday …and more »
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Yankees Trade Rumors: New York Stays Silent As MLB Trade Deadline Passes – SB Nation New York

msnbc.comYankees Trade Rumors: New York Stays Silent As MLB Trade Deadline PassesSB Nation New YorkAs the MLB trade deadline passes the New York Yankees come out as neither winner or losers. Why? Well, it's because the Yankees, who are usually wheeling-and-dealing at the deadline, didn't make any moves. The last time that happened? 1999. …MLB Trade Rumors: Don't Believe the Hype Around Wandy RodriguezBleacher ReportMLB Trade Rumors: Will Yankees Stand Pat at the Deadline?isportsweb.comMLB Trade Rumors: Wandy Rodriguez Probably Not Leaving AstrosBaseball Nationall 34 news articles »
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MLB Trade Rumors: Drew Storen Stays With Nationals As Trade Deadline Passes – SB Nation

SB NationMLB Trade Rumors: Drew Storen Stays With Nationals As Trade Deadline PassesSB NationThe MLB trade deadline has passed, and Drew Storen is still with the Washington Nationals. Despite a flood of MLB trade rumors suggesting he may be on the move in a deal for Minnesota Twins center fielder Denard Span, Storen will stay with the …MLB Trade Rumors: Nationals Closing In On Trading Drew Storen For Denard Span …SB Nation DCMLB Trade Rumors: Denard Span Deal Hinging On Drew StorenBaseball NationMLB Trade Deadline, RumorsSo HoodSB Nation Minnesota -Bleacher Report -DC Pro Sports Reportall 129 news articles »
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MLB Trade Rumors: Ubaldo Jimenez Traded to Indians – FakeTeams

ABC NewsMLB Trade Rumors: Ubaldo Jimenez Traded to IndiansFakeTeamsWell, the current rumor mill is saying that the Cleveland Indians are offering a package of prospects including second baseman Jason Kipnis, Drew Pomeranz and Alex White for Ubaldo Jimenez. Here is a tweet from Troy Renck from the Denver Post: Rox in …MLB Trade Rumors: Indians Mortgage Future to Appease Fans with Ubaldo JimenezBleacher ReportMLB Trade Rumors: Indians on Verge of Trading Drew Pomeranz, Alex White for …Waiting For Next YearMLB Trade Rumors: Ubaldo Jimenez Pursued By Red Sox, Reds, IndiansBaseball NationSB Nation -SB Nation Cleveland (blog) -TweetsCenterall 809 news articles »
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2011 MLB draft: Nationals pick Anthony Rendon with No. 6 pick in ‘surprise’ – Washington Post

CBC.ca2011 MLB draft: Nationals pick Anthony Rendon with No. 6 pick in 'surprise'Washington PostAccustomed to batting leadoff in Major League Baseball's first-year player draft, the Washington Nationals this time had to wait some 37 minutes for their turn to pick, during which time the first round took several unexpected turns. …MLB Draft: Picks 6-10 — Rendon, then high schoolers, reignsLos Angeles Times2011 MLB Draft – picks 6-10: Anthony Rendon slips to Nationals at No. 6msnbc.comMLB Draft, Picks 6-10: Anthony Rendon is off the boardWEEI.comUKAthletics -SB Nation -SB Nation Arizonaall 421 news articles »
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2011 MLB draft: Virginia’s Danny Hultzen is taken No. 2 overall by Mariners – Washington Post

KATU2011 MLB draft: Virginia's Danny Hultzen is taken No. 2 overall by MarinersWashington PostWith the stands empty, the University of Virginia star pitcher toed the rubber for a series of pictures with his parents and Cavaliers Coach Brian O'Connor, less than 20 minutes before the start of the Major League Baseball first-year player draft. …2011 MLB Draft – picks 2-5: Mariners take Danny Hultzen secondmsnbc.comSeattle in great position during 2011 MLB draft: A fan's takeYahoo! SportsMariners select LHP Danny Hultzen with No. 2 pick in MLB draftSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)SB Nation -SB Nation Seattle -Lookout Landingall 122 news articles »
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Star quarterbacks taken high in MLB draft – USA Today

USA TodayStar quarterbacks taken high in MLB draftUSA TodayThe Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks each took high-profile quarterback prospects in the first round of the Major League Baseball first-year draft Monday, hoping they can persuade them to choose a career in professional baseball over college …Star quarterbacks taken high in MLB draftTucson CitizenBradley's MLB draft wait overBroken Arrow LedgerOklahoma Sooners And MLB Draft ConsequencesCrimson and Cream MachineCarroll County Times -The Crawfish Boxes -Bartlesville Examiner Enterpriseall 104 news articles »
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Severe Weather Strikes St Louis Airport, Flight Delays Slow Chicago O’Hare – LALATE

Severe Weather Strikes St Louis Airport, Flight Delays Slow Chicago O'HareLALATEST LOUIS (LALATE) – Despite severe weather at St Louis International Airport tonight, the FAA is informing news of no flight delays at Lambert Tuesday. St Louis tonight is under tornado watch and Lambert Airport is currently experiencing massive hail …and more »
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Nationals-Cardinals start delayed because of severe weather forecast – The Canadian Press

Boston GlobeNationals-Cardinals start delayed because of severe weather forecastThe Canadian PressST. LOUIS — The start of the Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals game set for Tuesday night was delayed because of a severe storm that set off a tornado siren. The Cardinals made an announcement about 20 minutes before the scheduled first …Cardinals-Nationals game delayed for tornado warning in St. LouisESPNNationals vs. Cardinals: Game Has A Delayed Start As Bad Weather Moves InSB Nation DCBC-BBN–Nationals-Cardinals Weather Delay, BBNThe SpreadKSDK -Boston Globeall 228 news articles »
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St Louis Tornado Watch Issued, Illinois and Missouri Prepares – LALATE

St Louis Tornado Watch Issued, Illinois and Missouri PreparesLALATEST LOUIS (LALATE) – A St Louis tornado watch has been issued for today; the tornado watch, however, extends through Missouri and Illinois until early evening. Today's tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service to news after a new weather …Hail the size of eggs and golf balls reported in Jefferson CountySTLtoday.comTornado Watch in effect for portions of central IllinoisExaminer.comTornados hit eastern MissouriNews-Leader.comKFVSall 36 news articles »
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