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Auggie

(31,173 posts) Tue Jul 28, 2015, 07:04 PM Jul 2015

Nationals make deal for Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon

(espn.com)

The Washington Nationals have acquired closer Jonathan Papelbon from the Philadelphia Phillies, according to multiple reports.

Philadelphia will receive Double-A pitcher Nick Pivetta in exchange for Papelbon, according to the reports.

Papelbon has publicly stated that he would not waive his no-trade clause to join a team where he would not be the closer.

According to the reports, the Nationals will demote closer Drew Storen.

LINK: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/13333105/philadlephia-phillies-trade-jonathan-papelbon-washington-nationals

What about Hamels?

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Nationals make deal for Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon (Original Post) Auggie Jul 2015 OP

Hamels will go to the Dodgers I'm afraid. Kingofalldems Jul 2015 #1

If Matt Cain can get back to form it may be moot Auggie Jul 2015 #2

Kingofalldems

(38,458 posts)

1. Hamels will go to the Dodgers I'm afraid.

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Tue Jul 28, 2015, 09:25 PM

Jul 2015

Auggie

(31,173 posts)

2. If Matt Cain can get back to form it may be moot

Reply to Kingofalldems (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 28, 2015, 10:13 PM

Jul 2015

Giants might be able to make it through the playoffs with a starting combo of Bumgarner, Heston, Cain and Peavy, with starters Hudson and Vogelsong coming in for long relief if needed. Cain starts tonight vs the Brewers -- I think major trade decisions could hinge on how he pitches.

SF has the minor league talent to swing a trade. Question is if they mortgage the future.

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