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Dodgers Acquire Lugo From Devil Rays

The Dodgers have acquired Julio Lugo from the Devil Rays for two minor leaguers, Joel Guzman and Sergio Pedroza, according to ESPN.

Via ESPN


Cubs And Dodgers Reach Agreement On Maddux Trade

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs have reached a tentative deal to trade Greg Maddux to the Dodgers.

The deal requires the commissioner's approval because it involves a cash transaction of more than $1 million going from the Cubs to the Dodgers.

ESPN is reporting that Cesar Izturis could be on his way to Chicago in the deal.

Via FOXsports.com


Dodgers Make Progress On Maddux Trade

Buster Olney is reporting that Dodgers are making progress on acquiring Greg Maddux from the Cubs.

The Padres are also in the running.

Via ESPN


Dodgers Jul 2006 Archive

  • Bowden Has Two Deals On The Table

    Nationals' GM Jim Bowden reportedly has two different deals that he feels ready to make, one with an AL club (likely the Twins) and one with an NL club.

  • Dodgers Top Targets: Tejada And Maddux

    The Dodgers' top targets remain Chicago Cubs starter Greg Maddux and Baltimore infielder Miguel Tejada, although the possibility of acquiring Tejada likely decreased this weekend when the Orioles shortstop said he did not want to move to third base, which would be where the Dodgers likely would prefer to play him.

  • Soriano Derby Down To Five Teams

    Nationals' GM Jim Bowden continues to hold discussions with at least five teams interested in acquiring Alfonso Soriano.

  • Braves Acquire Baez, Aybar From Dodgers

    Two teams hoping to make second-half runs at a postseason spot made a deal Friday, when the Braves acquired reliever Danys Baez, and infielder Willy Aybar, from the Dodgers for infielder Wilson Betemit.

  • Five Teams Still After Soriano

    The Tigers, Angels, Dodgers, Yankees and White Sox all remain interested in doing business with Jim Bowden on Alfonso Soriano.

  • Dodgers Trade Perez To Kansas City For Dessens

    The Kansas City Royals obtained left-handed pitcher Odalis Perez and right-handed pitchers Blake Johnson and Julio Pimentel for right-handed pitcher Elmer Dessens, Royals Senior Vice President-Baseball Operations/General Manager Dayton Moore announced today.

  • Dodgers And Cardinals Interested In Burrell

    The Phillies are certainly shopping Bobby Abreu, but appear more eager to trade Pat Burrell.

  • Alomar Jr. Returns To White Sox

    The White Sox acquired catcher Sandy Alomar Jr.

  • Dodgers, Padres, Angels Interested In Hillenbrand

    Shea Hillenbrand is being pursued by multiple teams after his falling out with the Jays.

  • Dodgers Still Looking For Player To Justify Giving Up Prospects For

    Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said Monday that with the July 31 non-waiver trading deadline looming, he has yet to find an available player that would justify giving up one of the club's many celebrated prospects.

  • Dodgers Option Kemp To Las Vegas; Activate Ledee

    The Dodgers optioned struggling rookie outfielder Matt Kemp to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday to make room for outfielder Ricky Ledee, who was activated from the 60-day disabled list.

  • New Stamps To Honor Mantle, Ott, Greenberg, Campanella

    The post office hopes to hit a grand slam by honoring four of baseball's great sluggers on postage.

  • Dodgers' Perez: Team Treating Him Like "Trash"

    Dodgers pitcher Odalis Perez, who surrendered a game-winning home run to the Cardinals' Albert Pujols in the 14th inning on Thursday night, accused his team of treating him like "trash.

  • Nomar On His Way To Reaching Incentives

    At the All-Star Game, Nomar Garciaparra said that he hasn't given any thought to his contract status.

  • Rogers, Penny To Start All-Star Game

    Kenny Rogers has gone from all-star scourge to All-Star game starter.

  • Nomar's HR Wins Game For Dodgers; Bonds Hits No. 720

    Nomar Garciaparra's tie-breaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning led the Dodgers to a 9-7 victory over the Giants on Friday night.

  • Dodgers Gagne Will Undergo Season-Ending Back Surgery Saturday

    Dodgers closer Eric Gagne will undergo season-ending back surgery on Saturday. He has a herniated disc in his lower back.

  • Gagne May Need Back Surgery

    Dodgers closer Eric Gagne, limited to 16 appearances since the beginning of last season because of elbow problems, might need back surgery.