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Giants Trade For Hunter Pence

The Giants have acquired Hunter Pence from the Phillies.

San Francisco will send outfielder Nate Schierholtz, catcher Tommy Joseph and right-hander Seth Rosin to Philadelphia.

Pence will immediately become a middle of the order presence for the Giants and be their everyday rightfielder.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Report: Giants Agree To Trade With Phillies For Pence

The Giants will acquire Hunter Pence from the Phillies, according to a report.

Philadelphia traded with the Astros for Pence at last year's trade deadline.

The Phillies agreed earlier Tuesday to send Shane Victorino to the Dodgers for a pair of pitchers.

The Giants deny a deal is complete, but more than one outlet has reported the trade will happen.

Via Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)


Dodgers Acquire Shane Victorino

The Dodgers have acquired Shane Victorino from the Phillies for Josh Lindblom and Ethan Martin, according to a source.

Victorino was originally drafted by Los Angeles.

It was reported earlier Tuesday that Lindbolm, a reliever, would be in the deal.

Martin is a right-handed prospect taken in the first round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.

Via Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)


Orioles, Phillies Advancing In Joe Blanton Talks

The Orioles and Phillies continue to discuss a potential trade for Joe Blanton.

Baltimore received medical records on a pair of minor league players from Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.

Via Roch Kubatko/MASN Sports (via Twitter)


Sources: Dodgers Nearing Deal For Shane Victorino

The Dodgers are close to acquiring Shane Victorino from the Phillies, according to sources.

Philadelphia would receive reliever Josh Lindblom and a player to be named in the deal.

Victorino, who is hitting .261 with nine homers, 40 RBI and 24 stolen bases, is in the final year of his contract.

Via ESPN


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