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Former Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura took out a full-page ad in Sunday's Times thanking Tampa Bay fans, specifically "for the kindness you have shown me." Full Article at TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano and agreeing to a $7.25 million, one-year contract with the reliever. Full Article at Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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The 2009 MLB Winter Meetings are over, after a pretty uneventful week for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates made a few moves, but for the most part these moves were an addition to their bench, or depth in the minors. Full Article at Sports Blogs
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It's being reported that the Braves and Rays have reached an agreement on the trade of Rafael “Arbitration” (I know it's not that catchy, but give it time) Soriano. Full Article at Sports Blogs
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ESPN and MLB are reporting that Thursday morning the Tampa Bay Rays will send recently acquired RP Jesse Chavez to the Atlanta Braves for closer RP Rafael Soriano in a Winter Meetings deal, pending physicals. Soriano will turn 30-years-old on Dec. 19. Full Article at Bleacher Report
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I do not see how Parisi fits in the Cubs plan. It's simple Ron: Parisi cost the Cubs' $50k. The Cubs are under tight budget constrains, and this player won't make the club. See? Full Article at Sports Blogs
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Scripps Howard's list of the 10 worst franchises in the four major North American pro leagues. No pro team has a longer streak of losing seasons now. The Buccos haven't had a winning season since Barry Bonds last was a Pirate, in 1992. Full Article at The Eagle-Tribune | North Andover, MA
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Email: WHYGAVS [at] gmail [dot] com If I know my math, Akinori Iwamura + Wilfredo Ledezma = Championship. OK, that's being glib. The Pirates signed Ledezma to a minor league deal, and he's a nice pickup to come in and vie for a bullpen spot. Full Article at Sports Blogs
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No pro team has a longer streak of losing seasons now. The Buccos haven't had a winning season since Barry Bonds last was a Pirate, in 1992. Full Article at TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times
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After last year's bumper crop of American League second baseman, you would expect their cost to go up in 2009. Ten Most Expensive A.L. Second Basemen 2009 And you'd be right. Full Article at Sports Blogs
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Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen finished fourth in National League rookie of the year voting behind winner Chris Coghlan of the Marlins. Full Article at USA Today
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As the Akinori Iwamura-Jesse Chavez trade was announced just over a week ago, the e-mails started arriving in a flurry. From my sampling of your comments, the deal got mixed reviews. Full Article at MLB.com
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The World Series may still be fresh in your mind, but MLB GMs are already focusing on next season. Thankfully, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi are on the ground in Chicago with all the latest gossip and buzz. Note: All times listed are ET. Full Article at FOX Sports
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PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates' acquisition of Akinori Iwamura a week ago not only solidified second base for 2010, but it also clarified Andy LaRoche's future in the infield as well. His immediate future, at least. Full Article at MLB.com
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The Pirates have surprisingly taken on Akinori Iwamura’s (left) contract. Congratulations to the New York Yankees on winning the World Series last week. Full Article at Sports Blogs
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Less than a week after the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win their 27th World Championship, the Hot Stove League has begun in earnest. Full Article at Bleacher Report
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I've been paying close attention to trades for a few years now. And I have to say, rarely if ever have I seen a better match than the Rays and the A's right now. Each team has areas of significant strength and significant weakness. Full Article at Athletics Nation :: An Oakland A's Blog
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This year, the Hawaiian shirts and fun extracurricular stuff are missing. As a concession to the difficult economic times, the 2009 meetings will take place at the Chicago Hilton O'Hare rather than a posh warm-weather resort. Full Article at ESPN
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The Rays got the ball rolling with last week's trade of defensively gifted second baseman Akinori Iwamura (the trade market is moving already, with J.J. Hardy moving from the Brewers to the Twins for Carlos Gomez, and Mark Teahen going from the Royals... Full Article at Sports Blogs
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Do you think Jake McGee will see some time in the Major Leagues next year? I know he had Tommy John surgery, but a lefty who throws mid-to-high 90s is always a good commodity. --Michael G. , Reno, Nev. Full Article at MLB.com
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BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays sends the ball to first as Josh Reddick #68 of the Boston Red Sox is out at second on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Cleveland Indians' Ben Francisco (12) steals second base after Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura, top, dropped the ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. , Saturday, May 16, 2009.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura, right, of Japan, slides safely ahead of the tag by Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, left, on a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 3, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 5-3.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 3: Infielder Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays tags out sliding infielder Jacoby Ellsbury #46 of the Boston Red Sox May 3, 2009 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 3: Infielder Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays beats a tag against the Boston Red Sox May 3, 2009 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria (C) celebrates his grand slam against the Boston Red Sox with teammates Akinori Iwamura (L) and Carl Crawford (R) during the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida, May 1, 2009.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria, center, celebrates with teammates Akinori Iwamura, left, of Japan, and Carl Crawford, right, after his fifth-inning grand slam off Boston Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson during a Major League Baseball game Friday, May 1, 2009 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 16: Infielder Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays signs an autograph before play against the Chicago White Sox on April 16, 2009 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 16: Infielder Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays greets fans before play against the Chicago White Sox on April 16, 2009 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 15: Infielder Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates a run against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field on April 15, 2009 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 13: Infielder Akinori Iwamura #1 of the of the the Tampa Bay Rays fouls off a pitch against the New York Yankees April 13, 2009 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 13: Infielder Akiinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays throws to first base for a double play against the New York Yankees April 13, 2009 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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BALTIMORE - APRIL 12: Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays signs autographs before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards April 12, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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BOSTON - APRIL 9: Carlos Pena #23 (L) and Evan Longoria #3 (R) of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate their win, 4-3, over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park April 9, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON - APRIL 9: Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays slides safely back to first against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, April 9, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON - APRIL 9: Jed Lowrie #12 of the Boston Red Sox takes a late throw as Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays steals second at Fenway Park April 9, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON - APRIL 8: Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays scores on a throwing error by Kevin Youkilis #20 of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, April 8, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura, left, jokes with first baseman Carlos Pena as it starts to rain at Fenway Park during a practice after Opening Day was postponed due to the weather in Boston, Monday April 6, 2009.
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Team Japan's second baseman Akinori Iwamura (L) turns the double play while avoiding San Francisco Giants Travis Ishikawa in the sixth inning during a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Arizona March 11, 2009.
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Team Japan's second baseman Akinori Iwamura (L) turns the double play while avoiding San Francisco Giants Travis Ishikawa in the sixth inning during a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Arizona March 11, 2009.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura, of Japan, grounds out against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Minneapolis. Iwamura was 0-2 in the Rays' 8-3 loss.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura swings for an RBI-single off Oakland Athletics' Dallas Braden in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Oakland, Calif.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura, of Japan, dashes down the first base line on a ground out against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla. , Monday, March 30, 2009.
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Japan's Akinori Iwamura leaps to avoid the slide of Cuba's Ariel Pestano while completing the double play in the eighth inning of their World Baseball Classic game at PETCO Park in San Diego Sunday, March 15, 2009.
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Japan's Akinori Iwamura (8) scores on a wild pitch as Cuba's pitcher Aroldis Chapman, left, tries to cover home in the third inning of their World Baseball Classic game at PETCO Park in San Diego, Sunday, March 15, 2009.
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Cleveland Indians' Ben Francisco (12) steals second base after Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura, top, dropped the ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. , Saturday, May 16, 2009.
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It feels very good, but it's still not 100 percent ... But I proved last year I can still play at a high level. I think I can play just like I did in the World Series. It will be fine next season, completely healthy.
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It feels very good, but not 100 percent ... I think I already proved I can play at a high level, and I think I can play just liked I did in the World Series. I'll be 100 percent for next year.
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