Pirates flirting with playoff contention Forget Paul Maholm’s 3-7 record. He has compiled a 3.12 earned-run average in 89 innings, holding opponents to 70 hits. With limited options expected to become available on the trade market next month, Maholm is having the kind of season that could make him a prime target for teams...
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Rays and Padres: Down but not out of contention When the Padres failed to acquire any major league players from the Red Sox in exchange for Adrian Gonzalez, I wasn’t impressed. To paraphrase from that day’s story: The poor Padres apparently have forgotten they are required to field a major league club next season....
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