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The Seattle Mariners have merged as favorites to acquire former Atlanta Braves outfielder and current free agent Michael Bourn, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.  The 30-year-old signed a one-year, $6.85 million contract extension in 2012 and is attracting attention from the Mets and Mariners for the 2013 season. The Texas Rangers were previously thought to be in the mix ... Read More »

The Los Angeles Angels came into the offseason in need of depth in the starting rotation and bullpen.  With the departures of Dan Haren and Ervin Santana the Angels were in need of a number three and four starter at minimum.  The first move Jerry Dipoto made was trade Ervin Santana to the Kansas City Royals for a young left ... Read More »

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired starting pitcher and Southern California native Tommy Hanson from the Atlanta Braves for former closer Jordan Walden on Friday, the team announced via its official website.  The 26-year-old right hander out of Riverside Community College is 45-32 in his four-year career and has spent its entirety with the Braves. He joins an Angels’ starting ... Read More »