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The Nationals were able to get their leadoff hitter and center fielder on Friday night, acquiring Ben Revere and a player to be named from the Blue Jays for right-hander Drew Storen and cash considerations.

Revere, 27, is coming off one of his best seasons in the big leagues, hitting a combined .306 with 45 RBIs, 31 stolen bases and a .342 on-base percentage with the Phillies and Blue Jays in 2015.

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

Delmon Young has been arrested and is facing charges of battery after allegedly threatening and then attacking a valet attendant at the Viceroy hotel in Miami, Fla., according to Peter Burke of Miami Local 10 News.

Citing a Miami police report, Burke writes that Young choked and threatened to kill the attendant after being denied entry into a closed nightclub. The attendant escaped and ran for help.

Police went to Young’s condominium and described the former Major League outfielder, who answered the door half naked, as “unsteady on his feet” with “slurred speech.” He allegedly made ethnically charged comments to both the attendant and the police.

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

Ah, old Twinkletoes.

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ORIGINAL: MDK

I love the Red Wings running in the pasture.....

But Delmon running in the outfield still reminds me of Fred Flinstone bowling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-IxeEHBFdU

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The Brewers announced on Friday that they have signed right-hander Blaine Boyer to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.

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Once the No. 1 prospect in the Braves system, Jordan Schafer jumped from Double-A to make his big league debut as Atlanta’s starting center fielder in April 2009.

He hit a home run in his first at-bat and played nearly 500 games in the outfield in the subsequent seven seasons with the Braves, Astros and Twins.

Now Schafer is going to try doing it all over again as a lefthanded pitcher after the Dodgers signed the 29-year-old to a minor league deal on Jan. 9.

“The odds are lottery-like,” director of player development Gabe Kapler said, “but gambling on athleticism and grit makes for inspiring rooting.”

The Twins’ starting center fielder on Opening Day 2014, Schafer was released by Minnesota on June 18 after a knee injury had limited him to 27 games.

That might have signaled the end of Schafer’s career as an position player.

An accomplished defensive outfielder, Schafer hit just .228 in nearly 1,300 career big league at-bats. Now he will focus on pitching, though Kapler would not rule out the possibility that Schafer will see time in the outfield.

“We view Jordan, and he views himself, as a pitcher,” Kapler said. “We will be creative to find ways to get him innings . . . We’re excited to determine if his athleticism will translate to the mound.

“We don’t feel the need to label it as anything in particular . . . We may utilize him in a traditional setting, but his primary responsibility will be to take down innings and develop on the mound.”

Schafer, a Braves third-round pick in 2005, has not pitched since his high school days at Winter Haven (Fla.) High. But the Dodgers were impressed with his potential when he threw for minor league pitching coordinator Rick Knapp this offseason.

“Knappy captured and shared video,” Kapler said. “The video looked promising to us, based on (Schafer’s) arm action, balance and timing. I’m not quite sure how the idea originally incubated. The upside was compelling, and we’re excited to watch this unfold.”

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

Duensing signed a minor league deal with KC

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

rosenthal

Infielder Nick Punto, who sat out last season, has decided to officially retire. Enjoyed 14-year career with MIN, PHI, LAD, STL, BOS, OAK.

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ORIGINAL: MDK

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

rosenthal

Infielder Nick Punto, who sat out last season, has decided to officially retire. Enjoyed 14-year career with MIN, PHI, LAD, STL, BOS, OAK.

Punto got a ring. Winds up with a pretty nice career for the diminutive utility infielder who was a gold glover at any position.

Today, there is one Oklahoman (Oklahomian) who is crying and thinking about that great George Jones song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp5Rdb9ncfM

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

Duensing signed a minor league deal with KC

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ORIGINAL: MDK

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

rosenthal

Infielder Nick Punto, who sat out last season, has decided to officially retire. Enjoyed 14-year career with MIN, PHI, LAD, STL, BOS, OAK.

Punto got a ring. Winds up with a pretty nice career for the diminutive utility infielder who was a gold glover at any position.

Today, there is one Oklahoman (Oklahomian) who is crying and thinking about that great George Jones song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp5Rdb9ncfM

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ORIGINAL: Boyd Tesch

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ORIGINAL: MDK

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

rosenthal

Infielder Nick Punto, who sat out last season, has decided to officially retire. Enjoyed 14-year career with MIN, PHI, LAD, STL, BOS, OAK.

Punto got a ring. Winds up with a pretty nice career for the diminutive utility infielder who was a gold glover at any position.

Today, there is one Oklahoman (Oklahomian) who is crying and thinking about that great George Jones song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp5Rdb9ncfM

I saw you link to The song. And thought its got to be that one. Sure enough it was