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AL West News and Rumors

Cubs trade Brigham back to Rangers for Loux

Carrie Muskat, MLB.com

Jake Brigham is headed back to Texas. The Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Barret Loux and a player to be named from the Rangers on Tuesday for Brigham, a right-handed pitcher, who was acquired in July from Texas for catcher Geovany Soto.

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The Seattle Mariners have ended the disappointing tenure of Chone Figgins in the Northwest, designating the veteran for assignment with one year remaining on his contract.

Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com

Midway through the 2004 season, Amy Franz came up with the idea to bring an "Ichimeter" to games at Safeco Field as a way of tracking Ichiro Suzuki's progress toward breaking George Sisler's record of 257 hits in a single season. The Seattle M…

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Free agent reliever Joel Peralta has finalized a $6 million, two-year contract to remain with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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SEATTLE (AP) -- Looking to add depth to the infield, the Seattle Mariners have acquired versatile Robert Andino from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for reserve outfielder Trayvon Robinson.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Royals have signed right-hander Jeremy Guthrie to a $25 million, three-year deal, adding another piece to what should be a retooled starting rotation next season.

Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com

There's no doubt Anthony Vasquez is feeling especially thankful today as he recovers from the emergency brain surgery that most likely saved his life. The 26-year-old lefty in the Seattle Mariners organization was experiencing headaches, vision problems…

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Once again, this year's Arizona Fall League provided a glimpse of the game's next wave of talent. Tom Verducci lists 10 who impressed most, and their best big league comparison.