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NL West News and Rumors

Arizona's Justification For Trading Justin Upton Is Insufferable

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

The Arizona Diamondbacks' decision to trade Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves for Martin Prado, Randall Delgado, and a handful of prospects is a curious one. Upton had a relatively disappointing season in 2012 (he still posted 2.5 WAR according to Fang…

Thomas Harding, MLB.com

Yorvit Torrealba, the Rockies' primary catcher on postseason teams in 2007 and '09, signed a Minor League contract on Thursday night to return to the club.

CNNSI.com

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox signed left-handed pitcher Craig Breslow on Thursday.

CNNSI.com

By acquiring Justin Upton to pair with his recently-signed older brother B.J., the Braves might have both the game's best outfield and the best team, writes Joe Lemire.

Buster Olney, ESPN.com

Ben Petrick, a former major league catcher who was forced to retire in 2004 due to early-onset Parkinson's disease, has been hired as a consultant to the coaching staff of the Diamondbacks' short-season Class A affiliate.

grantland.com

The Atlanta Braves acquired Justin Upton from the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, sending away five players and also the timid approach to roster build...