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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:14:30 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Baseball Transactions - MLN - The Raw Feed</title><link>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/</link><description>Minor league and independent baseball transactions on Minor League News - The Raw Feed</description><copyright>copyright ©2006 MLN Sports Group LLC. All rights reserved.</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Kansas City Royals Sign Roman Colon to Minor League Contract with Spring Training Invite</title><category>Kansas City Royals</category><category>Non-Roster Invite</category><category>Minor League Contract</category><dc:creator>Melissa Martinez</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:23:40 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/2009/1/6/kansas-city-royals-sign-roman-colon-to-minor-league-contract.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">71068:612921:2808934</guid><description><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com- KANSAS CITY, MO (January 5, 2009) – The Kansas City Royals have signed right-handed pitcher Roman Colon to a minor league contract for the 2009 season ...]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/rss-comments-entry-2808934.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Texas Rangers Sign Three RHP to Minor-League Contracts</title><category>Minor League Baseball</category><category>Cleveland Indians</category><category>Minnesota Twins</category><category>Los Angeles Angels</category><category>Texas Rangers</category><category>Signings</category><category>Rochester Red Wings</category><dc:creator>James Scott</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:49:46 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/2009/1/2/texas-rangers-sign-three-rhp-to-minor-league-contracts.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">71068:612921:2788099</guid><description><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -  Arlington, Texas – The Texas Rangers formally announced today that the club has signed right-handed pitchers Derrick Turnbow, Casey Daigle, and Elizardo Ramirez to . . .]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/rss-comments-entry-2788099.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Los Angeles Angels Agree to Two-Year Contract with Brian Fuentes</title><category>Free Agent Signing</category><category>Los Angeles Angels</category><category>Contract Sold</category><dc:creator>C. Hickling</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:01:30 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/2009/1/1/los-angeles-angels-agree-to-two-year-contract-with-brian-fue.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">71068:612921:2784401</guid><description><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - 



ANAHEIM, CA - The Angels Wednesday agreed to terms on a two-year contract with free agent left-handed pitcher Brian Fuentes. The contract includes a club option for the 2011 season. This announcement was made by club General Manager Tony Reagins. Per club policy, no financ]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/rss-comments-entry-2784401.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Ryan Grant Returns for Second Season with Sioux Falls Canaries in 2009</title><category>Returned</category><category>Sioux Falls Canaries</category><dc:creator>C. Hickling</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:57:24 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/2009/1/1/ryan-grant-returns-for-second-season-with-sioux-falls-canari.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">71068:612921:2784391</guid><description><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - 




SIOUX FALLS, SD (December 31, 2008) &ndash; Utility Player Ryan Grant, from Center Point, Iowa, will return for his second season with the Sioux Falls Canaries in 2009. 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Smyth hit .311 with 11 home runs and 60 RBI in 87 games for the Canaries during 2008...]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/rss-comments-entry-2751027.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Luis Valdez Acquired by Can-Am League American Defenders</title><category>Independent Baseball</category><category>Minor League Baseball</category><category>Canadian-American League</category><category>Acquired</category><category>Transactions</category><dc:creator>Kerri Mandelaro</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:37:47 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/2008/12/24/luis-valdez-acquired-by-can-am-league-american-defenders.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">71068:612921:2750996</guid><description><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - NASHUA, NH - The Northeast recently faced blizzard conditions and downed power lines leaving hundreds of thousands without power, American Defenders Director of Player Development, Dan Duquette is hoping his most recent acquisition, talented right hander, Luis Valdez can do the same against Can-Am hitters at historic Holman Stadium this summer...]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/rss-comments-entry-2750996.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Cleveland Indians Sign Infielders Jesus Merchan, Wilson Valdez to Minor League Contracts</title><category>Minor League Baseball</category><category>Cleveland Indians</category><category>Seattle Mariners</category><category>Signings</category><category>Philadelphia Phillies</category><category>Arizona Diamondbacks</category><category>San Diego Padres</category><dc:creator>Kerri Mandelaro</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:32:41 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/2008/12/24/cleveland-indians-sign-infielders-jesus-merchan-wilson-valde.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">71068:612921:2750980</guid><description><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - CLEVELAND, OH—The Cleveland Indians today announced the minor league free agent signings of INF JESUS MERCHAN and INF WILSON VALDEZ.  Each player has also received . . .]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/rss-comments-entry-2750980.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Chico Outlaws and Yuma Scorpions Finalize Seven-Player Trade</title><category>Independent Baseball</category><category>Trades</category><category>Golden Baseball League</category><category>Yuma Scorpions</category><category>Chico Outlaws</category><dc:creator>Melissa Martinez</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:36:30 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/2008/12/24/chico-outlaws-and-yuma-scorpions-finalize-seven-player-trade.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">71068:612921:2750565</guid><description><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com- (Chico, CA.December 22, 2008) After a series ofdiscussions begun in Las Vegas at the Baseball Winter Meetings, theChico Outlaws and Yuma Scorpions of the Golden Baseball League(GBL) announced today thatthey have reached agreement on ...]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/baseball-transactions/rss-comments-entry-2750565.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>