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From: bobn@bmcg.UUCP (Bob Nebert)
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Subject: Re: Bert Blyleven
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Date: Thu, 25-Jul-85 12:46:45 EDT
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> *** REPLACE THIS DH IN YOUR LINEUP ***
> During the All-Star game last nite, the announcers mentioned about Bert
> Blyleven wanting to be traded from Cleveland.  I think I heard them say
> that he would have to clear AL waivers first.  I don't get it!  Is this 
> because he wants to be traded to the NL?  I hadn't heard that he wanted
> to leave the AL, he just wants to join a winning team.  Would someone 
> please clear this up?
> 
> Mike Clifford

] You are right about Blyleven wanting to be traded to a winning team.
] He never said that it had to be a National League team. If he is to
] be traded to the N.L. he would have to clear waivers from all A.L.
] teams. I don't see EVERY team in the A.L. passing on Blyleven. So look
] to see some team low in pitching getting him. BUT... does he have the
] 10 year minimum to cancel a trade? He is in his last year of his
] contract and if say Cleveland wants him, he can say no way, finish
] out his last year, become a free agent,and sign anywhere (N.L.)
]
]
]                                        bob nebert
]                                        sdcsvax!bmcg!bobn