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Article: Rockies, Pirates discuss Neagle-for-Kendall deal
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- Charleston Gazette
- Article date:
- July 10, 2002
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DENVER - The Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates have been
discussing a trade that would send left-hander Denny Neagle to the
Pirates in exchange for catcher Jason Kendall.
The Rockies, 42-46 at the All-Star break, also have been shopping
their other high-profile pitcher, Mike Hampton.
Because his production hasn't matched his contract, Neagle has
been the subject of numerous trade possibilities.
Neagle, who has a no-trade clause in his contract, wants to stay
in the National League, preferably with a contender.
Neagle already has vetoed two trades to Detroit, the latest
involving outfielder Bobby Higginson.
"It has to be a place that is desirable to me and my family,"
Neagle told The ...