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White Sox Swap Garland for Angels' Cabrera

Yanks re-sign Mo and Red Sox keep Lowell, each for three years

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 19, 2007 10:04 PM CST

(Newser) – Chicago White Sox GM Ken Williams, looking for salary flexibility, today traded starter Jon Garland to the Los Angeles Angels for Gold Glove shortstop Orlando Cabrera. Williams also hinted to the Chicago Sun-Times that more deals are in the works. Garland, twice an 18-game winner, had a tough 2007 season like many White Sox, going 10-13 with a 4.36 ERA.

Cabrera, who led the Angels in runs scored in '07, will likely bat second. In other Hot Stove news:

  • As expected, Mariano Rivera accepted the Yankees' 3-year, $45 million deal and thus will be their closer through 2010.
  • World Series MVP Mike Lowell will remain at third for the Red Sox after signing a 3-year $37.5 million contract.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Jon Garland throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Chicago. Garland was traded to the Los Angeles Angels today. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Chicago White Sox pitcher Jon Garland throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Chicago. Garland was traded to the Los Angeles Angels today....   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Angels' Orlando Cabrera hits a two-run single against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of their baseball game in Seattle, on July 31, 2007. Cabrera will be the Chicago White Sox shortstop in 2008. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Los Angeles Angels' Orlando Cabrera hits a two-run single against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of their baseball game in Seattle, on July 31, 2007. Cabrera will be the Chicago White Sox...   (Associated Press)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jon Garland pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jon Garland pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera smiles after earning his 11th save of the season in the Yankees 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals, in this May 28, 2006 file photo, in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees planned to make a new contract...
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera smiles after earning his 11th save of the season in the Yankees 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals, in this May 28, 2006 file photo, in their baseball game...   (Associated Press)
Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell raises his fist after the Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies, 10-5, in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at Coors Field in Denver. Boston leads the series 3-0. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell raises his fist after the Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies, 10-5, in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at Coors Field in Denver. Boston...   (Associated Press)
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