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Vinnie Chulk Is Giving Up Tobacco Because of a Circulatory Disease

Giants reliever Vinnie Chulk was sidelined a few days ago with what was initially believed to be a blood clot. It turned out that Chulk did not have a blood clot, but rather a circulatory disease called Buerger's disease that is commonly caused by tobacco usage. As a result, Chulk, who dips tobacco during the season, is...

Final NL Roster Notes: Rafael Furcal to Start Season on DL

Here's a look around the NL West and what final roster moves your team made to prepare for Opening Day: Diamondbacks: Infielder Brian Barden and utility man Robby Hammock made the squad. Hammock showed promise in '03 and '04, but missed all of '05 because of shoulder surgery. Right handers Dustin Nippert and J.D. Durbin...

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05/20/12 The Milwaukee Brewers DFA Vinnie Chulk Source: Brewers Locker The Brewers have designated 33-year old righty reliever Vinnie Chulk for assignment.
05/19/12 Juan Perez selected from Triple-A Nashville Source: The Oklahoman - Oklahoma City OK The Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of left-handed reliever Juan Perez from Triple-A Nashville before Saturday's game with the Minnesota Twins.
05/12/12 X-rays negative on Weeks' left wrist Source: MLB While he was out of the lineup on Saturday, the good news with Rickie Weeks is that X-rays on his left wrist came back negative.