Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 5:40 pm

Red Sox, Yankees, Dodgers, Cardinals All Make Moves at Trade Deadline

The deadline has come and gone. A lot of deals have been made, but there might be still more to come. Manny Ramirez is still a Dodger -- but that could change next month, if the slugger clears waivers and L.A ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-31T21:47:41Z)

BP May Sell Its German Gas Stations for $2.6 Billion, Wirtschaftwoche Says

BP Plc wants to sell its German gas station unit Aral to finance expenses related to the Gulf of Mexico disaster, Wirtschaftswoche reported, citing unidentified bankers involved in the sale. Aral, Germany's ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-31T17:44:18Z)

Judge OKs sale of Business Record owner's chain

A federal bankruptcy court on Thursday approved the $26 million sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain Brown Publishing Co. to a group of company insiders led by current President and Chief Executive Roy Brown. U ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-07-31T18:12:56Z)

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Bucs agree with McCoy, Penn

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn on ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-31T22:52:06Z)

Houston Astros Trade Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia Phillies: Fantasy Impact

In one of the most anticipated deals of the summer, the Houston Astros traded pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in exchange for J.A. Happ and two minor league prospects. Oswalt will make his ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T19:40:01Z)

BP Tells Vietnam, Pakistan It Put Assets in Nations Up for Sale

July 31 (Bloomberg) -- BP Plc, seeking cash to help pay for the worst-ever U.S. oil spill, informed the governments of Vietnam and Pakistan that it put its production assets in the countries up for sale. In ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-31T15:06:49Z)

First-round pick McCoy agrees to contract with Bucs

TAMPA, Fla. — The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn. General manager Mark ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-31T18:12:56Z)

Wis. park where girl was injured on free fall ride to be sold at foreclosure sale

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) — The extreme sports park in Wisconsin Dells where a girl was severely injured on a free fall ride is up for foreclosure sale. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Extreme World is ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-07-31T19:31:40Z)

Roy Oswalt Traded to the Phillies

Roy Oswalt is officially on the move to Philadelphia. The former Houston Astros ace has been traded to the Phillies in exchange for starter J.A. Happ, and two prospects in shortstop Jonathan Villar and ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-07-31T16:32:43Z)

NFL Football: Ravens-Stallworth

WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) - Donte' Stallworth is playing professional football again for the first time since December 2008. The new Baltimore Ravens wide receiver donned shoulder pads on Friday, his first action ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-30T20:30:07Z)

Details emerge on one of Warren Buffett's possible successors

Li Lu, the hedge-fund manager who helped Berkshire Hathaway Inc. find profits in China, may push Warren Buffett's investment company to make more deals outside the U.S. if he takes a role at the company. "He is a ... (Source: InvestmentNews 2010-07-30T14:46:31Z)

Winston Churchill's false teeth go on sale

LONDON – Part of a set of dentures used by Winston Churchill to disguise a lisp is going on sale. The partial dentures are being put on auction with an estimated value of 4,000 pounds to 5,000 pounds ($6,200 ... (Source: Olympian 2010-07-27T23:54:07Z)

Li Lu, Hedge Fund Manager, May Help Berkshire Find Deals Abroad

July 30 (Bloomberg) -- Li Lu, the hedge-fund manager who helped Berkshire Hathaway Inc. find profits in China, may push Warren Buffett's investment company to make more deals outside the U.S. if he takes a ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-30T05:13:52Z)

Churchill dentures sell for $23,723

LONDON -- A partial set of dentures used by former British leader Winston Churchill -- described as the teeth that saved the world -- sold at auction Thursday for $23,723. The upper dentures, one of several ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-30T09:02:56Z)

Giants sign second-round pick DT Linval Joseph

The Denver Broncos’ All-Pro left tackle, Ryan Clady, injured his knee playing basketball, according to multiple NFL sources, and likely will miss the next three to four months. Clady, the Broncosâ ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-31T23:13:34Z)

Roy Oswalt agrees to trade to Phillies

Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada and Jorge Cantu joined the mix, too. The trade wheel of fortune kept spinning Thursday with veterans-for-prospects deals that ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-30T04:16:36Z)

Sources: Berkman deal in place

The Berkman deal likely will be completed before Saturday's trade deadline. The Astros will pick up $4 million of the $7 million owed to Berkman this year and in his 2011 option, sources said. The Yankees will ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-31T14:31:01Z)

Sale of Dan's Papers parent company OK'd

A federal bankruptcy court in Central Islip has approved the $26 million sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain Brown Publishing Co. to a group of company insiders led by current president and chief executive Roy Brown. U.S ... (Source: Newsday 2010-07-31T00:26:21Z)

Flurry of Deadline deals shake up the game

The Padres gave notice they're on the offensive to take their turnaround all the way to October. The Astros officially turned the page on perhaps the greatest era of their history, dealing away two icons. The ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-07-31T21:04:44Z)

Lady Antebellum, NFL tickets on sale throughout the weekend

Tickets for upcoming concert appearances by Lady Antebellum , as well as tickets for the 2010 NFL season , are on sale throughout the weekend ending July 26 as compiled by TicketNews. Saturday's concert on ... (Source: Ticket News 2010-07-23T13:50:24Z)

Buccaneers reach deals with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy, left tackle Donald ...

TAMPA, Fla. The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn. General ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-31T16:11:14Z)

Judge approves sale of Brown Publishing Co.

A federal bankruptcy court on Thursday approved the $26 million sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain Brown Publishing Co. to a group of company insiders led by current President and Chief Executive Roy Brown. U.S ... (Source: Springfield News Sun 2010-07-30T11:26:05Z)

Wisconsin Dells park where girl injured in ride plunge was subject of foreclosure

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — The extreme sports park in Wisconsin Dells where a girl was severely injured on a free fall ride is up for foreclosure sale. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Extreme World is ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-07-31T23:49:22Z)

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Winston Churchill's Choppers Sold at Auction in England

Sarah Prior holds a partial set of dentures used by former British leader Winston Churchill - described as the teeth that saved the world - after they were sold at auction in Aylesdham, England, Thursday for 15,200 ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-07-30T14:53:41Z)

12-year-old girl injured on Wis. 'free fall' ride

By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A 12-year-old girl at an amusement park plunged more than 40 feet to the ground on Friday, seriously injuring herself when a safety net under a "free fall ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T00:10:50Z)

BP Puts Vietnam, Pakistan Assets Up for Sale to Raise Cash for Oil Spill

BP Plc , seeking cash to help pay for the worst-ever U.S. oil spill, informed the governments of Vietnam and Pakistan that it put its production assets in the countries up for sale. BP, Europe's largest oil producer by ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-31T15:13:58Z)

Li Lu, Hedge Fund Manager, May Help Berkshire Discover Deals Outside U.S.

Li Lu , the hedge-fund manager who helped Berkshire Hathaway Inc. find profits in China, may push Warren Buffett 's investment company to make more deals outside the U.S. if he takes a role at the company ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-30T05:21:01Z)

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