Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 8:40 pm

Chelsea Clinton, Marc Mezvinsky wed

RHINEBECK, N.Y., Jul 31, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Former U.S. first daughter Chelsea Clinton and investment banker Marc Mezvinsky were married Saturday at a palatial Hudson Valley estate, her parents said. "Today, we ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-01T02:26:51Z)

Dodgers acquire Lilly, Theriot in trade with Cubs

The Los Angeles manager has a familiar face for the push: left-hander Ted Lilly . Lilly was traded to the Dodgers by the Chicago Cubs on Saturday along with infielder Ryan Theriot for infielder Blake DeWitt and minor ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-01T02:12:32Z)

Indians deal Austin Kearns to Yankees

(AP) — CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians dealt outfielder Austin Kearns to the New York Yankees on Friday night in exchange for a player to be named or cash. Kearns hit .272 with the Indians this season with 18 doubles ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-07-31T02:28:02Z)

Continued: Judge rejects higher offer from MLB's preferred buyer of Texas Rangers ...

FORT WORTH, Texas - A bankruptcy judge Friday rejected a last-minute higher bid on the Texas Rangers from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer, a deal that would have canceled next week's auction. Since U.S ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-31T14:45:20Z)

No deal for SUNY overhaul, Paterson says

ALBANY — Gov. David Paterson on Friday rejected the Legislature's compromise proposal on a plan that would grant new powers to New York's public colleges. Paterson spokesman Morgan Hook said in a statement ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-07-31T09:16:03Z)

Texas Rangers May File Motion Under Seal to Aid Settlement in Sale Dispute

The Texas Rangers, the bankrupt Major League Baseball club, won court permission to file a motion under seal that the team said will help settle some disputes in its Chapter 11 case. The motion asks the court ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T19:34:02Z)

Baseball notebook: New York Yankees trading for Lance Berkman and Austin Kearns ...

Lance Berkman is headed to the New York Yankees, who plan to complete a deal to acquire the former All-Star from the Houston Astros on Saturday, a day after the World Series champions obtained outfielder ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-31T05:48:28Z)

SUNY overhaul compromise rejected by Paterson

ALBANY -- Gov. David Paterson on Friday rejected the Legislature's compromise proposal on a plan that would grant new powers to New York's public colleges. Paterson spokesman Morgan Hook said in a statement ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-07-31T00:19:11Z)

Senators re-sign forward Peter Regin to two-year deal

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators avoided an arbitration hearing with Peter Regin by re-signing the Danish forward on Thursday to a two-year contract. He'll make $950,000 in the first year and $1.05 million in ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-07-29T22:18:41Z)

Andrew Ladd signs

T he Atlanta Thrashers avoided arbitration with restricted free agent Andrew Ladd by signing the forward to a one-year, $2.35 million deal. The 24-year-old Ladd had 17 goals and 21 assists with the Chicago Blackhawks ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-30T04:52:23Z)

Regin re-signs with Ottawa

While the Ottawa Senators, up in the great white north, are still looking for a leading man down here in Bingo, they signed a former B-Sen to help them in Canada's Capital City. Peter Regin, re-signed with the parent ... (Source: FOX 40 News WICZ TV 2010-07-31T03:18:09Z)

Lance Berkman, Houston Astros Part Ways: Deal Sends Slugger to Yankees

It's a sad day for the city of Houston, Texas and the Astros franchise. On Saturday, July 31—the final day of the trade deadline—the Houston Astros ended the Lance Berkman era when they sent the All-Star slugger to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-01T02:48:19Z)

New York Yankees acquire pitcher Kerry Wood from Cleveland Indians

NEW YORK - The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, the third deal in less than 24 hours for the World Series champions as they beefed up for the stretch run ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-31T21:19:03Z)

Flurry of Deadline deals shakes up 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: Boston Red Sox 2010-08-01T02:05:22Z)

Dodgers make deadline deal for Ted Lilly, Ryan Theriot

The Dodgers traded Blake DeWitt and decent prospects Brett Wallach and Kyle Smit today for Ted Lilly, an inconsistent, 34-year-old pitcher in decline, and Ryan Theriot, a 30-year-old infielder who is more ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-31T20:07:28Z)

Ted Lilly & Ryan Theriot Traded To Dodgers: Fantasy Impact

According to MLB Network, the Dodgers have acquired Ted Lilly & Ryan Theriot from the Cubs for Blake DeWitt and minor league pitchers Brett Wallach & Kyle Smit. His fantasy vale remains relatively flat due to the move ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-31T22:52:06Z)

Tim Tebow Signs With Denver Broncos [NFL]

Tim Tebow is officially a member of the Denver Broncos. Tebow who was the 25th pick in the NFL draft has agreed to a 5-year, $11 million deal with $8 million guaranteed. This leaves 22nd pick Demaryius Thomas ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-07-30T00:13:13Z)

Denver Broncos, WR Demaryius Thomas Agree to $15.5 Million Deal

Denver: Former Georgia Tech Demaryius Thomas and the Broncos have agreed to terms of a five-year deal worth approximately $15.5 Million, with $9.35 million guaranteed. Thomas' freaky 25 yards per reception average last ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-01T02:41:10Z)

Saudi, Syrian leaders arrive for talks in Lebanon

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and Syrian President Bashar Assad visited Beirut on Friday in a show of unity before an international tribunal's indictments in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-01T03:02:38Z)

Rhinebeck, NY Prepares For The Wedding Of Chelsea Clinton & Marc Mezvinsky

RHINEBECK, NY - JULY 31: A guest walks towards a limo heading to the wedding of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky on July 31, 2010 in Rhinebeck, New York. Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former U.S. President Bill ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T01:51:03Z)

Phillies looking to unload Werth, acquire Oswalt in separate deals

The Phillies are talking about possible tandem trades where they would deal slugger Jayson Werth and acquire Astros ace Roy Oswalt, according to sources. And the Phils are said to be looking at scenarios where ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-07-20T23:55:15Z)

Broncos, Thomas agree to terms on five-year, $15.5 million deal

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos will kick off training camp Sunday without any holdouts. First-round draft pick Demaryius "Bay-Bay" Thomas agreed to a five-year deal with more than $9 million in ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-01T01:22:25Z)

Syrian, Saudi leaders tackle tension in Lebanon

Hariri's 2005 assassination set off a huge political tremor in Lebanon, where the repercussions are still playing out five years later. The dramatic joint Saudi-Syrian visit to Beirut demonstrated urgent Arab concern to ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-07-31T23:42:12Z)

New York Lawmakers Return to Albany Wednesday; No Budget Deal Expected

ALBANY - State lawmakers are due back in Albany on Wednesday to collect their $171 per diems, but they aren't expected to accomplish much other than that. Lawmakers on Tuesday gave no indication that the proposals Gov ... (Source: WGRZ TV 2010-07-27T22:13:54Z)

UPDATED: The big day: Chelsea Clinton weds in Rhinebeck

UPDATED 10:22 p.m. RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Chelsea Clinton has married her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York's Hudson River. Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton announced in a statement ... (Source: WRGB 2010-08-01T02:34:00Z)

Judge keeps Aug. 4 auction in sale of bankrupt Texas Rangers; Mavericks owner Cuban may bid

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - A bankruptcy judge has ruled that the Aug. 4 auction of the Texas Rangers won't be delayed, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban may be among the bidders. Angry creditors argued ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-22T18:09:17Z)

Speculation in Lebanon on a deal over STL

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman(R) Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz (C) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) . Standing behind them are PM Saad Hariri and Speaker Nabih Berri Hezbollah MP Nawaf al Mousawi ... (Source: Ya Libnan 2010-07-31T23:56:31Z)

Yankees acquire Lance Berkman, Kerry Wood

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have completed their trade for Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros, and have acquired pitcher Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians. The World Series champions sent reliever ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-07-31T23:13:34Z)

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)

Official: NY Yankees acquire Houston Astros Lance Berkman for two prospects

NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees announced Saturday that they acquired first baseman Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros. The Astros, who will send the Yankees $4 million in the deal, will receive pitching ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-07-31T19:38:50Z)

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