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It's been a long day for Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Juan Uribe. Trade rumors swirled early Tuesday that the Dodgers were close to dealing the 36-year-old to the Atlanta Braves in a six-player swap.
One of the main pieces in the deal was Braves infielder Alberto Callaspo, who had the right to veto any trade. The two teams agreed to the exchange, but Callaspo rejected the move.
The trade appeared to be dead for a couple of hours before talks picked up again. This time, it appears Callaspo will waive his trade clause and head to Los Angeles. Since Callaspo has to approve the move, it has to go through the commissioner's office before it becomes official.
With the deal close to being completed, the four other names involved have leaked.
Uribe, who has emerged as a fan favorite in Los Angeles, had trouble keeping it together when asked about leaving.
While not technically official yet, the deal is expected to be completed soon. The move frees up playing time for Alex Guerrero or Hector Olivera at third. Olivera arrived at the team's Arizona complex recently, but is expected to be ready in about a month.
For the Braves, Uribe should provide an upgrade in the infield. He's also regarded as a great clubhouse guy after his stint in Los Angeles. They'll also pick up Chris Withrow, who has an elite strikeout rate, but questionable control. Withrow is currently on the 60-day disabled list due to elbow issues. If the injury was the cause of his high walk rate, the Braves may have picked up an extremely useful late-inning option.
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