Cardinals trade INF Lugo to Orioles (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Infielder Julio Lugo was traded Thursday from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named or cash. The 34-year-old became expendable after the Cardinals signed Felipe Lopez in late February. Lugo was acquired from Boston last July 22 in the controversial trade that sent Chris Duncan -- son of Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan -- to the Red Sox.

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