Mets trade closer Rodriguez to Brewers (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

The Milwaukee Brewers got a quick start on the second half, picking up a big-time closer. The NL Central co-leaders acquired former All-Star reliever Francisco Rodriguez from the New York Mets on Tuesday night, boosting the Brewers' bullpen for a second-half run at the playoffs. The trade was announced only a half-hour after the All-Star game, with the Mets sending K-Rod and cash to Milwaukee...

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