The Arizona Diamondbacks make a pair of trades, sending CF Chris Young to the Oakland A’s for SS Cliff Pennington and minor league infielder Yordy Cabrera, then flip Cabrera to the Miami Marlins for disgruntled high-priced reliever Heath Bell. But Bell may not be the D-Backs’ closer, as they also re-sign J.J. Putz to an extension for next season.

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On October 20, 2012 — The Arizona Diamondbacks make a pair of trades, sending CF Chris Young to the Oakland A’s for SS Cliff Pennington and minor league infielder Yordy Cabrera, then flip Cabrera to the Miami Marlins for disgruntled high-priced reliever Heath Bell. But Bell may not be the D-Backs’ closer, as they also re-sign J.J. Putz to an extension for next season.

 

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