Thursday's late-night wrap-up of election jokes Oct 31, 2008
"A number of athletes have endorsed candidates in this presidential election. Barack Obama has been endorsed by Patrick Ewing and Charles Barkley, and John McCain has been endorsed by Ty Cobb and Jim Thorpe." _ Conan O'Brien, NBC's "Late Night.". NBC is owned by General Electric Co.; CBS is owned by CBS Corp. Comedy Central is owned by Viacom Inc.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Athletes jumping into the campaign game Oct 29, 2008
While recovering from a knee injury, the NBA center has spent part of the 2008 offseason at rallies and colleges across Florida, registering voters along with former Georgetown teammate Patrick Ewing and encouraging them to elect Barack Obama ... Retired athletes Patrick Ewing, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali and Charles Barkley are supporting Obama. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nets' Boone says he ready for opener Oct 28, 2008
The Knicks got down to the 15-player limit by cutting rookie Patrick Ewing Jr., the son of the team's career scoring leader. Ewing, a 6-foot-8-inch forward, was acquired from the Rockets Aug. 29, and had made a strong late bid to make the team. (Boston Globe)
Knicks waive Patrick Ewing Jr. Oct 28, 2008
- (Sports Network) - The New York Knicks announced Monday that they have waived forward Patrick Ewing, Jr. The 24-year-old Ewing was originally drafted by Sacramento in the 2008 NBA Draft as the 43rd overall selection ... Ewing is the eldest child of Knicks legend, Patrick Ewing, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame earlier this year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Knicks cut Ewing Jr., Lakers part ways with Karl Oct 28, 2008
New York Knicks waive Patrick Ewing Jr.; Lakers cut Coby Karl - 2008 NBA Preview - SI.com ... The Knicks waived Patrick Ewing Jr. to reach the 15-player limit. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sports news briefs (Today) Oct 28, 2008
Patrick Ewing Jr. was waived by the New York Knicks, who got down to the 15-player limit by cutting the son of their career scoring leader. Coby Karl, the son of Denver coach George Karl, was waived by the Los Angles Lakers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Oden, Bynum Charged With Bringing Big Men Back to the Forefront Oct 28, 2008
Hall of Fame talents like Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson retired; Shaquille O'Neal lamented being the last dominant big man to walk the hard court; some players treated the term "center" -- or even being listed at 7 feet -- as radioactive; and small ball was becoming all the rage. This Story. (Washington Post)
Knicks fall with Thomas back in the news at MSG Oct 25, 2008
Patrick Ewing Jr., whose father is the Knicks' career scoring leader, provided a bright spot for New York with seven points in the fourth quarter, fueling a late rally from a 21-point deficit ... Ewing, who hadn't played in a home game during the preseason, had a pair of dunks and a 3-pointer, eliciting the familiar chant of "Patrick Ewing!" at the Garden. (Anchorage Daily News)
Houston's comeback with Knicks derailed again Oct 24, 2008
ESPN - Knicks cut Houston, hope to keep him within organization - NBA. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Pacers waive F Croshere Oct 24, 2008
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Huskies voted Big East's No. 1 Oct 23, 2008
Harangody joins a list of Big East honorees that includes the likes of Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin, Ray Allen and Allen Iverson. "There's no reason he can't be compared to guys like that," Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said of Harangody. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
WEST PREVIEWS: Spurs Oct 18, 2008
Sure, he's had Duncan the whole time -- just like Jackson had Michael Jordan and then Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, just like Riley had Magic Johnson followed by Patrick Ewing and Shaq and Dwyane Wade. Whether it's allowing Steve Nash to become a scorer while the rest of the Suns flounder on offense, or carefully limiting the minutes of his veterans to keep them fresh for the postseason, Popovich orchestrates his bunch with aplomb. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Celtics fall in first home game since title victory Oct 18, 2008
BOSTON - Ewing is a name synonymous with the New York Knicks and the city of Boston so its only fitting that Patrick Ewing Jr. would ice the Knicks 104-97 victory over the Celtics on Friday night. Ewing, the son of Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing and a high school star in Cambridge, Mass. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Baseball fans Oct 10, 2008
Sporting News: Patrick Ewing Jr. is not the least bit intimidated by the shadow cast by his Hall of Fame father. Multimedia& features. (MSNBC -- Sports)
One-on-one with Knicks forward Ewing Jr. Oct 10, 2008
Mike Groll / APKnicksforward Patrick Ewing Jr. runs through drills on the first day of training camp on Sept. 30 ... Patrick Ewing Jr. took a roundabout route to Georgetown, his father Patrick's alma mater, transferring there after two seasons at Indiana ... Patrick Ewing Jr.: I was excited. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Blazers' Oden is 'man-child' NBA needs Oct 10, 2008
He carries on the evolutionary line that began with George Mikan and ran through Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Lanier, Bill Walton, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Patrick Ewing and Shaq. On back-to-back nights, Oden played 20 minutes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Syracuse QB bears the weight of his father's name by starring in a different sport (Today) Oct 10, 2008
where he saw a much-awaited Hall of Fame ceremony that involved such basketball luminaries as Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, Pat Riley, Dick Vitale plus a Denver Nuggets assistant and a 23,177-point NBA scorer who had been a finalist six times before. "Coach Robinson let me go see it. I got to drive down there, see my dad inducted, see my family, then drive back late at night to the hotel ... and play Akron the next day. It was a long day, but it was all worth it for me.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Vitale: Hall's call awesome Oct 8, 2008
When you talk about Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, Pat Riley, Adrian Dantley, Cathy Rush and Bill Davidson, it is a special group. It is amazing to be included with the class being honored in Springfield, Mass. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Ewing Jr. out to make his name Oct 4, 2008
Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing Sr. still had game. "He beat me," Patrick Ewing Jr. said with a laugh ... Patrick Ewing Jr. was sitting on a courtside chair at Skidmore College's Sports and Recreation Center, a handful of NBA preseason practices on his rookie resume. (Albany Times Union)
MANNIX: Knicks won't get a fresh start as long as Marbury is around Oct 3, 2008
Knicks should boot petulantMarbury - Chris Mannix - SI.com. Posted: Friday September 26, 2008 9:14PM; Updated: Friday September 26, 2008 9:31PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Knicks G Houston sits out, taking comeback slow Oct 3, 2008
Fourth on the Knicks' career scoring list behind Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier and Willis Reed, Houston was twice an All-Star, won a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics, and hit one of the most famous shots in franchise history when his jumper in the closing seconds of the deciding Game 5 eliminated top-seeded Miami in the first round of the 1999 playoffs and kick-started a shocking run to the NBA finals. Not long after the Knicks gave Houston a $100 million, six-year contract extension in 2001 came... (ESPN -- Golf News)
It's a Fact! Snapple Offers NBA Reporter New Career for the Off-Season Sep 17, 2008
Snapple will provide any and all resources needed to research these facts, including: Internet access, direct contact with devout followers of NY sports and the email address of the president of the Patrick Ewing Fan Club. The job offer expires on the NBA's opening night October 29, 2008. (PR Newswire)
FAU Basketball Coach Watches Former Player Receive Game's Highest Honor Sep 11, 2008
Jarvis watches Patrick Ewing inducted into 2008 Basketball Hall of Fame ... BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University Basketball Head Coach was reunited with former player Patrick Ewing at the 2008 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Fausports.com)
Kobe Bryant will have surgery on pinkie Sep 9, 2008
Sept. 6: Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley were among the 2008 inductees to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Rotoworld. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Riley: From streets to the Hall Sep 7, 2008
Six others, including Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon and Dick Vitale, joined him to form the Hall's class of 2008. Though Riley made only brief mention of Schenectady during his speech, he used a news conference earlier in the day to offer fond reflections of his hometown and its people, many of whom he credited for shaping the man he became, a seven-time NBA champion best known for piloting the Los Angeles Lakers to four titles and the Miami Heat to another. (Albany Times Union)
* Olajuwon, Ewing, five others inducted into Hall of Fame Sep 7, 2008
Nigerian-born Hakeem Olajuwon and Jamaican-born Patrick Ewing were among seven legends inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame here on Friday. Joining the two retired National Basketball Association star centers were former NBA playmaker Adrian Dantley, former Miami Heat coach Pat Riley, Detroit Pistons owner Bill Davidson, ex-college coach Cathy Rush and TV commentator Dick Vitale. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wong: Ewing's highs, lows Sep 6, 2008
After leading the Knicks to the 1994 NBA Finals with 24 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers, Patrick Ewing's arms outstretched as if embracing all of New York ... However, I neglected to mention Patrick Ewing, who will be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday and who so happens to be my favorite Knick of all time. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Ewing, Olajuwon linked again, this time in Hall Sep 6, 2008
Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley were enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night, but it was inductee Dick Vitale who, as expected, stole the show. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Dipsy-do dunkeroo! Vitale leads Hall inductees Sep 6, 2008
The 2008 class for the Basketball Hall of Fame, from left: Adrian Dantley, Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, Pat Riley, Cathy Rush and Dick Vitale ... - Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley were enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night, but it was inductee Dick Vitale who, as expected, stole the show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Riley takes place among game's immortals Sep 6, 2008
Later Friday night Riley and six others - among them Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon and Dick Vitale - officially will be enshrined into professional basketball's most hallowed museum. A busload of Riley's buddies from Schenectady plan to be in attendance. (Albany Times Union)
Olajuwon, Ewing, Riley headline new Hall class Sep 6, 2008
Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon and Pat Riley are among the inductees. Also honored were Dick Vitale, Bill Davidson, Adrian Dantley and Cathy Rush. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ewing, Olajuwon enshrined in basketball Hall of Fame Sep 6, 2008
- Hakeem Olajuwon was asked Friday about the friendly rivalry he and Patrick Ewing shared during their careers as two of the greatest centers in basketball history ... - Hakeem Olajuwon was asked Friday about the friendly rivalry he and Patrick Ewing shared during their careers as two of the greatest centers in basketball history. (Athens Banner-Herald)
One more thing about Chalmers... Sep 6, 2008
High School; Cathy Rush chose Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma; Bill Davidson chose Joe Dumars; Dick Vitale chose Bob Knight; Patrick Ewing chose John Thompson ... Patrick Ewing probably had the second-best speech. (The Palm Beach Post)
Adrian Dantley To Be Enshrined Into Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame On Friday Sep 6, 2008
Dantley will be part of a seven-member 2008 induction class that also includes Hakeem Olajuwon, who led the University of Houston to three straight NCAA Final Fours and the Houston Rockets to back-to-back National Basketball Association titles; Patrick Ewing, a two time Olympic gold medalist, 1984 NCAA champion at Georgetown and 11-time NBA All-Star; Pat Riley, head coach of the Miami Heat who has captured a total of five NBA championships as a coach with the Heat and Los Angeles Lakers; ESPN... (Und.com)
Class acts: Vitale, Dantley among honorees Sep 6, 2008
It was that fearlessness that led to a stellar career, one that earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame on Friday along with Pistons and Shock owner Bill Davidson, ESPN analyst and former U-D and Pistons coach Dick Vitale, centers Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon, women's basketball pioneer Kathy Rush and Riley. Despite his 6-foot-5 height, Dantley was able to excel among the trees in scoring the NBA's 23rd-most points (23,177) while playing for seven teams. (Detroit Free Press)
A dream scenario for Ewing Sep 6, 2008
But that group does not compare with the 1992 team, according to Patrick Ewing and Magic Johnson. "They asked Magic [Thursday] night if the Redeem Team would beat the Dream Team," said Ewing, 46, after being presented with a Hall of Fame jacket during induction ceremonies yesterday. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
O baby! Vitale set to be a Hall diaper dandy Sep 5, 2008
Pat Riley, Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon are the biggest names being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Friday. When the speeches are given, though, they may see their spotlight stolen by a man who was fired after less than two years as an NBA coach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Now, it's official: Riley a Hall of Famer Sep 5, 2008
It's about Adolph Rupp and Alonzo Mourning, Patrick Ewing and Dwyane Wade, Jerry Buss and Micky Arison. They've all considered Riley a Hall of Famer for years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Soprano family values Aug 31, 2008
Patrick Ewing Jr. spent his formative years hanging around the Knicks so it is only fittin. Over on W magazine's editors blog (I know. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Just like dad: Patrick Ewing Jr. lands with Knicks Aug 30, 2008
"Patrick Ewing will have an opportunity here to compete for a spot on our roster," Knicks president Donnie Walsh said. "He is a solid defensive player and a very good athlete.". (ESPN -- Golf News)
Knicks get Ewing Jr. in trade with Rockets Aug 30, 2008
Mel Evans / ASSOCIATED PRESSGeorgetown's Patrick Ewing Jr. (33) makes a slam dunk over Davidson's Stephen Curry, right, and Thomas Sander in the first half of a second-round NCAA Midwest Regional game on March 23 ... Patrick Ewing Jr. is following in the footsteps of his famous father again ... Patrick Ewing will have an opportunity here to compete for a spot on our roster, Knicks president Donnie Walsh said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Knicks trade for Ewing Jr. Aug 30, 2008
Former Georgetown University standout Patrick Ewing Jr. was drafted by the Kings, traded to the Rockets and traded again to the New York Knicks where his father was a star in the 1980s and 1990s ... "Patrick Ewing will have an opportunity here to compete for a spot on our roster," Knicks president Donnie Walsh said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Knicks trade for former Marietta star Ewing Aug 30, 2008
Patrick Ewing Jr. is following in the footsteps of his famous father again ... Patrick Ewing will have an opportunity here to compete for a spot on our roster, Knicks president Donnie Walsh said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sports briefs Aug 30, 2008
Patrick Ewing Jr. is following in the footsteps of his famous father again. The New York Knicks acquired the younger Ewing from the Houston Rockets in exchange for the draft rights to center Frederic Weis, one of the most widely panned picks in franchise history. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Relatives of Bonds's trainer scrutinized Aug 30, 2008
The New York Knicks acquired Patrick Ewing Jr. in a trade with the Rockets. New York sent the rights to center Frederic Weis to Houston in exchange for the son of former Knicks star Patrick Ewing. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jack McCallumInside The NBA Aug 26, 2008
Not only did the '92-ers have two classic centers in Patrick Ewing and David Robinson -- that's two more classic centers than the '08 team had -- but Barkley and Karl Malone could also supply post-ups and rebounding. Dwight Howard was a force at times in Beijing, but against the Dream Team, he'd have three fouls before Coach K could look around for a replacement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Suns ship Strawberry to Houston Aug 26, 2008
Singletary was the 42nd overall pick in the 2008 draft by the Sacramento Kings, who quickly sent him along with Patrick Ewing Jr. and Ron Artest to Houston in exchange for Bobby Jackson, Donte Greene and a 2009 first-round draft pick. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Howard is good as gold Aug 26, 2008
"Howard split time at center with Chris Bosh for Team USA, averaging 16.1 minutes a game (eighth on the team). He did rank fifth in scoring (10.9 ppg.), while also averaging 5.8 rebounds a game. Because most of his shots were dunks and point-blank looks, Howard made a whopping 74.5 percent of his field goal attempts (35 of 47). However, free-throw shooting was again a major concern for Howard, who made just 17 of 37 tries (45.9 percent).Van Gundy said he will encourage Howard, 22, to take the... (Florida Today)
Anthony could join elite U.S. Olympian company Aug 21, 2008
Patrick Ewing 1984, 1992 2 gold. Burdette Haldorson 1956, 1960 2 gold. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Stern seeks NBA-sponsored league in China Aug 19, 2008
Commissioner also sees India as a 'promising market. Video: NBA from NBC Sports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
• More State/National Stories • Aug 16, 2008
HOUSTON ROCKETS Traded G Bobby Jackson, F Donte Greene and its 2009 first-round draft pick to Sacramento for G-F Ron Artest, F Patrick Ewing, Jr. and G Sean Singletary. LOS ANGELES LAKERS Signed F Josh Powell. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Harlem Globetrotters 2008 Draftee Donald Thomas Begins Quest for Gold in Beijing Aug 16, 2008
In addition to Thomas, the Globetrotters selected five others to compete for roster spots on the worlds most famous team, including number one overall pick Patrick Ewing, Jr. (son of former New York Knicks great Patrick Ewing). Sonny Weems, the 2008 State Farm College Slam Dunk Champion; Slam Dunk runner-up William Bullard of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi; Siena long distance marksman Tay Fisher; and Sudanese big man Longar Longarall of whom were invited to camp in advance of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rockets formally announce Artest trade Aug 15, 2008
The Rockets announced the five-player trade with Sacramento that also brought forward Patrick Ewing Jr. and guard Sean Singletary in exchange for guard Bobby Jackson, rookie forward Donte Greene and Houstons first-round pick next year. This is definitely the high point of my career, Artest said in a conference call. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Artest Trade Aug 15, 2008
Along with Artest, the Kings will ship Sean Singletary and Patrick Ewing Jr. to the Rockets. The Kings will also receive a future first-round draft pick and other considerations, Kings' President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie said. (KCRA 3, CA)
Artest may be Houston's problem Jul 30, 2008
A second source close to the Kings said second-round draft picks Sean Singletary and Patrick Ewing Jr. could be sent to Houston as a means to keep the Kings under the luxury tax threshold ($71 million). Both players have partially guaranteed contracts that aren't fully guaranteed until the regular season begins. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Farm team pokes a little fun at A-rod, Madonna Jul 21, 2008
The son of former New York Knicks Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing may also end up playing for a New York team the Harlem Globetrotters. Patrick Ewing Jr., who played the past three seasons at Georgetown University, was among six former collegiate players selected in the team's second annual draft to try out for the Globetrotters later this year. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Money talks, but what is it saying to NBA players? Jul 13, 2008
During the 1998 NBA lockout, Patrick Ewing famously argued that although it is true that players make an awful lot of money, what people forget is that players also spend a lot of money. Therefore, the right to continue making more money than they can spend is a fight worth fighting. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Menken-Schaudt won gold at 1984 Olympics (39) Jul 13, 2008
The players ate at banquets together before the games, so Menken-Schaudt was able to meet future NBA legends such as Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing. The women s team usually played first, so she was able to watch the men in action. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
OKLAHOMA BOUND: Sonics leave colorful history in Seattle Jul 5, 2008
There have been brushes with greatness -- Patrick Ewing, Maurice Lucas, David Thompson, Paul Westphal and, for 12 games in '78-79, a fellow named Jackie Robinson all played briefly for this team -- as well as extended stays from Jack Sikma, Lenny Wilkens, Detlef Schrempf, Tom Chambers, Gus Williams, Ray Allen and, for four seasons in the '70s as head coach, the revered Bill Russell. McDaniel, McKey & McMillan sounds like a dynamite law firm but its partners were even more dynamic on the court. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
SuperSonics moving to Oklahoma City Jul 3, 2008
(New York Times)BRIEFLY: Patrick Ewing Jr., who played the past three seasons at Georgetown, was among six former collegiate players selected in the Harlem Globetrotters' second annual "draft" to try out for the Globetrotters later this year, according to Bloomberg News. Josh Smith, who played last season for the Atlanta Hawks, wasted no time taking advantage of his restricted free-agent status, spending Wednesday visiting the Philadelphia 76ers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Globetrotters Draft Siena's Tay Fisher Jul 3, 2008
The iconic Harlem Globetrotters selected Georgetowns Patrick Ewing, Jr. as the top pick. Also taken were 2008 State Farm College Slam Dunk Champion Sonny Weems of Arkansas, William Bullard of Texas A&MCorpus Christi, Sudanese big man Longar Longar of Oklahoma, and Auburn high-jumping sensation Donald Thomas, an Olympian hailing from the Bahamas and the reigning mens world indoor high jump champion. (FOX23 News, NY)
Patrick Ewing, Jr. Highlights Harlem Globetrotters 2008 Draft Jul 3, 2008
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The iconic have selected Georgetowns Patrick Ewing, Jr. as the top pick in the teams second annual player draft, 23 years after his Hall of Fame-bound father went number one overall in the NBA Draft ... Patrick Ewing, Jr., a second round pick of Sacramento in the 2008 NBA Draft, is the son of former Georgetown and New York Knicks great Patrick Ewing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TAKE A NUMBER: Top uniform numbers in sports Jul 1, 2008
No. 33: Also a laundry list of Hall of Famers including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Tony Dorsett, Patrick Ewing, Scottie Pippen and Patrick Roy. No. 42: Jackie Robinson wore the number. (USA Today -- Sports)
UNO's McCalebb will get his chance with Kings Jul 1, 2008
" McCalebb, the leading scorer in UNO history with 2,679 points, is projected as a point guard at the pro level. The Kings were in the market for a point guard and drafted Sean Singletary of Virginia in the second round. Sacramento took center Jason Thompson of Rider in the first round, and forward Patrick Ewing Jr. of Georgetown after Singletary in the second. The Kings did not announce any other free-agent signings Friday. McCalebb could have one advantage in his quest to make the team. Kings... (Nola.com -- Sports)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE SPORTS BUDGET Jul 1, 2008
BECKHAM (Zhonga, SHNS) -- WASHINGTON: L.A. Galaxy star David Beckham is thrilled to be the face of the MLS. "It's an amazing honor for me to pull into most stadiums and see the amount of shirts, the amount of kids and people that have got 23 and my name on the back of their shirts.'' 500. BASEBALL: HACKENBERG (Hackenberg, Toledo Blade -- column) -- Though it got little fanfare last December, the Reds-Rangers' Josh Hamilton-for-Edinson Volquez deal is shaping up as the perfect trade for both... (Scripps Howard News Wire)