Just about five minutes before tonight's pre-game started on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network (shamless plug, why not!) I got a tap on the shoulder from Dan Hickling who is covering the game for the Portland Press Herald. He told me Sea Dogs reliever Scott Shoemaker was traded to Texas for Daniel Hagwood. I didn't believe him until the official release came across on my e-mail.

I jogged down to the clubhouse (I'm still out of breath) to wish Scott good luck. He's excited about the opportunity and plans to stay here for the night and leave at some point tomorrow. I'll keep you updated!

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