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Chisox deal Contreras to Rockies

Tue, 09/01/2009 - 22:32 by surajdogra

Denver -- The Colorado Rockies picked up veteran right-hander Jose Contreras off the waiver wire from the Chicago White Sox.

The Rockies also got cash considerations from the White Sox, who got right-handed prospect Brandon Hynick in return.

Contreras, 37, was 5-13 with a 5.42 ERA in 21 games for the White Sox this season.

He's 70-63 with a 4.66 ERA in 184 games (173 starts) for his career. He also pitched for the Yankees (2003-04).

Hynick, 24, was 10-9 with a 3.83 ERA in 26 starts for Class AAA Colorado Springs this year.

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