Jaguars awarded DE Brandon Deaderick off waivers from Patriots, waive WR Cole McKenzie

Published May 14, 2013

Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –  The Jacksonville Jaguars have been awarded defensive end Brandon Deaderick off waivers from New England.

The team waived rookie receiver Cole McKenzie to make room for Deaderick.

The Patriots drafted the 6-foot-4, 305-pound Deaderick in the seventh round in 2010. He started 14 of 34 games the past three seasons before being waived Monday. His has 51 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles.

He played in 14 games last season, finishing with 14 tackles and a sack.

Jacksonville didn't draft a defensive end this year despite having one of the league's worst pass rushes over the last five seasons. The team seemed content to go with a rotation that features Jason Babin, Jeremy Mincey, Andre Branch and Tyson Alualu. Deaderick should provide more competition at the position.

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Brandon Crawford has 3 hits, leads Giants to a 6-4 win over Padres

Published March 20, 2013

Associated Press

PEORIA, Ariz. –  Brandon Crawford had three hits and an RBI, leading a San Francisco Giants split squad to a 6-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

The Padres hoped starter Andrew Cashner would get into the fourth inning with less that 40 pitches, but he didn't make it through the third — he threw 31 pitches in the first. But Cashner only gave up one run on three hits. He struck out four in his second start of spring training.

Giants starter Chad Gaudin pitched three innings and gave up two runs on seven hits. He had two strike outs.

Left fielder Gregor Blanco had two hits, including a perfectly placed bunt single. Padres catcher John Baker also had two hits.

The Giants other squad played a 0-0, 10-inning ties against Milwaukee.

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