White Sox deal Duke for OF prospect Tilson

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MIAMI — In exploring the market for bullpen help, the Cardinals found a willing trade partner in the White Sox, who flipped left-hander Zach Duke to St. Louis on Sunday for Minor League outfielder Charlie Tilson. The move came a little more than 24 hours ahead of the non-waiver Trade Deadline.

Duke, 33, has made an American League-leading 53 appearances this season and posted a 2.63 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 37 1/3 innings. The Cardinals will have him under contract through 2017, a season in which he is due $5.5 million. Duke is making $5 million this year.

The White Sox have used Duke largely in a setup role, not as a lefty specialist. In …

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