"This transaction is in line with BP's strategy to focus on a smaller number of higher-value assets with long-term growth potential and to continue the simplification of our portfolio with a further reduction of operated infrastructure and wells, " said BP chief executive Bob Dudley.

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Oakland manager Bob Melvin called for an intentional walk to Cano, bringing up Vernon Wells.

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In the past two years CEO Jim Bob Moffett has led Mcmoran in drilling some of the deepest, trickiest wells ever attempted in the world.

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