With Russ Adams demoted to Triple-A, Toronto was planning on platooning John McDonald and Luis Figueroa at shortstop, but fans saw Troy Glaus between the bags on Friday night! The Jays signed Edgardo Alfonzo last week, and McDonald is day-to-day with a groin injury, so expect Jays' brass to shuffle the deck a little in the coming weeks as they try to find the right match for the infield.
Pat Borders has finally called it a career. He leaves the game with a .253 average with 69 homers in 17 major league seasons.
Tony Womack, who signed this season with the Reds but was later released, has been selected by the Cubs.
The Mets have acquired 2 pitchers in 2 days: Orlando Hernandez from the Diamondbacks and Dave Williams from the Reds.
Both Josh Towers and Russ Adams were demoted to the minors after last night's loss to the Rays.
After unsuccessfully trying to adjust to his new role as a backup infielder with the Phillies, Alex Gonzalez announced his retirement this morning.
Marty York is reporting that Toronto has been talking with Florida about acquiring their ace pitcher, Dontrelle Willis.
With last year's rookie phenom pitcher Gustavo Chacin on the DL, the Blue Jays have turned to another rookie to fill his shoes. RHP Ty Taubenheim will make his Major League debut today in Denver versus the Colorado Rockies.
The Orioles have finally delivered a deal that Melvin Mora has found acceptable: three years at $24 million with an optional year and a $1 million buyout.
The Nationals' new owners are planning to trade Jose Guillen. With the Yankees loss of Matsui, would Guillen be a good fit in New York? Some of your other favourite Nats could also be on the trade block.
"I get tired of hearing my ballplayers bellyache all the time. They should sit in the press box sometime and watch themselves play." – San Diego Padres president Buzzie Bavasi