The Jays made some rather bizarre roster moves on Saturday, ultimately proving costing as Toronto fell to the Oakland A's, 7-4. Were they trying to showcase Tallet for a possible trade?While it appears that Cory Lidle will be headed headed to New York, the Jays have inquired about the Royals' Mark Redman … Read more »
Like so many others, I read an exponential amount of MLB news as the trade deadline nears, so I'm not surprised to learn that trade rumors can be used as a pretty effective marketing platform for MLB clubs. Consider the recent news about Miguel Tejada's availability: "Tejada's availability — even at an admittedly hefty price — lends an … Read more »
After months of speculation and trade rumors, dependable SS Julio Lugo might just remain a Ray afterall: TBO.com is repoting that Lugo is expected to receive a contract offer from the Devil Rays within the next two days. Meanwhile, Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi made comments yesterday that indicate that he may have cooled on the idea … Read more »
echo: The Carl Everett era in Seattle ended on Wednesday when the Mariners designated the designated hitter for assignment.Everett has had a terrible season so far. Could he turn it around with a club making a run for a playoff spot? Who's in the market for a tempermental, switch-hitting OF/DH with declining BA, OBP … Read more »
The Curly W has posted a fun little photo tour from his last trip to a Nats game at RFK. I wholeheartedly agree about hosting Nats bloggers! … Read more »
Jose Guillen will have Tommy John surgery and will be out for the remainder of the season. So much for trading him for prospects!Reports published yesterday indicate that Alfonso Soriano could be headed to the White Sox in a deal that's rumored to include pitcher Brandon McCarthy and LF Scott Podsednik. However, Nationals GM Read more »
Jose Guillen was placed on the DL with right elbow soreness on Thursday, a problem he has had for several weeks. Guillen is hitting .216 with nine home runs and 40 RBIs in 69 games. Being somewhat injury prone is not helping his trade value!Matt LeCroy was DFA'd last Monday, but after not hearing any interest from clubs … Read more »
The Hillenbrand saga appears to have concluded with Brian Sabean and the Giants swinging a deal with the Jays for Shea as well as relief pitcher Vinnie Chulk. In exchange, J.P. Ricciardi got reliever Jeremy Accardo.Jays ship Hillenbrand, CBC.caGiants pick up Hillenbrand from Jays; San Francisco gives up Accardo for infielder, reliever Chulk, MLB.comRead more »
echo: Where could Hillenbrand end up?FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal explores trade possibilities for the newly DFA'd Shea Hillenbrand. Note that the Dodgers are mentioned first. I really think Ricciardi has some good options in working out a trade with LA. Does Hillenbrand have enough value to score Izturis and Perez? If not, who might be packaged … Read more »
"Isn’t that cute? He kisses her on the strikes, and she kisses him on the balls." – Curt Gowdy, on a couple in the stands