I must admit that I have never followed the Devil Rays that closely. My familiarity with the team and its players is limited to what I experienced in their games against Toronto over the years. This might explain why I am not familiar with Greg Norton, but apparently I should know exactly who he is. MLB Trade Rumors … Read more »

Alex Rodriguez needs a change of scenery. It will be interesting to see what transpires in October, but regardless, New York has become an uncomfortable home for A-Rod.MLB Trade Rumors has a great post about what the 2007 Los Angeles Angles of Anaheim might look like, but I was surprised that A-Rod's name didn't come up. … Read more »

The Nationals made headlines again today with yet another acquisition: GM Jim Bowden announced that Washington Nationals acquired 26 year-old CF Nook Logan from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.Nook, who was DFA'd last week by the Tigers, is not known as a power slugger … Read more »

The Nationals made another last minute waiver deal, sending IF Marlon Anderson and cash to the Dodgers for RHP Jhonny Nunez. Anderson has proven a useful utility player this year, but I'm happy to see the team focus on acquiring pitching, and Nunez is an intriguing player. With the Gulf Coast Dodgers this season, he's 6-0 … Read more »

I'm a little sad to see Daryle Ward leaving Washington. I had high hopes for him when he was signed in the off-season, and I'd say he delivered mightily off the bench this year for the Nats. Dependable Daryle! The Braves are keeping their Wild Card hopes alive will use the left-handed batter in clutch situations versus right-handed … Read more »

echo: Padres acquire left-handed pitcher David Wells in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations … Read more »

echo: Wells scratched from start amid trade speculation, Wells pulled from Thursday's start: Lefty not at Fenway, Tavarez to face Jays You know my bets are with San Diego. We'll know soon enough…  … Read more »

Well, it didn't happen last night like the Astros' announcer had suggesed, but this morning brings with it some clarity as to who the San Diego Padres would be willing to part with to acquire pitcher David Wells from Boston. According to ESPN, catcher George Kottaras is the player the Padres are dangling. Read more »

One of the announcers of the Houston Astros game just announced that the Padres will be acquiring David Wells tonight.After today's loss to the Athletics, Theo Epstein simply must make a move. Wells will likely retire at the end of the season, so this is the Red Sox' only chance to get something meaningful in exchange for Wells.The … Read more »

 In order to make room for Robert Fick who returned from the DL, the Nationals released Damian Jackson on Friday. I have to say that I was surprised by Jackson's lack of performance this year. I wasn't very familiar with Jackson until near the end of last season when he saw playing time with the Padres, but he … Read more »