In a rather bizarre move, the Houston Astros are sending reliever Dan Wheeler and cash considerations to the Devil Rays for infielder Ty Wigginton. I realize that Morgan Ensberg is not exactly tearing things up, but the Astros also have Mike Lamb. Where do all these guys fit in? You have to believe a move involving Mark Loretta is in the works.
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Saturday, July 28
Cantu Packs His Bags for Cincinnati
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Sat 28 Jul 2007 06:54 PM EDT
Cincinnati Reds executive vice president and general manager Wayne Krivsky today announced the acquisition of IF Jorge Cantu, OF Shaun Cumberland and cash from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in exchange for RHP Calvin Medlock, LHP Brian Shackelford and future considerations. Cantu, who is on the 40-man roster, will be optioned to Class AAA Louisville. The Bats and Tampa Bay's Durham affiliate are scheduled to play a doubleheader tonight at Louisville Slugger Field. Cumberland will be assigned to Class AA Chattanooga. Not really sure I understand this move, but the Reds certainly didn't break the bank for Cantu.
Angels Catcher Heads Back To Disabled List
by
Mike Koepp
on Sat 28 Jul 2007 06:51 PM EDT
Less than a week after The Angels traded back-up Jose Molina, catcher Mike Napoli will be headed back to the disabled list. The strained right hamstring occurred in the first inning Friday as Napoli was successful in stealing second base.
Jeff Mathis will start in the interim. Ryan Budde (Triple-A Salt Lake) will be called up to back-up Mathis.
Cantu Packs His Bags for Cincinnati
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Sat 28 Jul 2007 06:44 PM EDT
Cincinnati Reds executive vice president and general manager Wayne Krivsky today announced the acquisition of IF Jorge Cantu, OF Shaun Cumberland and cash from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in exchange for RHP Calvin Medlock, LHP Brian Shackelford and future considerations. Cantu, who is on the 40-man roster, will be optioned to Class AAA Louisville. The Bats and Tampa Bay's Durham affiliate are scheduled to play a doubleheader tonight at Louisville Slugger Field. Cumberland will be assigned to Class AA Chattanooga. Not really sure I understand this move, but the Reds certainly didn't break the bank for Cantu.
Washington Nationals Extend Young's Contract
by
Mike Koepp
on Sat 28 Jul 2007 06:35 PM EDT
The Nationals extended first baseman Dmitri Young's contract with a two-year $10 million extension and option.
Infielder Ronnie Belliard signed a similar extension on Monday. Dimitri Young, is the most productive player on the Nationals roster. Currently leading Washington in average (.331), RBI (53) and on-base percentage(.384).
Branyan Released, Sadler Suspended
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Sat 28 Jul 2007 03:43 PM EDT
The San Diego Padres announced today that they have requested unconditional release waivers on infielder-outfielder Russell Branyan. Branyan, 31, batted .197 (24-for-122) with five doubles, one home run, 19 RBI, 16 runs scored and 21 walks in 67 games for San Diego this season. He made 30 starts, including 18 at third base, nine in left field and three as the designated hitter. Elsewhere... The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Arizona Diamondbacks Minor League player Donnie Sadler has been suspended for 50 games, effective today, for testing positive for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
BDD Radio Archive
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Sat 28 Jul 2007 02:02 PM EDT
In case you missed our show today, Craig Brown and I went around the league and talked about everything from the trade deadline to the Hall of Fame to the pennant races!
We were fortunate to have Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Dave Littlefield join us over the last 10 minutes of the show to discuss the Pirates and this year's trade deadline. You can listen to the show at the archives by clicking on the button below.
Next weekend the show will be broadcast on Sunday and among our guests will be Baseball Hall of Fame President Dale Petroskey and Kevin Goldstein from Baseball Prospectus!
Padres Sign Hillenbrand
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Sat 28 Jul 2007 12:10 AM EDT
The San Diego Padres tonight announced that infielder Shea Hillenbrand has been signed to a minor league contract by the club. Hillenbrand, who turned 32 today, will report to Triple-A Portland. The right-handed hitting Hillenbrand played in 53 games this season with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim before being designated for assignment on June 29. He cleared waivers and became a free agent on July 11. Hillenbrand batted .254 (50-for-197) with five doubles, three home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs scored and five walks. |
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