Archive for May, 2008
Mets looking for upgrades at several positions
Saturday, May 31st, 2008 Posted in Mets, Pirates, Reds | No Comments »
According to The Philadelphia Daily News, Mets GM Omar Minaya is making inquiries about several players to fill needs at 1B, LF and right-handed relief pitching. Kevin Millar, Jason ... Read more..Around the league 5/30/08: Pena, Matsuzaka, Fiorentino, DiNardo, Melillo, Mulder
Friday, May 30th, 2008 Posted in Athletics, Braves, Cardinals, Red Sox, Royals | No Comments »
- The Royals have claimed Brayan Peña off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. The 26 year old switch hitting catcher defected from Cuba in 2000. - Daisuke Matsuzaka ... Read more..Giants shopping relievers
Friday, May 30th, 2008 Posted in Giants | No Comments »
According to The Mercury News, the Giants are interested in trading several of their relievers. Tyler Walker, Jack Taschner, Vinnie Chulk, Erick Threets and Brad Hennessey are all thought ... Read more..Mariners after Hatteberg?
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 Posted in Mariners, Reds | No Comments »
According to The Seattle Times, the Mariners are 'actively pursuing' Cincinnati's Scott Hatteberg. While it seems inevitable that Hatteberg will be traded, the thinking was that Griffey would be the ... Read more..Around the league 5/29/08: Butler, King, Breslow
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 Posted in Astros, Indians, Royals, Twins, White Sox | No Comments »
- The Kansas City Star reports that Royals DH Billy Butler has been sent down to Triple-A. He will be replaced by infielder Mike Aviles. Before the start ... Read more..Worst First Pitch Ever?
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 Posted in General News | 1 Comment »
Granted, this got posted on Yahoo! News and a few other places but I still have to add it here. Really, I don't think any of us particularly care ... Read more..Sosa’s retirement plans
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 Posted in Cubs | No Comments »
ESPN reports that Sammy Sosa has decided to retire after the next World Baseball Classic, which is scheduled to start in March of 2009. He wants to get the ... Read more..Brewers sign Julian Tavarez
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 Posted in Brewers, Red Sox | No Comments »
MLB.com reports that the Milwaukee Brewers have signed Julian Tavarez. The pitcher, who was recently released by the Red Sox will be added to the Brewers bullpen. It ... Read more..Padres forced into making several moves
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 Posted in Padres | No Comments »
Well, things keep getting worse for the San Diego Padres. The San Diego Union Tribune reports that several changes have been made today to try and fix the destruction ... Read more..Around the league 5/22/08: Figgins, Baek, Oneli, German
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 Posted in Angels, Indians, Mariners, Rangers, White Sox | No Comments »
- According to The L.A. Times, there is no deal in the works that would send Chone Figgins to the White Sox. Angels GM Tony Reagins said that he ... Read more..