Rumors for July, 2010
Boston Red Sox designated Jeremy Hermida for assignment
Posted by: | CommentsAccording to Heidi Watney of NESN, the Boston Red Sox have designated Jeremy Hermida for assignment.
Seattle Mariners approaches Atlanta Braves about Chone Figgins
Posted by: | CommentsJerry Crasnick of ESPN tweets that the Mariners have approached the Braves regarding Chone Figgins. The Mariners would eat a lot of money in this deal.
The Braves are also making a late bid to add a bullpen arm.
Three-way trade discussed involving Giants, Diamondbacks and Blue Jays
Posted by: | Comments7/31 12:22: Morosi adds, “Not clear how viable at this stage, but Kelly Johnson would go to #Giants and then be packaged in a deal for [Scott] Downs.”
7/31 12:17: Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports says there a three-way trade being discussed involving Giants, Diamondbacks and Blue Jays.
Just trying to be thorough with less than 90 minutes to the deadline. Here area few rumors to follow from the Twitterverse:
The Royals are still talking with teams about Kyle Farnsworth and Rick Ankiel (Jon Paul Morosi, FOXSports)
Don’t expect to see a Zach Greinke or Joakim Soria “stunner” in this last hour. (Jon Paul Morosi, FOXSports)
#Mets like Scott Downs but no serious talks now, sources say. #Jays #TRADES (Jon Paul Morosi, FOXSports)
Source says #Pirates not sure they will get Octavio Dotel moved. Telling teams they’re fine w/ him as their closer this year & next. (Jayson Stark, ESPN)
#Pirates talking with multiple teams about Dotel, source says. (Jon Paul Morosi, FOXSports)
Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles in talks about OF Luke Scott
Posted by: | Comments7/31 12:07: Tom Krasovic of AOL FanHouse says the Dodgers are making a push for Orioles outfielder Luke Scott.
7/31 12:05: Ed Price of AOL FanHouse says it sounds like Baltimore Orioles Luke Scott is the name involved in the talks with the Tampa Bay Rays.
7/31 11:04: A source close to Ed Price of AOL FanHouse says the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles are in trade talks. Price speculates it could involve Luke Scott or a reliever.
Interest in Oakland Athletics Coco Crisp
Posted by: | CommentsBuster Olney of ESPN says that there is interest in Oakland Athletics outfielder Coco Crisp. However, he does not expect the Athletics to make a deal before the deadline.
Oakland Athletics GM, Billy Beane said earlier this month “I don’t anticipate us being that active at the trade deadline.” Beane is a man of his word. The A’s have been quiet this trading season.
The A’s recently drew heavy interest in left-handed reliever Craig Breslow, but the team is not motivated to move him. The team is serious about building momentum going forward.
