Rumors for July, 2011
Colorado Rockies sign Jorge Cantu
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The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a deal with infielder Jorge Cantu according to Hector Bencomo of PuroBeisbol.com.
The Padres requested his unconditional release late in June. The 29-year-old Cantu was designated for assignment by the Padres on June 15.
The Padres signed Cantu to a one-year, $850,000 contract on January 24, 2011. He was a free agent last winter after spending the 2010 season with the Florida Marlins and the Texas Rangers.
In 57 games with the Padres this season, Cantu was hitting .194/.232/.285 with three home runs and 16 RBI’s.
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A song endorsing Pete Rose? (sponsored post)
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It was only about a week ago that the baseball world gathered in Cooperstown to induct 2011 class. Each year the name Pete Rose comes up for debate. Should he be in? Or did Major League Baseball do the right thing and ban him for life? You can argue either way, but until the issue is resolved enjoy this snippit of song that was sent to me by Evergreen Records, “Love Oughta Be Perfect”, where Pete Rose is quoted saying, “Hi, this is Pete Rose and I approve of this message”
Love Oughta Be Perfect
Evergreen Records
By Brad Wolf featuring Pete Rose
Used with permission from Robert Lewis of Evergreen Records, Nashville, TN
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Pittsburgh Pirates designate RHP Mike Crotta for assignment
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right-handed pitcher Mike Crotta for assignment, according to a team press release. The move was done to accommodate the recently acquired Ryan Ludwick. Ludwick was acquired from the San Diego Padres earlier on Sunday.
The 26-year-old Crotta appeared in 15 career games for the Pirates (all in 2011). He was 0-1 with a 9.28 ERA (11 earned runs over 10 2/3 innings pitched).
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Indians designate Mitch Talbot for assignment
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According to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports, the Cleveland Indians have designated Mitch Talbot to make room for Ubaldo Jimenez on the team’s 40-man roster.
Jimenez was acquired by the Indians on Saturday, July 30 from the Colorado Rockies.
The 27-year-old Talbot was 2-6 with a 6.33 ERA in 11 starts for the Indians this season.
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Red Sox acquire Erik Bedard from the Mariners in three-team deal
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According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated the Seattle Mariners have traded left handed pitcher Erik Bedard in a three-team deal to the Red Sox.
Buster Olney of ESPN adds that Tim Federowicz and two arms, Juan Rodriguez and Steven Fife will go to the Dodgers. Trayvon Robinson (though Robinson was really traded to the Red Sox from the Dodgers then flipped to the Mariners), Chih Hsien Chiang will go to the Mariners and the Red Sox will get Bedard and Josh Fields.
Bedard is 4-7 with a 3.45 ERA in 91.1 innings in 16 starts for the Mariners in 2011.
Recap of the 2011 MLB Trade Deadline
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Wow! Another trade deadline in the books, and the PRO Rumors team was happy to be with you to bring you the most up-to-date information on your favorite team. Maybe you caught the action on the web, or on your iPhone or the Android app.
Over the course of the past few weeks, we witnessed 26 trades. Hopefully your team found the pieces to get you to the end of October. Here’s a quick recap with links of what you may have missed in the last couple of days.
July 31:
Seattle Mariners trade Erik Bedard to the Red Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire Ryan Ludwick from the San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres trade Mike Adams to the Texas Rangers
The Oakland A’s trade Brad Ziegler to Arizona Diamondbacks
The Atlanta Braves acquire Michael Bourn from the Houston Astros for four players
The Cardinals acquire Rafael Furcal from the Dodgers for Alex Catellanos
June 30:
The Baltimore Orioles traded Derrek Lee to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Aaron Baker
The Cleveland Indians trade Orlando Cabrera to the San Francisco Giants for Thomas Neal.
The Colorado Rockies trade Ubaldo Jimenez to the Cleveland Indians for four players
The Baltimore Orioles trade Koji Uehara to the Texas Ranger for Chris Davis and Tommy Hunter.
The Washington Nationals trade Jason Marquis to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Zach Walters.
The Boston Red Sox acquire Mike Aviles from Royals for Yamaico Navarro and Kendal Volz.
Brewers acquire Jerry Hairston Jr. from Nationals for Erik Komatsu
July 28:
The Tampa Bay Rays trade Felipe Lopez to the Brewers for cash.
The Chicago Cubs trade Kosuke Fukudome to the Cleveland Indians for Abner Abreu and Caltron Smith.
July 27:
The San Francisco Giants acquire Carlos Beltran from the New York Mets for Zack Wheeler.
The Atlanta Braves acquire Wil Nieves from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash.
The St. Louis Cardinals send Colby Rasmus to the Toronto Blue Jays.
White Sox trade Edwin Jackson and Mark Teahen to the Blue Jays for Jason Frasor and Zack Stewart.
July 26:
REds trade Jonny Gomes to the Nationals for Chris Manno and Bill Rhinehart
July 19:
Texas Rangers trade Zach Phillips to Orioles
Giants acquire Jeff Keppinger from Astros for Henry Sosa and Jason Stoffel.
July 12:
Milwaukee Brewers acquire Francisco Rodriguez
Dodgers acquire Juan Rivera from the Blue Jays for a player to be named later
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Sunday Rumor Mill: Yankees not trading for a big name player now
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Here are your final trade deadline rumors to follow. Follow PRO Rumors throughout the day as we give you the latest moves.
– Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports reports that the Yankees aren’t going for any big-name player at the moment. He adds that a small upgrade could be possible.
– Brandon League will be staying put with the Seattle Mariners, Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports says via Twitter.
– Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports writes that the Washington Nationals are not close to acquiring Twins’ Denard Span.
– According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports, the Houston Astros are probably keeping left handed pitcher Wandy Rodriguez.
– Tracy Ringolsby of FOX Sports reports that the Padres are working on deal that would send Aaron Harang to the Phillies.
–The Pirates appear to be making one last push to acquire Ryan Ludwick who appeared set on going to the Indians reports Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports.
– The Cleveland Indians and the Toronto Blue Jays have entered the Wandy Rodriguez’s sweepstakes according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
– Jayson Stark of ESPN hears that a deal involving Wandy Rodriguez to the New York Yankees is officially dead. Joel Sherman of the New York Post adds that the Astros wanted to Yankees to absorb some of Rodriguez’s salary in addition to adding prospects and the Yankees refused.
– The Colorado Rockies have been receiving calls on Ian Stewart according to Jayson Stark of ESPN. He says that the Yankees and an “NL mistery team” have called.
– Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated is hearing that Chris Ianetta’s talks have cooled a bit.
– Sources close to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports say that the Pirates are are interested in many bats and one of them is Omar Infante of the Florida Marlins. Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated agrees that if the Marlins do make a trade, Infante could be the one to go.
– Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports says that the Yankees are still in on Wandy Rodriguez, but the Red Sox, Rangers and Reds are out.
– Andrew Baggarly notes that the Blue Jays are working hard to acquire Chris Iannetta from the Blue Jays.
– According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, the Mariners will keep Brandon League. He adds that Erik Bedard is still being discussed.
–The Reds have been receiving calls for Travis Wood reports Jon Morosi of FOXSports.
– A source close to Scott Miller of CBS Sports says that a deal between the Twins and Nationals “does not believe” a deal will happen. The hold up appears to be that the Nationals do not want to include Storen in trade talks.
– In a Tweet by Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post, he says the Rockies conversations with teams are heating up as they try to find a suitor for Ian Stewart.
– The Boston Red Sox are not in on Wandy Rodriguez according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.
– Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports that Bread Ziegler will likely to be headed to Arizona.
– According to Tim Brown of Yahoo, the Angels are being more aggressive on acquiring bullpen help. Todd Coffey is among those considered he adds.
– Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports reports that Jason Kubel talks between the Pirates and Twins are not serious.
– The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Oakland Athletics are discussing a possible Brad Ziegler trade. (Buster Olney, ESPN)
– The Houston Astros and the New York Yankees have discussed Wandy Rodriguez as recently as this morning, Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports.
– According to Andrew Barggarly of the San Jose Mercury News, Giants GM, Brian Sabean, is “still actively working the phones.” He adds that the Giants are looking for a leadoff hitter.
– Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the New York Yankees are going after Wandy Rodriguez of the Houston Astros.
– The New York Yankees like Heath Bell, but have favored Mike Adams despite Adam’s higher price, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
–The St. Louis Cardinals are in talks about a possible Erik Bedard trade with the Mariners, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports reports. Rosenthal adds that the ball is in the Cardinals court if a deal is completed. Jon Heyman of SI.com adds that the Red Sox are still talking with the Mariners about Bedard along with one other unknown team.
–The Pirates are trying to acquire Ryan Ludwick, Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports reports.
–The Tigers are looking into Rays reliever Joel Peralta Jon Morosi of FOXSports reports.
–Tim Kurkjian of ESPN is reporting that a possible Drew Storen for Denard Span deal actually happening is less than 50-50.
– According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, Aaron Harang and Mike Adams will probably stay with the Padres.
–Buster Olney of ESPN keeps the rumors going as he notes the Diamondbacks are looking at Grant Balfour of the A’s for relief help.
–The Braves have inquired with the Marlins about their old friend Omar Infante, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. But it appears at this time that the Marlins are leaning towards keeping him.
– Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post believes that one (if not two) players among Chris Iannetta, Ian Stewart and Rafael Betancourt will be dealt by the Rockies before the deadline.
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Heath Bell Rumors: Bell will stay in San Diego
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Here’s the running list of Heath Bell rumors leading up to the trade deadline:
– According to Jim Bowden of ESPN, closer Heath Bell will stay in San Diego. He says that the compensation picks they would get from Bell were better than the offers on the table.
– Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports that the Phillies are still in on Bell.
– Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports that the Angels have “minimal interest” in Bell.
– According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the San Diego Padres might keep Bell if offers don’t improve. If they keep him, they will get compensation picks if he walks away in free agency.
– Sources close to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports say that the Rangers are losing momentum on Heath Bell. He adds that the Cardinals are still a possibility for the closer.
–Buster Olney of ESPN notes that the Yankees are viewed as a long shot to acquire Bell. But he also mentions that the deadline is 4 hours away and a long shot can change to favorites very quickly.
–Jayson Stark of ESPN adds that the Phillies are also still in on Bell and are also looking at Mike Adams.
–Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the Yankees are “in” on Bell. If they acquired him, they would have two closers working the seventh and eight with Bell and Soriano paving the way the Rivera.
– According to a source close to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the San Diego Padres’ closer, Heath Bell, will be traded on Sunday. The Texas Rangers remain the front-runner, but the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees are showing interest in the All Star reliever.
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Pirates acquire Ryan Ludwick
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The Pirates continue their active ways as they are close to acquiring outfielder Ryan Ludwick from the Padres for a PTBNL or cash considerations reports Jim Bowden of ESPN (PTBNL info provided first by Jon Morosi).
The Pirates who have religiously been sellers at the deadline, are actually in buyer mode this year as they acquired Derrek Lee yesterday.
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Rangers acquire Mike Adams
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The Texas Rangers have acquired right handed pitcher Mike Adams from the San Diego Padres for prospects Double A pitchers Joe Wieland and Robbie Erlin, both considered top-25 Rangers prospect, Jim Bowden of ESPN reports.
Originally, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports had reported that Heath Bell had been traded to the Rangers. The report was quickly changed as Mike Adams was infact the relief pitcher that had been traded.
The Padres were originally asking for both Joe Wieland and Robbie Erlin for Bell, but the Rangers did not want to include both for a rental player.
With Adams, they retain control for the 2012 season as well.
Adams sports a 1.13 era with a 9.2 k/9 ratio.
Adams is making $2.35mm this season and will see a salary bump next season as he enters his final season of arbitration.
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