Rumors for July, 2011
Giants Acquire Jeff Keppinger From Astros
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The San Francisco Giants have acquired Jeff Keppinger from the Astros in exchange for pitchers Henry Sosa and Jason Stoffel, according to the Houston Astros Sr. Director of Social Media Alyson Footer.
Keppinger, 31, is hitting .307/.320/.436 this season with 4 home runs.
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Nationals designate Chad Gaudin for assignment
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According to a team announcement, the Washington Nationals have designated Chad Gaudin for assignment.
The 28-year-old right-hander was 1-1 with a 6.48 ERA in 10 relief appearances for the Nationals this season.
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Athletics designate Jerry Blevins for assignment
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The Oakland Athletics have designated Jerry Blevins for assignment, the team announced today.
The 27-year-old left-hander was 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA in 16 relief appearances this year for the A’s.
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Texas Rangers trade Zach Phillips to Orioles
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According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, the Texas Rangers have traded left-handed pitcher Zach Phillips to the Baltimore Orioles for infielder Nick Green and cash.
Phillips, 24, was 1-3 with a 4.43 ERA in 33 relief appearances for Triple-A Round Rock this season.
Green, 32, is a career .237/.305/.348 hitting in six Major League season.
Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun adds that the Orioles have designated Chorye Spoone for assignment to make room for Phillips.
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Phillies and Marlins talk about Leo Nunez
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The Phildelphia Phillies have spoken to the Florida Marlins about Leo Nunez, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports. While no names in addition to Nunez have been mentioned, Crasnick says the Marlins are looking for young starting pitching in return – a commodity that the Phillies have plenty of.
The Phillies aren’t the only ones that have spoken to Florida about their pitching staff. Last week, the Texas Rangers reached out to the Marlins about their pitching availability. The talks at the time were not far along.
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Pittsburgh Pirates interested in Koji Uehara
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According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Pittsburgh Pirates are interested at Baltimore Orioles’ pitcher Koji Uehara.
It was reportedly earlier this morning by Buster Olney of ESPN that the Pirates are focused on relief pitching before the trade deadline.
Uehara, 36, is 1-1 with a 1.84 ERA in 40 relief appearances for the Orioles this season.
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Yankees have talked to the Mets about Carlos Beltran
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According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the New York Yankees are one of a handful of teams that have talked to the New York Mets regarding Carlos Beltran. Although Olney points out that unless it’s a pure salary dump, he can’t see it happening.
Yesterday, we learned that Beltran is tops on the San Francisco Giants’ wish list of outfielders and that the Mets are willing to cover his remaining salary. “From what I gather, they are asking a lot for him because they are willing to pick up all of his salary,” the source told ESPNNewYork.com.
The New York Mets though want a top prospect for Beltran. It was suggested last week that the Giants could move pitching prospect Zack Wheeler to New York.
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Diamondbacks to release Aaron Heilman
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The Arizona Diamondbacks will release Aaron Heilman, Jack Magruder of FOX Sports Arizona reports. The Diamondbacks originally signed the right-handed pitcher to a $2 million contract in January 2011.
Heilman, 32, was 4-1 with a 6.88 ERA in 32 relief appearances for the Diamondbacks this season.
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Royals Option Teaford To AAA, Recall Duffy
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The Kansas City Royals have optioned LHP Everett Teaford to AAA, according to Royals beat writer Bob Dutton. This move made room for the Royals to recall LHP Danny Duffy from AAA.
Teaford was drafted by the Royals in the 12th round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft. He made his Major League debut this season on May 17.
Duffy was drafted by the Royals in the 3rd round of the 2007 amateur draft. He also made his debut this season just a day after Teaford’s on May 18.
Teaford, 27, was 0-0 with a 2.30 ERA in 16 appearances so far this season. Duffy, 22, is 1-4 with a 4.85 ERA in 10 starts this season.
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Alex Cintron looking to come out of retirement
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In a Tweet by Bill Ladson of MLB.com he reports (via agent Burton Rocks) that infielder Alex Cintron is looking to come out of retirement and play in the Major Leagues again.
Cintron retired on May 24 after spending this season with the San Diego Padres Triple-A affiliate in Tucson.
In his nine year Major League career (last in 2009), Cintron played with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals. He’s a lifetime .275/.313/.394 hitter. He signed a Minor League deal with the Padres on May 3.
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