Rumors for August, 2011
Yankees claim Raul Valdes off waivers
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The New York Yankees have claimed left handed pitcher Raul Valdes off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
Valdes was designated for assignment last week by the Cardinals. He could help in the Majors as a lefty reliever for the Yankees in case they need him.
The left hander was 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 5.1 innings throughout seven games in 2011 with the Cardinals.
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Injury updates: Rauch, Beltran, Hamels, Romo and Pierzynski
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Here’s a running list of injury updates around the Major Leagues:
– Blue Jays closer Jon Rauch had to undergo an emergency appendectomy earlier today and the team placed him on the Disabled List reports Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star.
– The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Carlos Beltran on the Disabled List according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News. He’s available to come off the DL in a week adds Baggarly.
– Left handed pitcher Cole Hamels was diagnosed with a shoulder inflammation and will miss a start according to Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Enquirer.
– Sergio Romo was placed on the Disabled List today with elbow soreness reports Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News.
– The Chicago White Sox placed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on the Disabled List with a fractured wrist reports Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune.
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Diamondbacks designate Kevin Mulvey for assignment
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated Kevin Mulvey for assignment, according to a Tweet by the team.
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Blue Jays designate Trever Miller for assignment
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According to a team press release, the Toronto Blue Jays have designated left-handed pitcher Trever Miller for assignment.
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Minnesota Twins acquire Lester Oliveros
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In a press release by the Minnesota Twins, the team announced that they have acquired right-handed reliever Lester Oliveros from the Detroit Tigers. Oliveros was the player to be named later from the August 15th trade that involved Delmon Young and Cole Nelson.
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Orioles designate Luis Lebron for assignment
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The Baltimore Orioles have designated Luis Lebron for assignment according to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun. This movement will create room for Dylan Bundy on the 40-man roster.
Lebron was 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 8 innings throughout 8 games for the Orioles’ Rookie and Class-A teams in 2011.
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Has Carlos Zambrano thrown his last pitch for the Cubs?
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Right handed pitcher Carlos Zambrano was placed on the disqualified list by the Cubs last week after being ejected for throwing at Chipper Jones and added that he was “retiring” while he cleaned out his locker.
After cooling off, Zambrano began “an image-fixing publicity tour of handpicked media outlets” as Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times points out. Although Wittenmyer believes this will not help Zambrano’s cause.
Cubs GM, Jim Hendry, is reluctant to revisit the issue. ‘‘There’s nothing else to be said,’’ Hendry said. ‘‘The process will run its course.’’
Wittenmyer says that even if half the suspension is upheld, it would be almost impossible for Zambrano to return to the team in 2011. Besides that he could be facing another six games suspension for throwing at Jones.
The Cubs will try again to move Zambrano in the offseason. They tried to sell him to the Yankees earlier this year, but they showed “zero interest” in him. Zambrano is owed another $18 million for next season, and the Cubs would have to eat a major portion, if not all, of that money if they want to move him.
Zambrano is 9-7 with a 4.82 ERA in 145.2 innings throughout 24 starts for the Cubs this season.
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Mariners release reliever Chris Ray
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The Seattle Mariners have released relief pitcher Chris Ray, Greg John of MLB.com reports.
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Orioles Sign 2nd Round Draft Pick Esposito
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According to Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com, the Baltimore Orioles have signed 2nd round draft pick Jason Esposito. Esposito, a third baseman for Vanderbilt University last year, hit .340 with 9 home runs and 59 RBIs.
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Jim Thome hitting home run #600 – video
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Here a link to the video of Minnesota Twins Jim Thome hitting his 600th home run. Congratulations!
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