According to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News the San Francisco Giants have designated Miguel Tejada and Aaron Roward for assignment. GM Brian Sabean said he will try to trade one or both players as soon as today.

Several sources close to Baggarly have said that both players have been complaining throughout the season about their lack of playing time.

“It comes down to a simple explanation: There’s only so much playing time,” Sabean said. “As we wind down, whether its the fans or the press, if this stays ugly, we’ll try to get people ready for next year, and try to win and develop at the same time. That’s part of it, too.”

In corresponding moves, the team activated Pat Burrell from the disabled list and purchased the contract of Brett Pill from Triple-A.

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