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Indians Acquire Kevin Slowey From Rockies
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The Cleveland Indians have acquired Kevin Slowey from the Rockies in exchange for Zach Putnam and cash according to a tweet by Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports.
Slowey, 27, is a career 39-29 and a 4.66 ERA in 100 career appearances all for the Minnesota Twins. He was previously traded to the Rockies this off-season in exchange for RHP Daniel Turpen.
Putnam, 24, was 1-1 with a 6.14 ERA in 8 appearances last season. He also made his Major League debut last year.
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Tigers Interested in Johnny Damon
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According to a tweet by Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports, The Detroit Tigers are showing interest in free agent outfielder, Johnny Damon. Damon would provide a veteran left handed bat to fill in for Victor Martinez this season. Martinez is likely out for the season with an ACL tear leaving a massive hole behind Miguel Cabrera in the Tigers lineup. Some other potential candidates for the Tigers include Derrek Lee, Bobby Abreu,Raul Ibanez, Kosuke Fukudome and Hideki Matsui.
Damon, 38, is a career .286/.353/.435 hitter with 231 career home runs and 2,723 career hits. In his 17 year career thus far, he has played for the Royals, Athletics, Red Sox, Yankees, Tigers, and Rays.
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Red Sox Avoid Arbitration with Daniel Bard
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The Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration with Daniel Bard according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Bard’s signing leaves just David Ortiz, Andrew Bailey, and Alfredo Aceves as the remaining arbitration-eligible players of the Red Sox. Bard is going to try to earn a role in the starting rotation after having been the setup man in the Boston bullpen this past season.
Bard, 26, went 2-9 with a 3.33 ERA in 70 appearances this past season.
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David Eckstein Retires
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Veteran Infielder David Eckstein has decided to call it a career according to Nick Carfado of the Boston Globe. The 2 time All Star and 2006 World Series MVP decided to retire even though multiple clubs were willing to give him a shot in spring training. During June of last year it was reported that he was choosing not to play and when asked if he would return to baseball, Eckstein told Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times “It totally has to be the right situation, but when you say that, it’s like you’re disrespecting the clubs that have talked to you.” Apparently the right situation never arose for the 37 year old middle infielder.
Eckstein has played ten Major League seasons with the Angels, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks and Padres. He is a lifetime .280/.345/.355 hitter with 35 HR’s and 392 RBI’s. He also has two World Series rings, one with the Angels in 2002 and one with the Cardinals in 2006.
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Justin Morneau Done for the Season
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According to the Associated Press, Justin Morneau is will be shut down for the remainder of the season. Morneau will sit out the final 12 games due to concussion symptoms and a cyst that is going to be removed from his left knee this week.
Morneau, 30, is hitting a mere .227/.285/.333 with 4 home runs in 69 games this season.
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Rockies designate SS Ryan Rohlinger for assignment
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The Colorado Rockies have designated shortstop Ryan Rohlinger for assignment to make room for the recently acquired Kevin Kouzmanoff, according to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post.
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Pirates sign RHP Aaron Heilman to Minor League deal
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman to a Minor League deal, according to a tweet by Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com. He was immediately assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Heilman was released on August 20 by the Philadelphia Phillies. He had previously signed a Minor League deal with Phildelphia a month earlier.
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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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Carrasco to DL; Hannahan Returns From Paternity List
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Carlos Carrasco, who is currently serving a suspension, has been placed on the DL with elbow inflamation according to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports. He will need to serve his suspension once he returns from the DL. In a corresponding move the Indians activated Jack Hannahan from the paternity list.
Carrasco, 24 is 8-9 with a 4.55 ERA in 21 starts this season.
Hannahan, 31, is hitting .213/.302/.332 with 5 home runs this season.
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Royals Call Up Johnny Giavotella
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The Kansas City Royals have called up Johnny Giavotella, according to Adam Holt of MLB.com. Giavotella was the Royals second round draft pick of the 2008 First Year Player draft and is ranked as the number 7 prospect in the Royals organization.
Giavotella, 24, is hitting .339/.391/.481 with 9 home runs at AAA Omaha this season.
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