Daily Update: 06/16/2008

A few quick points:
- The White Sox didn't release Esteban Loaiza, as originally reported. They stashed him on the DL; my guess is he'll get a minor league rehab and they'll see if he can still pitch effectively.
- The Rankings will be up later today; I'm going out of town tomorrow morning, so I wanted to do them before I left.
- The Updates are going away until next week. Things will get back on track next Tuesday.
- I'll have some stuff pop up while I'm gone.


Scores
Friday
PHI 20 STL 2
OAK 5 SF 1
NYA 2 HOU 1
TEX 1 NYN 7
PIT 6 BAL 9
COL 4 CHA 5
KC 0 ARI 1
ATL 5 LAA 2
WAS 7 SEA 6
MIN 10 MIL 2
FLA 3 TB 7
BOS 1 CIN 3
LAN 0 DET 5
CHN 2 TOR 3
SD 5 CLE 9

Saturday
PHI 2 STL 3
OAK 4 SF 0
NYA 8 HOU 4
TEX 0 NYN 0 PP
PIT 7 BAL 8
COL 2 CHA 0
KC 12 ARI 3
ATL 9 LAA 4
WAS 5 SEA 2
MIN 9 MIL 4
FLA 1 TB 4
BOS 6 CIN 4
LAN 7 DET 12
CHN 6 TOR 2
SD 8 CLE 3

Sunday
PHI 6 STL 7
OAK 5 SF 3
NYA 13 HOU 0
TEX 8 NYN 7
PIT 5 BAL 4
COL 5 CHA 3
KC 8 ARI 3
TEX 2 NYN 4
ATL 0 LAA 2
WAS 6 SEA 2
MIN 2 MIL 4
FLA 9 TB 3
BOS 9 CIN 0
LAN 4 DET 5
CHN 7 TOR 4
SD 3 CLE 7

Transactions
Arizona Diamondbacks
Max Scherzer sent to the minors; Billy Buckner called up from the minors; Leo Rosales called up from the minors; Buckner sent to the minors.
Atlanta Braves
Charlie Morton called up from the minors; Rafael Soriano placed on the DL (15-day, right elbow inflammation).
Chicago White Sox
Esteban Loaiza placed on the DL (15-day, right shoulder inflammation).
Cincinnati Reds
Danny Herrera sent to the minors; Gary Majewski reinstated from the Bereavement List.
Colorado Rockies
Cory Sullivan outrighted to the minors; Jason Hirsh removed from the 60-Day DL; Hirsh sent to the minors; Yorvit Torrealba starting to serve suspension; Edwin Bellorin called up from the minors; Jonathan Herrera sent to the minors.
Detroit Tigers
Eddie Bonine purchased from the minors; Clete Thomas sent to the minors for rehabilitation; Clay Rapada sent to the minors; Aquilino Lopez sent to the minors.
Florida Marlins
Josh Willingham sent to the minors for rehabilitation.
Los Angeles Angels
Chone Figgins removed from the DL.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Matt Kemp reinstated from league suspension.
New York Mets
Robinson Cancel purchased from the minors; Abraham Nunez outrighted to the minors; Moises Alou placed on the DL (15-day, strained left calf); Raul Casanova outrighted to the minors; Trot Nixon traded from Arizona for future considerations; Nixon purchased from the minors; Chris Aguila designated for assignment.
New York Yankees
Shelley Duncan sent to the minors; Alberto Gonzalez called up from the minors.
Oakland Athletics
Travis Buck sent to the minors; Ryan Sweeney removed from the DL.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Marino Salas called up from the minors; Bryan Bullington sent to the minors.
San Francisco Giants
Pat Misch sent to the minors; Kevin Correia removed from the DL.
Seattle Mariners
Roy Corcoran called up from the minors; J.J. Putz placed on the DL (15-day, hyperextended right elbow).
St. Louis Cardinals
Mark Worrell sent to the minors; Jason Isringhausen removed from the DL; Joe Mather sent to the minors; Anthony Reyes called up from the minors.
Tampa Bay Rays
Al Reyes placed on the DL (15-day, right shoulder tendinitis); Troy Percival removed from the DL; Carl Crawford starting to serve suspension; Jonny Gomes reinstated from league suspension.
Texas Rangers
Kameron Loe designated for assignment; Kason Gabbard called up from the minors; Robinson Tejeda designated for assignment.
Toronto Blue Jays
Gregg Zaun removed from the DL; Curtis Thigpen sent to the minors.
Washington Nationals
Tyler Clippard called up from the minors; Odalis Perez placed on the DL (15-day, left shoulder tendinitis).

Daily Rumors from MLB Trade Rumors
- There are tons of CC Sabathia rumors floating around, but the Indians haven't conceded yet.
- Freddy Garcia is expected to be ready by August; look for someone to sign him soon.
- Ken Griffey Jr reportedly told friends he'd like to be trade to the Rays, but the rumor has been shot down by his "people."
- Orlando Hudson said he'd sign below market value to play in New York.
- The White Sox talked to Kenny Lofton recently, but he's still asking for $2.5-3MM.
- Raul Ibanez is the only trade chip of the Mariners, unless they move Erik Bedard.
- Jason Bay is expected to end the season in Pittsburgh, as the team needs his bat to get a .500 record; Nady could be gone though.
- The Rockies may trade Matt Holliday or Garrett Atkins, but not both; Aaron Cook won't be traded.
- Jorge Julio signed a minor league deal with the Braves.
- Scott Schoeneweis and Brian Schneider may be the Mets best trading chips.
- Cliff Floyd could be done after this season.
- International signing begins July 2nd, with pitcher Michel Inoa leading the way.
- The Reds received Henry Arias from the Royals to complete the Brad Salmon trade.
- Juan Rincon refused his minor league assignment; he'll be a free agent unless the Twins can trade him.
- The Mets acquired Trot Nixon for a PTBNL or cash.
- The Cubs are interested in AJ Burnett; Burnett likes the idea of the Cubs, but wants to stay in Toronto and said he hasn't optioned out of his contract yet.
- Mets first rounder Reese Havens will move to 2B since he'll be blocked by Jose Reyes.
- The Rangers are considering locking up their outfield.
- Rocco Baldelli could begin a rehab assignment soon; he'll come back to the Rays as a DH.
- The Padres have promoted Chase Headley, their top prospect.
- Add Bronson Arroyo's name to the list of Reds on the market.
- The Yankees are interested in Damaso Marte, but the Pirates are asking a lot since he'll be a Type A free agent.
- Prince Fielder could be available as early as this summer; the Brewers will test the market for him since he won't sign a long term deal.
- The Braves are expected to be buyers; Mark Teixeira won't be moved at this point.
- Adam Dunn said he's open to re-signing with the Reds; his no-trade list is down to 10 teams.
- The Indians have signed first round pick Lonnie Chisenhall.
- Expect the Astros to add pitching.
- Rich Harden is still available.
- The Red Sox would most likely pass on Adam Dunn if he's available; Josh Willingham's name was brought up by Peter Gammons.
- The Dodgers were expected to put Brad Penny on the market before he had shoulder problems.
- The Cubs have 2 plans in place; Plan A - Sabathia; Plan B - Maddux, Wolf, or Bedard.

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Today's Matchups
BOS at PHI, 7:05
Colon (4-1) vs Hamels (6-4)
ATL at COL, 8:05
Jurrjens (6-3) vs Jimenez (1-6)
NYN at LAA, 10:05
Pelfrey (2-6) vs Weaver (6-6)
FLA at SEA, 10:10
Miller (4-5) vs Silva (3-7)
DET at SF, 10:15
Verlander (3-9) vs Lincecum (8-1)