Daily Update: 07/09/2008

The Cubs are working hard not to be outdone by the Brewers; they acquired Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from the Athletics for 4 players.

Harden will make his first start this weekend while Gaudin will most likely be in the bullpen, getting the occasional fill in start.

Oakland received P Sean Marshall, OF Eric Patterson, OF Matt Murton, and C Josh Donaldson. Marshall will start this Friday, while the others will go to the minors.

I like what Oakland pulled for this deal; Harden could go down at any time. Reminds me of a certain Mark Mulder deal.

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Arizona Diamondbacks
Juan Cruz Placed on 15-Day DL (Left oblique strain); Connor Robertson Called Up from Minors.
Atlanta Braves
Jeff Bennett Placed on 15-Day DL (Subluxated right shoulder); John Smoltz Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right shoulder surgery - out for season); Omar Infante Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained left hamstring); Brent Lillibridge Called Up from Minors; Manny Acosta Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained right hamstring); Jeff Francoeur Called Up from Minors; Vladimir Nunez Purchased From Minors; Julian Tavarez Signed as Free Agent (2008).
Baltimore Orioles
Adam Loewen Placed on 15-Day DL (Stress fracture in left elbow); Alberto Castillo Purchased From Minors; Troy Patton Transferred to 60-Day DL (Left labrum tear - out for season).
Boston Red Sox
Jeff Bailey Called Up from Minors; Justin Masterson Sent to Minors.
Chicago Cubs
Eric Patterson Called Up from Minors - Not to Report; Rich Harden Traded From Oakland; Chad Gaudin Traded From Oakland; Matt Murton Called Up from Minors - Not to Report.
Chicago White Sox
Pablo Ozuna Designated for Assignment; Paul Konerko Removed From 15-Day DL (Left oblique strain).
Cleveland Indians
Zach Jackson Traded From Milwaukee; Jackson Sent to Minors.
Colorado Rockies
Josh Newman Designated for Assignment; Jayson Nix Purchased From Minors; Seth Smith Sent to Minors.
Detroit Tigers
Ramon Santiago Removed From 15-Day DL (Separated left shoulder)
Florida Marlins
Matt Treanor Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained left hip); Lee Gardner Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right shoulder surgery - out for season).
Houston Astros
Runelvys Hernandez Sent to Minors.
Kansas City Royals
Leo Nunez Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Los Angeles Angels
Mike Napoli Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation); Ryan Budde Called Up from Minors.
Milwaukee Brewers
CC Sabathia Traded From Cleveland; Zach Jackson Called Up from Minors, - Not to Report; Jeff Suppan Placed on 15-Day DL (Joint irritation, right elbow).
New York Mets
Nick Evans Called Up from Minors; Ryan Church Placed on 15-Day DL (Post-concussion syndrome).
Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics Matt Murton Traded From Chi. Cubs; Oakland Athletics Sean Gallagher Traded From Chi. Cubs; Mike Sweeney Transferred to 60-Day DL (Left knee surgery - out 4-6 weeks); Eric Patterson Traded From Chi Cubs; Patterson Sent to Minors; Murton Sent to Minors; Dallas Braden Called Up from Minors.
Philadelphia Phillies
Tom Gordon Placed on 15-Day DL (Right elbow inflammation); R.J. Swindle Called Up from Minors.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Phil Dumatrait Removed From 15-Day DL (Left shoulder bursitis); Franquelis Osoria Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Steve Pearce Sent to Minors; Ian Snell Removed From 15-Day DL (Strained right elbow).
San Diego Padres
Kevin Cameron Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Chip Ambres Purchased From Minors; Joe Thatcher Called Up from Minors; Paul McAnulty Outrighted to Minors; Brian Myrow Called Up from Minors; Brett Tomko Placed on 15-Day DL (Right elbow strain); Carlos Guevara Outrighted to Minors.
San Francisco Giants
Dave Roberts Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Eugenio Velez Called Up from Minors.
Texas Rangers
Eric Hurley Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained left hamstring); Matt Harrison Called Up from Minors.
Washington Nationals
Kory Casto Called Up from Minors; Elijah Dukes Placed on 15-Day DL (Torn tendons, right knee - out 4-6 weeks).

Daily Rumors from MLB Trade Rumors
- Jason Bay and Jack Wilson are not being shopped by the Pirates; Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte might be.
- Justin Duchscherer wants an extension from the A's.
- The Mets have no interest in Barry Bonds.
- Expect little out of the Twins or Angels at the deadline.
- The Braves are still expected to shop Mark Teixeira if they don't feel they are in contention; apparently the Braves want a first baseman back.
- Milwaukee may not be done; they are interested in the Giants' Ray Durham and Jack Taschner.
- Erik Bedard was on a Philly radio station.
- The Dodgers may try Nomar Garciaparra at shortstop; if that doesn't work, they have interest in David Eckstein.
- Julian Tavarez signed with the Braves, joining his 3rd MLB team this season.
- Ironically, the Cubs and A's both signed their first round picks.
- The Giants are prepared to make a deal that helps this season, but is not a rental; the Randy Winn trade from a few years ago is mentioned.
- Arizona is looking for outfield help since Eric Byrnes is done for the season.

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