Daily Update: 07/10/2008

I know I've mentioned this in the past, but Paul DePodesta, assistant GM of the Padres, has his own team sponsored blog. It's a really good read and he allows approved comments. It's nice to see a ball club that will interact with the fans.

Scores
STL 2 PHI 4
FLA 5 SD 2
HOU 6 PIT 4
CIN 1 CHC 5
ARI 0 WAS 5
SF 0 NYM 5
COL 8 MIL 3
ATL 1 LAD 2
CHW 7 KC 6
LAA 4 TEX 5
BAL 8 TOR 9
CLE 6 DET 8
TB 1 NYY 2
MIN 5 BOS 18
SEA 6 OAK 4

Transactions
Boston Red Sox
Jeff Bailey Sent to Minors.
Chicago White Sox
Bobby Jenks Placed on 15-Day DL (Left scapula bursitis); D.J. Carrasco Purchased From Minors.
Cincinnati Reds
Jolbert Cabrera Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Cleveland Indians
Juan Rincon Purchased From Minors.
Colorado Rockies
Ryan Spilborghs Placed on 15-Day DL (Left oblique strain); Seth Smith Called Up from Minors.
Florida Marlins
Logan Kensing Sent to Minors.
Houston Astros
Kazuo Matsui Removed From 15-Day DL (Strained right hamstring).
New York Mets
Tony Armas Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained abdominal muscle); Carlos Muniz Called Up from Minors.
Seattle Mariners
Anderson Garcia Released.
Texas Rangers
Wes Littleton Called Up from Minors; Vicente Padilla Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained neck muscle).
Toronto Blue Jays
Brian Wolfe Called Up from Minors; Dustin McGowan Placed on 15-Day DL (Sore right shoulder).

Daily Rumors from MLB Trade Rumors
- Chicago was the only team discussing Rich Harden with the A's; one expect was reminded of the Mark Mulder trade.
- Chad Gaudin was added to the deal as insurance for Harden.
- The Twins have had internal discussion about going after Adrian Beltre.
- Toronto may be at the point of throwing in the towel, but Dustin McGowan's injury may make it difficult to deal a pitcher.
- The Phillies, Dodgers, and Cardinals have been linked to AJ Burnett.
- Philadelphia may be the most interested in Erik Bedard; it's noted that there could be a conflict of interest if GM Pat Gillick is planning on moving back to the Ms in an executive position.
- The Tigers have signed first round pick Ryan Perry; he is expected to get a September call up.
- Ranger minor leaguer Nelson Cruz is drawing interest from teams; he's compared to Jack Cust, who found MLB success after many years in the minors.
- Adam Dunn has not been made available yet.
- A trade of Aaron Harang is very unlikely, especially since he just went down with an injury.
- The Reds have been receiving more calls since the CC Sabathia trade; interest is high in David Weathers and Dave Ross.
- David Ortiz took batting practice and didn't feel pain; this kills the rumor that the Sox are still interested in Barry Bonds.
- Brian Fuentes is still on the Red Sox radar; the Rays are still the front runners.
- Brett Myers and the Phillies have shot down rumors that he wants to be traded.
- Braves minor leaguer Chris Resop had his contract sold to the Hanshin Tigers in Japan.
- The Mets are willing to eat some contracts to lower the quality of prospects they'd have to deal.
- Randy Wolf likes pitching in San Diego and is interested in re-signing there next year; he has a limited no trade clause which may block most mid-west teams.
- The Diamondbacks have had internal discussions about Barry Bonds; his agent hasn't been called though.
- Teams have called the Royals about Jose Guillen, but he's not available.
- Shortstops may be the hot players in the offseason.
- Toronto offered AJ Burnett to Milwaukee for JJ Hardy, but was shot down (this was before the CC deal).
- Apparently the Dodgers could have gotten CC Sabathia, Casey Blake, and Jamey Carroll without including Matt Kemp in the deal; some say owner Frank McCourt killed the deal and the Dodgers have been difficult to deal with this year.

Around the Web
Injury Report
Top Prospect Alert's Top MiLB Performances.
BA Prospect Blog

Today's Matchups
STL at PHI, 1:05
Looper (9-6) vs Moyer (7-6)
MIN at DET, 1:05
Slowey (6-6) vs Rogers (6-6)
SF at NYM, 1:10
Zito (4-12) vs Maine (8-6)
COL at MIL, 2:05
De La Rosa (3-4) vs Bush (4-8)
CIN at CHC, 2:20
Arroyo (6-7) vs Lilly (9-5)
SEA at OAK, 3:35
Dickey (2-4) vs Smith (5-7)
TB at CLE, 7:05
Sonnanstine (10-3) vs Laffey (4-5)
NYY at PIT, 7:05
Mussina (11-6) vs Maholm (5-5)
BAL at TOR, 7:07
Guthrie (5-7) vs Halladay (10-6)
ARI at WAS, 7:10
Haren (8-5) vs Bergmann (1-6)
LAA at TEX, 8:05
Lackey (6-2) vs Feldman (3-3)
CHW at KC, 8:10
Buehrle (6-7) vs Greinke (7-5)
FLA at LAD, 10:10
Johnson (0-0) vs Park (4-2)