Daily Update: 07/11/2008

Scores
STL 1 PHI 4
CIN 12 CHC 7
SF 3 NYM 7
TB 2 CLe 13
BAL 5 TOR 6
LAA 11 TEX 10
FLA 5 LAD 4
CHW 1 KC 4
ARI 7 WAS 5
NYY 2 PIT 4
COL 1 MIL 11
MIN 7 DET 6
SEA 2 OAK 3

Transactions
Cleveland Indians
Rick Bauer Refused Minor League Assignment - Free Agent; Joe Borowski Released; Bryan Bullington Acquired Off Waivers From Pittsburgh; Bullington Sent to Minors.
Detroit Tigers
Dane Sardinha Designated for Assignment; Brandon Inge Removed From 15-Day DL (Pulled left oblique); Jeff Larish Called Up from Minors.
Florida Marlins
Brett Carroll Transferred to 60-Day DL (Separated right shoulder); Josh Johnson Removed From 60-Day DL (Recovery from right elbow surgery).
Houston Astros
Reggie Abercrombie Outrighted to Minors; Oscar Villarreal Released.
Milwaukee Brewers
Randy Choate Removed From 15-Day DL (Fractured left hand); Choate Outrighted to Minors.
Minnesota Twins
Adam Everett Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Philadelphia Phillies
J.A. Happ Sent to Minors.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dan Reichert Traded From Cleveland for cash considerations; John Van Benschoten Sent to Minors.
Seattle Mariners
Craig Wilson Traded From Pittsburgh for player to be named; Erik Bedard Placed on 15-Day DL (Left shoulder stiffness); Jared Wells Called Up from Minors; Richie Sexson Released.
St. Louis Cardinals
Mark Mulder Placed on 15-Day DL (Left shoulder strain).
Washington Nationals
Aaron Boone Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained left calf); Pete Orr Called Up from Minors.

Daily Rumors from MLB Trade Rumors
- Tony LaRussa is pushing for the Cardinals to add a bat, lefty reliever, and a starter; GM John Mozeliak replied that he doesn't want to cripple the future to make a move.
- The Royals had internal discussion about CC Sabathia.
- Oakland never asked about Josh Vitters in negotiations for Harden; they could deal Murton or Patterson.
- The Diamondbacks will not pursue Barry Bonds, but may check out the pitching market.
- Former #1 pick Bryan Bullington has been claimed by the Indians; the Pirates moved him off the 40-man roster.
- The Marlins are again interested in Willy Taveras; they have made Mark Hendrickson available.
- Damaso Marte may be off the market with Matt Capps.
- Washington has Christian Guzman on the market while trying to sign him to extension.
- The Rangers would trade Frank Catalanotto, but his contract may make that hard.
- Houston has gotten interest in Mark Loretta and Darin Erstad.
- The Phillies are looking for a hitter and pitcher; the Blue Jays have been scouting their Double A team.
- Richie Sexson has been released.
- The Blue Jays have been getting calls on Matt Stairs.
- Even with the addition of Harden, the Cubs could attempt to get Randy Wolf.
- Dodgers sign first rounder Ethan Martin.
- Moises Alou is done for the season and could retire.

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Today's Matchups
SF at CHC, 2:20
Cain (5-7) vs Marquis (6-5)
STL at PIT, 7:05
Lohse (10-2) vs Duke (4-5)
ARI at PHI, 7:05
Davis (3-4) vs Kendrick (8-3)
BAL at BOS, 7:05
Burres (6-5) vs Buchholz (2-3)
TB at CLE, 7:05
Shields (7-5) vs Lee (11-2)
MIN at DET, 7:05
Perkins (5-2) vs Galarraga (7-2)
NYY at TOR, 7:07
Chamberlain (2-2) vs Halladay (10-6)
COL at NYM, 7:10
Cook (11-6) vs Perez (6-5)
HOU at WAS, 7:35
Oswalt (7-8) vs Redding (6-3)
CIN at MIL, 8:05
Fogg (1-2) vs Parra (8-2)
CHW at TEX, 8:05
Floyd (10-4) vs Mendoza (1-3)
SEA at KC, 8:10
Hernandez (6-5) vs Hochevar (5-7)
ATL at SD, 10:05
Reyes (3-7) vs Peavy (6-5)
LAA at OAK, 10:05
Garland (8-5) vs Gallagher (3-4)
FLA at LAD, 10:40
Volstad (0-0) vs Stults (2-1)