Published 7/3/2009
by Anthony Emerson
at Bleacher Report - MLB
July 2 has been a busy day in baseball rumors, and with the trade deadline fast approaching, more and more rumors seem to be popping up. This columnn hopes to make known a few of them.
First thing's first: Arizona Diamondbacks' third baseman Chad Tracy has been the subject of many rumors, and most of the say that the Boston Red Sox have wanted to trade for the slugging infielder. The Red Sox are looking for a new third baseman, after regular third baseman Mike Lowell went on the DL with a nagging hip injury. So far this season, Tracy is hitting .203 with four home runs, and 18 RBI. Tracy has 25 hits in 41 games.
Secondly: The Chicago Cubs have acquired second baseman Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies. To make room for Baker on the roster, the Chicago Cubs designated Ryan Freel for assignment. Freel was acquired by the Cubs from the Baltimore Orioles for Joey Gathright on May 8. So far this season, Baker has played in just 12 games, getting just three hits, with three RBI. But ...
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