Baseball Today: Thursday, August 7
Projo Sox Blog —
... that hit Kevin Youkilis in the hand in the first inning, forcing him out of the game. McAdam reports x-rays were negative and he's day-to-day.
DAY (ACTUALLY, NIGHT) OF REST: The eight-run outburst was accomplished without any help from Dustin Pedroia, who was given the night off. McAdam has the details. The Globe's Nick Cafardo has a nice profile of the All-Star second baseman.
STILL LOOKING: McAdam says the Sox remain in the market for relief help.
PROTECTION RACKET: There's been a ...
Freddy Garcia Rumors: Thursday
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Here's a fresh thread for Freddy Garcia rumors. The 32 year-old was scouted by about half the teams in baseball this week.
Sean McAdam characterizes Boston's interest as minimal.
The Phillies will pass, but might consider him for '09.
The Yankees have more interest than the Mets. Ken Davidoff's sources are divided on whether Garcia can help this year.
Danny Knobler quotes Garcia's agent as saying that the pitcher could keep working with an eye on '09 if interest is not ...
Odds and Ends: McLouth, Doumit, Eyre, Bradley
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Here's today's link roundup.
MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo has the latest buzz on the unsigned draft picks.
The Astros dug up a pitcher in the independent leagues who is said to touch 100 mph. He's a 21 year-old righty named Jack Tilghman.
The Pirates plan to offer long-term contracts to Nate McLouth and Ryan Doumit.
Sean McAdam says the Red Sox still have some interest in Scott Eyre.
Dave Cameron can't figure out what kind of ...
Sad statement about the Pen......
Mets Fever —
... Relievers Scott Schoeneweis and Duaner Sanchez have cleared, though neither player interests the Sox much. source Providence journal ...
Players Who Cleared Waivers
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... $710K from here on out.
Jay Payton - Payton is the O's regular center fielder with Adam Jones out for the season. He is owed $1.3MM for the rest of the season. He's been lousy offensively, though he can hit lefties and play all three outfield positions.
Dave Ross - Ross had cleared waivers prior to being designated for assignment. He is earning $2.525MM this year.
Duaner Sanchez - His velocity is down 3.6 mph from '06. Sanchez is under team ...
