Brewers still pursuing Sabathia

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I just talked with Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, who confirmed that he remains in pursuit of Cleveland left-hander C.C. Sabathia. But Melvin said he has no deal in place and his understanding is that the Indians are still entertaining offers from other clubs. If the Brewers' latest offer is accepted, it's my understanding that it would include top prospect Matt LaPorta, minor-league ... [link]

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Saturday Odds and Ends, What Rhymes With Sissy Edition
Published 7/5/2008 by Colin Wyers at GoatRiders of the Apocalypse
... For their part, Brewers beatwriter Tom Haudricourt thinks the current offer is “top prospect Matt LaPorta, minor-league third baseman Taylor Green and probably another prospect, perhaps outfielder Lorenzo Cain.” Brewers blogger Jeff Sackmann ...

MLB Trade Rumors: Do The Dodgers Need An Ace Or A SS More?
Published 7/5/2008 by faketeams at FakeTeams: Front Page Posts
... the Dodgers' strengths stronger.  Because the Dodgers' rank 13th in starters' innings, adding C.C. will improve the team in that stat and preserve the overworked bullpen as the season heads into the dog days of summer. When can we expect any of this to be resolved?  This is the most interesting part of Mr. Rosenthal's report.  He writes, "His next start is Tuesday, but several baseball people expect he will be traded before then." Tom Hardicourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel leads one to believe Brewers' GM Doug Melvin told him what the Brewer's ...

Brewers Offering LaPorta In Possible Sabathia Deal
Published 7/5/2008 by Alejandro Leal at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Brewers GM Doug Melvin told Tom Haudricourt of the Milwakee Journal Sentinel the team is in pursuit of C.C. Sabathia and has an offer on the table. ...

Weekly Rundown: Francool canned, Tulo slashed and C.C. sausage speculation
Published 7/5/2008 by Big Noise at Roto Arcade
... • Over the past 48 hours, C.C. Sabathia to Milwaukee rumors have exploded like Fourth of July fireworks over Lake Erie. Brewers GM Doug Melvin told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Friday talks between the two sides are ongoing: ...

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