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D'Backs Interested In Loretta
According to Jack Magruder of the East Valley Tribune on Friday, the D'Backs have second baseman Mark Loretta on the radar and have spoken to his agent.  Loretta has his eye on a full-time job.  Loretta accepted the Astros' offer of arbitration last year when he couldn't find a ...
D-Backs eye free agent Loretta | Diamondbacks / MLB
eastvalleytribune.com — Asked to name the most underappreciated player in the major leagues years ago, then-Diamondbacks manager Bob Brenly... pointed to the opposing dugout. "He's right over there - Mark Loretta," Brenly said. Loretta remains on the D-Backs' radar. A free ... (more) D-Backs eye free agent Loretta | Diamondbacks / MLB
Montero Drawing Interest
mlbtraderumors.com — According to Jack Magruder of the East Valley Tribune , D'Backs catcher Miguel Montero is a popular... name in trade discussions.  He may be traded to address the team's second base vacancy.  Mark Loretta and Adam Kennedy , who are in the ... (more) Montero Drawing Interest
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Brew Crew Ball — ... a package including Huston Street, SP Greg Smith and OF Carlos Gonzalez. The A's are now allowed to ring-rang a dong for Matt Holliday. Meanwhile, the Rockies may be looking to flip Huston Street. Also, the Marlins traded Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham to the Nationals for infielder Emilio Bonifacio and two young prospects. Elsewhere on the stove: Angels: Have reportedly decided not to pursue free agent Francisco Rodriguez. D-Backs: Are reportedly expressing interest in former Astro (and Brewer) Mark Loretta. ...

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