mlb.mlb.com - 7/10/2008
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The Brewers and Cubs have drawn aces in CC Sabathia and Rich Harden, respectively, but not everyone is ready to stamp the two teams as playoff bound.
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Molony's Latest: Mahay, Loretta, Erstad, Guzman
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
Let's check in with MLB.com's Jim Molony.
The Rays are scouting lefty relievers Brian Fuentes and Ron Mahay. The issue? The price for Fuentes seems exorbitant, and Mahay may not be available. Troy E. Renck names the Yankees, Mets, Cardinals, and Marlins as the main suitors for Fuentes aside from the Rays.
A few ...
Rays Want Relievers
DRaysBay —
MLB.com:
• The Rays, also-rans in the CC Sabathia chase, have scouts looking at relievers, with Ron Mahay and Brian Fuentes among the pitchers they are considering.
First thought: this doesn't speak too well for Trever Miller. Second thought: this actually doesn't speak too well for Gary Glover. Final thought: methinks Jason Hammel isn't going to like his new destination.
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The Stros have been contacted
Mets Fever —
The Houston Astros are 13 gms back, in last place in what appears to be the most competitive division (NL central) of the National league. The Stros are also nine games back in the wild card race and would have to climb over nine teams just to make the playoffs. It's safe to say that Houston will be a seller at the trade deadline and Jim Molony of MLB.com says that the contending teams are already inquiring about players. According to Molony teams have asked about the availability of Darin Erstad and Mark Loretta. Erstad is a 34 y/o left hander who can play all three outfield positions and firstbase. Erstad is currently hitting .301 with a lifetime .285, he is a gold glove caliber player ...
Baseball Today: Friday, July 11
Projo Sox Blog —
... . MLB.com's Jim Molony says Tampa Bay is also interested in left-handed relievers Ron Mahay and, as reported ad nauseum, Brian Fuentes. ...
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