Notes: Rasmus out a month

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The Morning Tailgate
Published 28 days ago by Josh Bacott at STLSportsMag
... dominated by a 300 lb pitcher in person than it is on TV.  Scored some nice tickets, lower level behind the Brewers dugout and the most exciting part of the night was getting to hear the umpire scream obscenities at Ned Yost.  But hey, at least the peanuts were tasty.  Safe to say Milwaukee is pleased with the production of Mr. Sabathia at this point [Milwakuee Journal-Sentinel] If nothing else, the injury to Colby Rasmus may put an end to the trade rumors [STL Today] The Rams just need to stay away from players named Claude [ESPN] ...

MLB Trade Rumors: The New York Yankees Should Seriously Consider Acting
Published 27 days ago by faketeams at FakeTeams: Front Page Posts
... information in this morning's papers.  Bronson Arroyo is mentioned again - in connection to the Colorado Rockies!  If the Rox are buyers, they'd be foolish to deal Fuentes for less than the puported outrageous offers they were already asking. St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Cardinals were among the estimated 15 teams that ...

A.J. Burnett Rumors
Published 27 days ago by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Joe Strauss says the Cardinals were one of 15 teams scouting Burnett yesterday.  Strauss says that Burnett's contract allows a trade to the Cardinals, and they "remain intrigued" after Walt Jocketty pursued him as a free agent in '05. ...

Frustration, bullpen is thy name
Published 27 days ago by noreply@blogger.com (Trey) at The Cardinal Virtue
... to make the playoffs this year? Well, that chance took a big hit in these last four games, so it may already be too late. Not just four losses, but four to one of our biggest competitors. I've heard we are interested in both Sherrel from Baltimore and Fuentes from Colorado. Get one of them, and get them as soon as possible. It's a pretty simple solution to a big problem. One item of note is that although I've heard Rasmus has been talked about (surprisingly) in possible deals, he is now hurt, which may temper enthusiasm for him. I think that's good. I don't believe we ...

Baseball Today: Friday, July 25
Published 27 days ago by Art Martone (amartone@projo.com) at Projo Sox Blog
... Marlins and Tigers among the interested . . . Detroit's search for bullpen help may hinge on Freddy Dolsi's health. If he can pitch, they'll probably back out of the market (Detroit Free Press) . . . SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Dodgers' trade efforts are being hampered by front-office infighting . . . The New York Post reports the Yankees aren't interested in the Dodgers' offer of Derek Lowe and Matt Kemp for Robinson Cano . . . The Cardinals had a scout at A.J. Burnett's last start. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) HERE AND THERE: The ...