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 Rest assured, Helton ready to regroup - The Denver Post
PHOENIX Todd Helton wasn't about to fight the rest. Manager Clint Hurdle did not start the first baseman Tuesday for only the second time this season. Helton, 34, has just three extra-base hits and three RBIs over his past 13 games. Helton said he understands when he's struggling, adding, "I don't know if I am (fatigued), but I know this can't hurt." Hurdle had planned to sit Helton even ... [link]

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Baseball Today: Wednesday, May 14
Published 5/14/2008 by Art Martone (amartone@projo.com) at Projo Sox Blog
... NOT AT THAT PRICE: The Denver Post reports the Rockies are still interested in Julian Tavarez "but aren't about to give up pitching prospect Brandon Hynick" for him. ...

Odds and Ends: Jacque, Lee Hak-ju, Tavarez
Published 5/14/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... The Tigers weren't able to trade Jacque Jones; he'll become a free agent tomorrow.  The Marlins are expected to make an offer. The Cubs signed a Korean high school shortstop named Lee Hak-ju.  Aaron Shinsano, who works for the Cubs as a scout, says the team believes he'd have been a first round pick in the states. Giants owner Peter Magowan is expected to step down Friday. Troy Renck says the Rox still want Julian Tavarez but won't give up pitching ...

Rockies Notes: Tavarez, Capellan
Published 5/14/2008 by McFleece at MLB Fleece Factor
Troy Renck of the Denver Post has a couple notes at the bottom of his column today worth mentioning.  First, the Rockies remain interested in pitcher Julian Tavarez, who was recently DFA’d by Boston.  Colorado is not willing to give up pitching prospect Brandon Hynick in any deal, however. Also, former Rockies reliever Jose Capellan elected for free agency rather than report to the Triple-A.    ShareThis

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