Torrealba tired of backup role, talks of trade - The Denver Post

Purple Row found this 7/20/2008 on www.denverpost.com [flag]

A month after losing his job, catcher Yorvit Torrealba is losing his patience. The veteran wondered aloud Saturday if he would be better off elsewhere. "I am really happy for Chris (Iannetta). He's done great, but I want to play," Torrealba said. "I am thankful for the opportunity and (contract) they gave me, but if it's time to move on, I will. I completely understand that it's a business and ... [link]

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Sunday Morning Rockpile:
Published 7/20/2008 by Rox Girl at Purple Row
... Yorvit Torrealba thinks he'd be better off Elsewhere, but the problem is that Elsewhere doesn't really feel the same way about him. Elsewhere likes that Torrealba's just a friend and would feel smothered and awkward with Yorvit moving in all of the sudden. Elsewhere needs its space. Which is bad for us, because we were really hoping that things would work out with Elsewhere and Yorvit, because he's been eating all of our Cap'n Crunch and we really think things could heat up with our dreamy new guy, Chris if this mopey third wheel wasn't always hanging around. ...

Odds & Ends: Nady, Loewen, Torrealba
Published 7/20/2008 by Nat Boyle at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Yorvit Torrealba is still unhappy as a backup for Chris Ianetta. Most likely not a coincidence that he's voicing it now with the deadline approaching. ...

Rumor Mill Roundup: July 20
Published 7/20/2008 at FanHouse
... remains unhappy backing up Chris Ianetta in Colorado. Could a trade be in the offing? He's signed to a reasonable deal and the Marlins are known to be looking for catching depth. ...

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