Trade talk doesn’t bother Julian Tavarez

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Baseball Today: Thursday, May 8
Published 5/8/2008 by Art Martone (amartone@projo.com) at Projo Sox Blog
... -- got into his first game since April 24 and allowed three runs in his only inning of work. He told the Herald's Rob Bradford that the swirling trade rumors -- the Rockies allegedly are interested -- don't bother him and that "[whatever] I get, I'll take it." ...

Rockies Still Interested in Julian Tavarez
Published 5/8/2008 by McFleece at MLB Fleece Factor
Rob Bradford of The Boston Herald has an update on the Julian Tavarez/Colorado Rockies trade rumor, reporting that the Rockies remain interested in the versatile sinkerballer, who has been seldom used by the Red Sox recently. The rash of injuries and ineffectiveness of the Rockies pitching (starters and relievers) would seem to make Colorado’s interest in Tavarez even greater.  Tavarez can start or relieve, and seems accepting of either role.  Says the 34-year-old, “If you let me pick, I’ll say I want to start.  But to me, I’m the kind of guy who will do anything for my team. Whatever they want me to do, I’ll do it. Like now, after not pitching for (12) ...

Rockies' Talks For Tavarez Continue
Published 5/12/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
On May 8th, Rob Bradford of the Boston Herald reported that the Rockies remained interested in trading for Julian Tavarez, but no advancements had been made in the talks.  On May 9th, Rockies owner Dick Monfort said the team had no plans to acquire a fifth starter.  First, the Rox wanted to try 22 year-old rookie Greg ...