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Jason Davis — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:15:22 +0000

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still in talks with the Yankees for Dan Haren. The DBacks are looking for a closer in the deal, either Joba or another hard throwing Yankee prospect. The Yankees won’t include Joba in trade talks foe Haren.

On the other hand the Yankees are building a package around Noesi/Mcallister and Nova. Looks like this will go down to Monday night since the DBacks want to trade Haren before his next scheduled start Tuesday.

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Dan Haren Rumors:Saturday

Jason Davis — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:36:10 +0000

The Yankees are willing to surrender Nova, pitching prospect Zach McAllister, and two prospects for Haren, but they will not eat money and include Chamberlain in a trade, tweets SI.com’s Jon Heyman. McAllister’s father works in Arizona’s scouting department and is said to be pushing for his son to come to Arizona. In a second tweet, Heyman says the Yanks would be willing to pay all of the money left on Haren’s deal, but they do not want to acquire Chad Qualls and Chris Snyder as well.
ESPN’s Jayson Stark says the Yankees were “never close” to a deal for a Haren, having rejected a D-Backs’ proposal that would have sent Joba Chamberlain, highly regarded pitching prospect Ivan Nova, and two others to Arizona. The Yanks countered with a package built entirely around prospects. Another sticking point is the $33MM left on Haren’s contract. New York, like other interested clubs, wanted to give up fewer prospects if it means eating the remaining salary for Haren.
Sean Brennan, Mark Feinsand, and Roger Rubin of The New York Daily News spoke to a source who indicated that while the Yankees would like to swing a deal for Haren, they won’t do so “at all costs.”

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Roy Oswalt Rumors

Jason Davis — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:00:29 +0000

Roy Oswalt is another star pitcher on the trade market. Numerous teams are in on Oswalt but Oswalt may decide to demand that his $16MM option for 2012 is picked up and that may be a problem for any deal. Here are the rumors.

Oswalt said his 2012 option won’t be a deal-breaker if the Astros approach him with a deal that he likes (Twitter link).
The Twins are not in on Oswalt and have not even contacted the Astros about him, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). Rosenthal confirms that the Dodgers are talking to the Astros about their ace, but suggests L.A. may not have the prospects to satisfy GM Ed Wade.
The Dodgers are actively discussing Oswalt with the Astros and the teams have exchanged names, according to Stark. The Dodgers would likely need the Astros to pick up some salary in any trade.
The Astros would prefer not to trade Oswalt within the division, so they continue talking to the Phillies, while maintaining contact with the Cardinals, according to ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark. A source tells ESPN that the Cardinals would include major leaguers Jon Jay or Brendan Ryan in a deal.
The Phillies are still shopping Jayson Werth, partly to see if they can obtain prospects that they could use in an Oswalt trade, according to Stark. However, they don’t appear to be making progress on a Werth trade.

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Dan Haren to be moved

Jason Davis — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:43:52 +0000

The Arizona Diamondbacks have started to talk to teams about moving pitcher Dan Haren. The top teams that are interested include the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies.

D’Backs’ CEO Derrick Hall tells Piecoro (Twitter link) that there’s no clear front-runner for Haren and reiterates “nothing [is] imminent.” However, most reports still indicate that the Yanks are the favorite. AOL FanHouse’s Frankie Piliere ( Twitter) and Morosi both hear that Ivan Nova could be a key piece in a Haren trade with New York.
According to Rosenthal, the Yankees are front runners for Haren now, with the D’Backs telling clubs that they’re in “advanced negotiations” with one team. Ed Price of AOL FanHouse adds (via Twitter) that the Cardinals may be out of the Haren sweepstakes.
The Yankees are actively talking to the D’Backs about Haren, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com. If the Yanks can acquire Haren for prospects, Stark says they are poised to accelerate talks.

The D’Backs have told rival teams that they are intent on moving Haren before the deadline, according to Olney (via Twitter).
MLB executives tell ESPN.com’s Buster Olney that the D’Backs seem much more willing to deal Haren these days. The Tigers would have a tough time building an offer for Haren without including pitching prospect Jacob Turner.

MLB Trade Deadline News

Jason Davis — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:31:40 +0000

We heard recently from ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark that Ted Lilly will likely be traded before the deadline.
Frank Wren told David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he often has to turn away teams inquiring about the Braves’ young pitchers.
The Reds still need bullpen arms, says Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.
GM Dave Dombrowski tells FOX’s Jon Paul Morosi (Twitter) that the Tigers aren’t close to completing any trades.
The Braves aren’t showing much interest for now in Cody Ross, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman.
Corey Hart will have an MRI on his injured wrist tomorrow, according to the Brewers’ Twitter feed. Teams in the market for an outfielder, having already seen David DeJesus go down this week, will be closely monitoring the results.

Roy Oswalt to Nationals?

Jason Davis — Mon, 24 May 2010 02:37:47 +0000

A baseball source tells MLB.com’s Bill Ladson that the Washington Nationals are interested in trading for Roy Oswalt. As mentioned early, Roy Oswalt is willing to waive his no-trade clause.

This move is one that could really boost the Nationals but is something that probably will not happen for two reasons. First, in order to trade for Oswalt, the Nationals would have to give up numerous young prospects that they have took years to stock.

Second, Roy Oswalt is owed over 30 million dollars over the next two seasons and the Nationals cannot afford to add that contract to their books.

However, it sure would be nice to see Stephen Strasburg and Scott Olsen paired up with Oswalt for the Nationals.

Dana Eveland designated for assignment

Jason Davis — Mon, 24 May 2010 02:10:07 +0000

The Toronto Blue Jays plan to designate Dana Eveland for assignment Monday. If he clears waivers, Eveland will accept his assignment and report to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Eveland was very successful to start the season for the Blue Jays. Many believed Eveland could be part of a very successful, young rotation for the Jays. He started the season with a 3.82 ERA in his first six outings. Then, after facing the Red Sox May 11th, he has struggled mightily.

He has a 16.39 ERA in his last three starts following the game against the Red Sox.

Jose Lima dies at 37

Jason Davis — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:48:43 +0000

Former all star Jose Lima, was found dead in his home Sunday morning due to cardiac arrest. He was taken to the hospital and was pronounced dead.

Lima’s wife Dorca Astacio said she knew something was wrong, but there wasn’t anything she could do.

“Jose was complaining while sleeping and I just thought he was having a nightmare,” Astacio told ESPNdeportes.com’s Enrique Rojas. “I called the paramedics, but they couldn’t help him.”

Throughout his career Lima was 89-102 in 13 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.

Lima went to the All-Star Game while pitching for the Astros in 1999, when he won a career-high 21 games.

Jimmy Rollins back on DL

Jason Davis — Sun, 23 May 2010 04:42:28 +0000

Once again, Jimmy Rollins was placed on the disabled list after re-injuring his calf in Friday’s 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Before Saturday’s game, an MRI exam revealed a strain, according to Philadelphia general manager Ruben Amaro.

Rollins missed 29 games with a strained right calf before rejoining the Phillies on Monday. Batting leadoff, Rollins looked back to normal before leaving the game in the sixth inning after he felt a pop running to first base after a single.

Juan Castro replaced Rollins in the lineup Saturday night, and the Phillies recalled shortstop Wilson Valdez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Red Sox designate Jonathan Van Every

Jason Davis — Sun, 23 May 2010 04:35:09 +0000

In order to make room for Jacoby Ellsbury’s return, the Boston Red Sox designated Jonathan Van Every for assignment. Jacoby Ellsbury was activated from the disabled list after he fully recovered from a rib injury.

Van Every, 30, entered games mostly as a defensive replacement and hit .211/.286/.421 in 21 plate appearances this season. This was Van Every’s tenth year of pro ball and he has entered as a pitcher a few times when the Red Sox ran out of pitchers in the bullpen.

You have to think someone will take a chance on Van Every who has a decent glove to every outfield position and has an .853 career OPS at Triple-A.