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Lefty Relievers: Ohman, Grabow, Eyre, Mahay
2:50pm: Stark says Ohman's probably staying put despite interest from ten teams.
2:39pm: Buster Olney says the Phillies will probably come up empty on a lefty reliever.
2:02pm: Rob Bradford of the Boston Herald says the Braves asked for a pitching prospect for Ohman, and the Red Sox passed. Mahay remains a possibility.
1:07pm: MLB.com's Mark Bowman says the Braves could keep Ohman. So far they're not finding offers superior to the supplemental draft pick they could get after the season.
THURSDAY, 12:24pm: Jayson Stark has the Yanks and Red Sox battling for Eyre.
WEDNESDAY, 11:50pm: Let's talk lefty relievers.
- David O'Brien names the Red Sox, Cardinals, Rays, Tigers, and White Sox parties interested in Will Ohman. But the Sox might end up with John Grabow, and the Tigers may be content with Kyle Farnsworth as their relief addition. Grabow may also be on the Rays' radar.
- MLB.com's Mark Bowman has the Rays, Yankees, and Red Sox after Ohman, with the Cardinals out of the bidding.
- Sean McAdam sees Boston's interest in Ohman as minimal. Instead, they're eyeing Scott Eyre and Ron Mahay. They've even offered Brandon Moss for Mahay, which seems solid. Nick Cafardo believes righties Huston Street and J.J. Putz are still in the mix.
- 15 scouts watched Arthur Rhodes struggle tonight.
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Sheesh. Are the Cardinals going to do anything here or just give up the season?
Posted by: 99Perfectos | July 30, 2008 at 11:54 PM
I could see a pretty solid deal going down with Dunn and Affeldt heading to TB
Posted by: redhawk61 | July 30, 2008 at 11:55 PM
The Atlanta-Journal article by O'Brien originally said the Ohman-Cardinals deal was a done deal and that it was for a low-level prospect.
It has since been edited.
Posted by: HL | July 30, 2008 at 11:57 PM
if the sox get grabow and putz or street their bullpen goes from shaky to completely solid
Posted by: CSIZZL3 | July 31, 2008 at 12:01 AM
"The Cardinals were believed to be among the teams most interested in Braves lefthander Will Ohman. But talks between the teams broke off Wednesday." - Joe Strauss, STL P-D
Posted by: 99Perfectos | July 31, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Today ESPN 1450 "Mike Gill Show" was reporting that the Phillies are working on dealing SS Jason Donald for LHP George Sherril, he was talking to one of the Phillies beat writers at the time.
Funny there was a "rumor" on a Philly station saying Cole Hamels had a broken elbow, The host asked about it and the beat writer said, he is standing 5 feet from me and looks good to me.
Posted by: tylinden | July 31, 2008 at 12:05 AM
The Tigers should not be content with Farnsworth as their relief addition. They need a lefty.
Posted by: Rob M. | July 31, 2008 at 12:07 AM
There is a rumor that Jamie Garcia isn't with the Memphis team in Fresno right now. That could be false, that could mean he is involved in a trade or that could mean he is the lefty reliever the Cardinals are getting.
Posted by: HL | July 31, 2008 at 02:44 AM
I don't understand why the Cubs want to trade Eyre. Lou wants 2 lefties in the 'pen and he's got 2 good ones in Cotts and Eyre. Would they rather have Marshall? He is just a long-reliever, not a spot guy. If they do have a roster crunch in August when Wood and Lieber get back they could always put Eyre on waivers. Some team will take him. What if Wood or Lieber have a setback and don't get back untill August? Then they could keep Eyre as a September callup. This doesn't make sense.
Posted by: Joe | July 31, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Could the Mets get Brandon Moss for Shoenweiss?
Posted by: statnut | July 31, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Tim - I know you're busy today but maybe when you have a few moments - could you block Popparomeo and his constant plugging of his website - I can't be the only one that finds it annoying
Posted by: touchmymonkey | July 31, 2008 at 01:14 PM
I heard a radio report saying Eyre will not be a Cub by the end of the day. I know Lou does not trust him much, so I would not be suprised.
Posted by: studio179 | July 31, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Would Lowrie for Mahay make sense for both teams?
The royals' scouts would have to be sold that Lowrie can stay at SS or they'd create a bigger logjam at 2B.
Posted by: Billy Heywood | July 31, 2008 at 02:22 PM
this is typical. all this hype and then pretty much nothing happens...yet I get sucked in every year!
Posted by: rmc | July 31, 2008 at 02:54 PM
David O'Brien names the Red Sox, Cardinals, Rays, Tigers, and White Sox parties interested in Will Ohman. But the Sox might end up with John Grabow, ...
If you are to mention both Sox teams in one paragraph, it might be good to not shorten them to Sox afterwards. Which one?
Posted by: dakuda | July 31, 2008 at 02:55 PM
I'm really glad the Cubs haven't made any moves except the Harden one. I've never been as optimistic about a Cubs team as I have this year, and I like the team as is. Hopefully Edmonds 2 HR day will dispel any trade rumors for an OF, we don't need one.
Posted by: John Difford | July 31, 2008 at 02:57 PM
This post has to do with a Cub lefty. Don't take it out on Cub fans because your GM has done nothing yet.
Posted by: studio179 | July 31, 2008 at 02:59 PM
studio, don't worry. Joel is cool...just venting a bit. He was probably half kidding anyway.
As a Cubs fan, I am LOVING our roster and the play of Edmonds and Johnson against the rival brewers has just confirmed what most of us already knew. We have no need for a trade...we have CF covered.
I am also glad to hear the Cards didn't trade for bullpen help. This should really help us when they come to Chicago next weekend.
Posted by: Aduncaroo | July 31, 2008 at 04:05 PM
No problem, Adun. I am laid back and post things with little fun digs sometimes myself. Joel, I would not be happy as a Cardninal fan if no moves were made either. Ofcourse, as a Cub fan...well, you know.
I'm glad to hear another Cub fan feel good about CF. Some were calling for another CFer. If a deal was to be made, I'd rather another BP arm, but that's me. I know Johnson and Edmonds were both scrap heap so to speak. Both are getting it done. I hope they both don't get hurt at the same time. Hendry made great judgment calls.
A season it does not make and plenty of times to play each other some more. But how about that nice little 4 game statement we just made. So sweet...
Posted by: studio179 | July 31, 2008 at 04:24 PM
"Lieber is not going to play for the Cubs gain this year."
THANK THE GODS!!!
Posted by: BigFreak | August 01, 2008 at 10:30 AM
"A season it does not make and plenty of times to play each other some more. But how about that nice little 4 game statement we just made. So sweet..."
Well said. Have you noticed how silent all the Brewers posters are now? Tis a sweet, succulent silence....
P.S. What's the deal with Ryan Braun bunting with nobody on base (with some pretty bad bunts, too)? Also, how about Rich Harden? He's playing a hell of a lot better for the Cubs than he was for the A's. I guess it helps when you play for fans who actually give a damn. Thank you, Jim Hendry, for getting this guy! Now go out and get a solid reliever for the pen.
Posted by: BigFreak | August 01, 2008 at 10:39 AM