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Odds & Ends: Westbrook, Beltre, Oliver Perez

Eight years ago today, the Diamondbacks signed amateur free agent Carlos Gonzalez out of Venezuela.  Two major trades later, CarGo is establishing himself as a star in Colorado.  Links for Tuesday...

• ESPN's Jerry Crasnick runs through a slew of August trade candidates, including Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, and Chone Figgins.
• The Padres originally intended to acquire Jake Westbrook for themselves, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
• Dave Cameron of FanGraphs wonders how teams will value Adrian Beltre on the free agent market this winter.
• The Mets won't try to convince Oliver Perez to accept a minor league assignment again, according to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News.  The Mets still don't plan on releasing Perez, preferring him to take a roster spot.
• The Braves released Willy Taveras from their Triple A club, according to the International League transactions page.

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