Let's take a look at some items out of the NL West..
- After a potential August trade to San Francisco failed to come to fruition, Padres closer Heath Bell believes that he will still be a member of the club next season. "I think I'm coming back next year. We're not talking, but I feel like something is going to happen," the closer said, according to Corey Brock of MLB.com (via Twitter).
- The Rockies will have to make some roster moves after activating closer Huston Street and setupman Matt Lindstrom. The game of musical chairs could end with J.C. Romero being designated for assignment, tweets Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
- An unknown team claimed catcher Ramon Hernandez before he was pulled back off of waivers and Reds skipper Dusty Baker guesses that the Giants were the team to claim him, writes Hal McCoy of the Dayton Daily News.
when do they have to give the A’s the 2 players they owe them i think ian stewart will end up being one of them
Please tell me the Reds are working on a trade with SF for Hernandez.
It would be foolish for arb to be offered to Hernadez, who would be crazy to turn it down at his age. He could be awarded a high amount and it be would be a waste of resources for the Reds. Unless there is some under the table agreement for him NOT to accept arb and then sign a minor league contract.
Padres have backed themselves into a corner on Bell. They HAVE to sign him or they get NOTHING for him when he walks.
He has already said he WILL accept arbitration if offered and his comps are in the $12-13 million range.