Eduardo Morlan Rumors
By Tim Dierkes [March 19, 2009 at 11:17am CST]
According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Rays reclaimed pitcher Eduardo Morlan today. Morlan had been a Rule 5 pick by the Brewers. To keep a Rule 5 pick you have to keep him on the Major League roster all year, so it can be tough for a contender to pull off. The Rays paid $25K to take Morlan back; a deal could not be reached to keep him with Milwaukee. Morlan, 23 in March, posted solid numbers in Double A last year for the Rays.
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By Tim Dierkes [March 17, 2009 at 1:16pm CST]
According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Brewers claimed reliever Wes Littleton off waivers from the Red Sox. Rule 5 pick Eduardo Morlan was designated for assignment to make room. Morlan could end up back with the Rays if they'll have him. The Sox had acquired Littleton from Texas for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
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By Tim Dierkes [November 28, 2007 at 9:10pm CST]
UPDATE, 11-28-07 at 9pm: It's now a done deal. The Twins substituted 21 year-old reliever Eduardo Morlan instead of Rincon. UPDATE, 11-28-07 at 7:30pm: This thing hasn't gone through yet because of concerns over Rincon's elbow. The deal will either be finalized or killed by Thursday, according to Scott Miller. The trade has been in the works for a few days. UPDATE, 11-28-07 at 4pm: Neal reports that the Twins have interest in Aaron Rowand, which is really surprising given his reported demands. I don't see it. Neal adds that Craig Monroe may now be non-tendered and the Garza trade..
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