Mike Costanzo Rumors
By Tim Dierkes [December 12, 2007 at 4:42pm CST]
UPDATE, 12-12-07 at 4:41pm: Richard Justice notes that Tejada can demand a trade after the '08 season. That hadn't occurred to me; it diminishes his value to the Astros. UPDATE, 12-12-07 at 12:04pm: Rosenthal says Tejada is expected to play short for the Astros; Adam Everett's time may be up. Tejada's offensive output looks a lot better coming from short than it does coming from third, though it may be a moot point if Ty Wigginton is manning the hot corner. FROM 12-12-07 at 11:42am: This comes as a surprise, on the heels of a Rosenthal report to the contrary...
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By Tim Dierkes [November 7, 2007 at 10:00pm CST]
A major trade was struck tonight, as the Phillies acquired Brad Lidge and Eric Bruntlett for Michael Bourn, Geoff Geary, and Mike Costanzo. The makings of this deal surfaced earlier today, as it was revealed the Astros had interest in Francisco Cordero. The 'Stros had been talking about bringing in a center fielder, though no one expected Bourn. Phillies fans have to be happy to hear that the acquisition will allow Brett Myers to move back into the starting rotation. We were hearing just yesterday that Myers would remain in the pen. Perhaps Pat Gillick surveyed the market for a..
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