Odds and Ends: Guillen, Crede, Hamilton, Boone

Rounding up some of the day’s random rumors and tidbits…

• Jose Guillen might get a light suspension for his exploits.
• There was a report that the Brewers were close to obtaining Joe Crede, but it was published last night.
• The BBWAA approved a new resolution for 2013.  Any player with a contract provision linked to a major award of theirs will not be considered for that award.  Makes sense – to repeat Curt Schilling’s situation.  Curt Schilling could get a million bucks by netting one Cy Young vote in 2008.  The BBWAA would rather preserve its right to have members make off-the-wall votes on occasion without bribery being accused.
• The Reds traded Buck Coats to the Jays.  They also released Jorge Cantu.  They now have an open spot on the 40-man roster.
• Could the Rays re-acquire Josh Hamilton?  There’s speculation on the topic in Nashville.
• Buster Olney says Aaron Boone interests the Giants, Nationals, and Brewers.