Pirates Had Another Offer For LaRoche
Before the Pirates dealt Adam LaRoche to Boston, a second team made them an offer, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. An unknown club proposed a deal that would have sent a major leaguer and a borderline prospect to Pittsburgh for LaRoche. The Pirates would have had to take on the major leaguer's salary in the deal, which wasn't proposed by the Giants.
They've made four trades already, but the Pirates could continue dealing. GM Neal Huntington tells MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez that none of his players are untouchable.
Twins Seek Infielders; No Holliday For Tigers
The Twins continue their search for infielders and the Tigers don't seem likely to acquire Matt Holliday. Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports has the details:
- The Twins, who could use infield help, have discussed an Orlando Cabrera trade with the A's.
- The Twins could also pursue Jack Wilson, Freddy Sanchez or Marco Scutaro.
- Mark Teahen could be an option, but it's unclear whether the Royals would deal within the division.
- Ken Rosenthal hears that the Giants and Tigers will not be serious players for Matt Holliday.
- The A's gave the Tigers a list of prospects to discuss for Holliday, but talks didn't develop.
- The Tigers didn't want to discuss lefty Casey Crosby.