Odds And Ends: Holliday, Yabu, Bay, Latos

Some links to look through on the morning of the Midsummer Classic…

This week's chat will take place today at 2pm CST.
MLB.com's Mychael Urban keeps hearing about a possible deal that would send Matt Holliday, Orlando Cabrera and salary relief to the Braves for Yunel Escobar and prospects.
The Giants released Keiichi Yabu yesterday, according to the Kyodo News. He had been pitching in Triple A.
Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post says Albert Pujols belongs with the elite players in baseball history.
John Tomase of the Boston Herald says the Red Sox still aren't talking with Jason Bay about an extension, but there are indications they may revisit his contract before the end of the season.
It looks like the Padres will promote their top pitching prospect, Mat Latos, according to MLB.com's Corey Brock.
In the second part of my Q&A with NESN.com, I discuss Pedro Martinez, Clay Buchholz and the Mets.

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