Some notes from Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com…
- The Diamondbacks continue to pursue a number three or four starter in the wake of Brandon Webb's setback. A club official acknowledged that such a pickup was possible, but “I don’t think any team will be willing to give up that kind of pitcher at the start of the season.”
- Rosenthal says the team has infield depth to use in a trade, and reiterated that they'd love to move Chris Snyder and the $11.25MM left on his contract. The Rangers and Red Sox are said to be looking for infielders, and the Mariners could join them following Jack Hannahan's injury.
- The Tigers are shopping Nate Robertson, but Arizona doesn't consider him enough of an upgrade. Zach Duke and Paul Maholm are not available.
- The best available starter may be Chad Gaudin, who was released by the Yankees on Thursday.
- The Brewers considered a Jeff Suppan for Snyder trade, but didn't want to take on Snyder's 2011 salary. Suppan will earn $12.5MM this season, the final one on his contract.
- The Cubs do not expect to make a trade for a reliever before Opening Day, but they've scouted Jason Frasor and Scott Downs, plus Luke Gregerson of the Padres.
- Nick Green has an out clause in his minor league contract, but the Dodgers may add him to the roster to serve as the backup shortstop.
So the Diamondbacks want to trade Chris Snyder and his $11MM salary to a team for a quality SP but they don’t want to eat any of his salary?
Not going to happen Josh Byrnes.
For what reason would the Padres already want to trade Gregerson.
There shouldn’t be any reason. The Padres shouldn’t even be thinking about trading Gregerson. He’s young, cheap, and effective.
Exactly it just doesn’t make any sense.
I still see Snyder in Seattle
I’d happily trade Nelson Figueroa and pick up all of Snyder’s salary.
I’d happily trade Nelson Figueroa and pick up all of Snyder’s salary.
Why are the Red Sox looking for infielders?