Week In Review: 8/29/10 – 9/4/10

It's time to take a look back at the highlights of this past week which included the waiver trade deadline..

• Unquestionably, the biggest story of the week was the White Sox being awarded Manny Ramirez after submitting the winning claim.  Chicago will owe the slugger $3.8MM for the remainder of 2010 but three-quarters of that will be deferred without interest.  White Sox GM Kenny Williams doesn't think that the quirky superstar will be a clubhouse distraction.
• Texas swung a deal for Jeff Francoeur by sending Joaquin Arias to the Mets.  The Rangers DFA'd Brandon Boggs to make room for him.
• The Marlins and pitcher Ricky Nolasco are far apart on terms for a long-term contract.  The hurler still has two arbitration years left because of his Super Two status.
• Matt Kemp is reportedly seeking a deal similar to that of Nick Markakis but knows that he won't get that out of the Dodgers.
• The Dodgers will be on the lookout for a big bat and a catcher this offseason.  They will also pursue an extension with Ted Lilly.  The Yankees had the winning claim on the lefthander but couldn't get a deal done with Ned Colletti & Co.
• The Rockies bolstered their bullpen by acquiring Manny Delcarmen from the Red Sox.  Boston received minor league righty Chris Balcom-Miller in return.
• Righthander Chad Durbin wants to return to the Phillies and it sounds like the feeling is mutual.
• Mark Prior inked a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.  The righthander will turn 30 on Tuesday.
• For the umpteenth time, the Rangers were on the cusp of acquiring Mike Lowell but ultimately did not.
• Washington extended Livan Hernandez's deal, giving him a $1MM, one-year pact laden with incentives.
• Two MLB stars have parted ways with their agents.  Alex Rodriguez is no longer with Scott Boras and Jayson Werth is looking for new representation.
• Oakland signed Jeremy Hermida and assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate.  He was cut loose by the BoSox earlier in the week.
• The Mets are open to a multi-year deal with knuckleballer R.A. Dickey.
• Milwaukee will be on the lookout for pitching this winter.
• The Red Sox claimed Mike Napoli on waivers but couldn't reach a deal with the Halos.
• Minnesota shipped Loek Van Mil to the Angels to complete the Brian Fuentes deal.  The Twins DFA'd the 7'1" pitcher earlier in the week.
• Colorado signed Luis Ayala.
• Former big league catcher Mike Rivera found a new home with the Marlins.
• The Padres DFA'd righthander Cesar Carrillo on Wednesday.