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Week In Review: 5/8/11 – 5/14/11

By Dan Mennella | May 15, 2011 at 1:17pm CDT

A look back at the week that was here at MLBTR …

  • The Red Sox mulled alternatives to the struggling catching duo of Jason Varitek and Jarrod Saltalamacchia, although nothing is imminent.
  • The Nationals acquired speedy outfielder Gregor Blanco from the Royals for a player to be named, although Washington's outfield picture remains muddled. The Nats also designated reliever Brian Broderick for assignment.
  • The Mariners designated outfielder Ryan Langerhans for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Mike Wilson. The M's also DFA'd the perpetually embattled Milton Bradley, and the Padres aren't interested in bringing back Bradley.
  • Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has a new agent in Dan Lozano.
  • The Yankees said they won't discuss CC Sabathia's opt-out clause during the season.
  • The Astros' sale to Jim Crane is nearly complete. Houston also designated right-hander Nelson Figueroa for assignment and signed catcher Max Ramirez to a minor league deal. Figueroa accepted his assignment to Triple-A Round Rock.
  • The Pirates continued extension negotiations with star center fielder Andrew McCutchen. The Bucs also released lefty Scott Olsen.
  • The Orioles designated righty Josh Rupe for assignment.
  • Mets GM Sandy Alderson said it's unlikely that he'd trade Jose Reyes this season and then try to re-sign the shortstop in the offseason. Meanwhile, Reyes trade rumors persisted. As well, Carlos Beltran has been playing well, and whispers about his trade value kicked up.
  • The Athletics' young starters are basically untouchable, we learned.
  • Willy Aybar signed with the Edmonton Capitals of the independent North American League. Likewise, Pedro Feliz signed with the Camden RiverSharks of the Atlantic League, an independent league.
  • Frank McCourt continued his legal action against MLB following the league taking control of the Dodgers.
  • The White Sox designated righty Jeff Gray for assignment. Gray was then claimed by the Mariners.
  • The Blue Jays released outfielder Scott Podsednik.
  • MLB and the MLBPA made progress in talks regarding a new collective bargaining agreement.
  • Angels first baseman Kendry Morales was lost for the season to ankle surgery.
  • The D'Backs said they're open to acquiring pitching and moving their reserves. Arizona also released lefty Ron Mahay.
  • The Yankees designated right-hander Jess Todd for assignment.
  • Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer continued to impress upon being called up to the bigs, but his agent, Scott Boras, said he's not much interested in discussing a long-term deal with Kansas City.
  • Draft news and a few mocks were published as we draw closer to June.
  • Rockies third baseman Ian Stewart, demoted again to Triple-A, discussed a potential trade from the Colorado organization.
  • The Cubs outrighted righty Thomas Diamond from their 40-man roster.
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  1. Coach Steve Tucker

    14 years ago

    Great sum up of the week….

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  2. Im_Sorry_its_True

    14 years ago

    I don’t see the Angels being in 1st place past May, the Angels have a joke of a team, at leat in the offensive area 

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