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Brewers Asked About DeRosa

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In Tom Haudricourt's latest piece, he discusses the Brewers' failed attempt to acquire Mark DeRosa from the Indians.

Haudricourt talked to the Brewers assistant GM Gord Ash, who stated that the Brewers didn't have have what the Indians were looking for – young, major league-ready pitching.

Ash also mentions the Diamondbacks as a possible trade partner, but states that because the market has more buyers than sellers right now, the D'Backs can ask a higher price for players such as Doug Davis and Felipe Lopez. Haudricout quotes Ash saying that Arizona's asking price is "way too high."

Rosenthal On Giants, Dye, Lopez, Kennedy

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Diamond Leung passes along a clip in which Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports suggests potential trade targets for the Giants. Here are a few possibilities:

  • The Astros, now 5.0 games back in the NL Central, aren't about to trade Miguel Tejada away, so don't expect him to end up on the Giants.
  • Rosenthal says Jermaine Dye is a potential fit for the Giants, even though they aren't desperate for outfielders. If the Giants are willing to take on his $11.5MM salary, they wouldn't have to give up as much in return for Dye. The White Sox are just 5.0 games back themselves, however. 
  • Rosenthal also mentions Felipe Lopez and Adam Kennedy as cheaper options that could help the Giants out.  

Diamondbacks Ready To Start Selling?

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MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports that Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes sounds "like someone who had come face to face with reality" regarding his team's current state.

"It's the middle of June and we're 10 games under .500, so I think there's a reality as far as the types of discussions we have had and will have with other clubs," Byrnes said.

This was before the D-backs went on to lose three straight to a Mariners team that had some key players out with injuries.

Gilbert says that Byrnes hasn't indicated that a major overhaul is in the works, and to instead expect smaller moves involving veterans in the final year of their contracts. He mentions pitchers Doug Davis and Jon Garland, as well as second baseman Felipe Lopez and the injured Chad Tracy as candidates to find a new address.

Lopez Wants To Stay In Arizona

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With the Diamondbacks 11 games below .500 and 16 back in the NL West, it would make sense to see some moves to build for 2010 and beyond. MLB.com's Steve Gilbert tells us that Felipe Lopez hopes he's not involved in any of them.

Lopez, 29, is having a nice season at the plate for the Dbacks, hitting .299/.355/.413. He'd certainly be an appealing name for a number of teams, given his offense this year, as well as his versatility. He's seen time at second, third, short, and in the outfield since last season. He also signed a very affordable $3.5MM contract for 2009.

However, Lopez says he likes the Arizona organization and his teammates, and is happy where he is. Not only that, but he thinks the Dbacks can turn their season around still.

Should Arizona go into sell mode, or are they capable of making a run like the Rockies have made over the past few weeks to save their season? If they do become sellers, you have to imagine that Lopez will become a pretty good trade chip. Sorry Felipe.

Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Sano, Pedro, Sabathia, Lopez

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On this date 14 years ago, Darryl Strawberry signed a one-year deal with the Yankees for $675K, four months after being released by the Giants and five years after leaving New York to sign with the Dodgers as a free agent. Interestingly, this would be the most lucrative season of his career as it marked the final year of his Dodgers contract that would pay him $5.3MM in '95. Straw was never traded, but we are a little over one month from this year's trade deadline. Let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere…

  • Around the Majors spoke with Kiley McDaniel of Baseball Prospectus about Miguel Sano and the international signing period.
  • River Ave. Blues doesn't feel the Yankees will be able to find a spot for Pedro Martinez and doubts he could still be effective in the AL East.
  • Bleacher Nation finds the Cubs' interest in Pedro Martinez "strange," noting that they have no money to spend and that the Cubs need bats, not arms.
  • Jorge Says No! puts together a list of the teams that could be sellers over the next six weeks.
  • MLB Notebook looks at when it may be best for teams to deal specific players, including Erik Bedard, Juan Pierre and Matt Holliday.
  • Capitol Avenue Club goes back and reevaluates the C.C. Sabathia trade now that the Brewers have used the draft picks acquired for losing Sabathia as a free agent.
  • Goat Riders of the Apocalypse feels that Felipe Lopez would be a "cheap and quick upgrade" for the Cubs offense.

Cork Gaines writes for RaysIndex.com. If you have a suggestion for this feature, Cork can be reached here, and followed on Twitter here.

D’Backs Could Deal, But Don’t Expect Them To

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Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports that there's no reason to expect the D'Backs to trade the likes of Felipe Lopez and Doug Davis away, even if they decide they're willing to part with their impending free agents. The D'Backs could eventually investigate deals, but they aren't doing so now. Instead, they're focusing on getting as much production as possible from the players they have.

Since few teams are willing to take on salary or part with talented young players, the D'Backs could decide to hold on to their players and hope to receive draft picks in compensation for losing them as free agents. However, the players could always accept the D'Backs' offers of arbitration after the season, leaving the team with contracts they don't want or can't afford.

Morosi: D’Backs “Destined” To Be Sellers

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According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports the Diamondbacks are "destined to be deadline sellers," but his source says they've just had "preliminary trade discussions" so far. Now 26-35, the D'Backs are 14 games behind the Dodgers, and in last place in the NL West. Max Scherzer, Dan Haren and Justin Upton are likely untouchable, but "the vast majority" of the team's players could be available in the right deal:

  • The D'Backs may consider dealing Chad Qualls and even Stephen Drew, though they could only be obtained for a steep price.
  • Doug Davis could become available. He makes $8.75MM this year before becoming a free agent.
  • Felipe Lopez, who's making a reasonable $3.5MM this year, would likely appeal to some contenders. 
  • Jon Garland, who makes $6.25MM this year and at least $2.5MM in 2010, could also be moved.  

Odds And Ends: Fields, Grilli, Boras, D’Backs

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Some links for Thursday evening…

  • Josh Fields told MLB.com's Scott Merkin that he had a "blunt and straightforward" meeting with Ken Williams about his place on the White Sox.
  • Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports the White Sox drafted their GM's son, Tyler Williams, and Harold Baines Jr..
  • Jason Grilli was recently dealt to the Rangers and now he's working on a deal of his own. According to his Twitter, Grilli plans to exchange "cash or an item to be named later" for number 49.
  • Gavin McCourt, the son of Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, was drafted by the Red Sox. The 39th round pick says Scott Boras wouldn't fit into his "family dynamics," so his dad will represent him, according to the LA Times .
  • Scott Bordow of the East Valley Tribune believes it's time for the Diamondbacks to sell, beginning with Felipe Lopez and Doug Davis.
  • And I'll be talking baseball on 590 KFNS in St. Louis tonight at 11pm CST, so tune in if you're in the area. If not, you can always listen online.

Odds and Ends: Astros, Saito, Yankees

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Links for Monday night…

  • Astros GM Ed Wade is "kicking the tires" on players to share time with Geoff Blum at third next year. It seems unlikely that they can afford Ty Wigginton.
  • The Marlins haven’t yet inquired on Takashi Saito, a recent non-tender.
  • It’s "very unlikely" though "not impossible" that Mark Teixeira or Manny Ramirez becomes a Yankee according to Tyler Kepner. He also thinks that the longer Andy Pettitte waits, the lower the chances are of a return to the Yankees.
  • Adam Everett thinks the Tigers are a great fit for him. Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski said Everett’s in line to get most of the starts at shortstop.
  • Felipe Lopez could be a positive for the D’Backs in spite of his questionable effort and unspectacular defense, writes Keith Law.
  • Rob Neyer thinks that the Yankees "pretty obviously overpaid" for A.J. Burnett.
  • Here’s a video clip of Bronx Banter authors and Anthony McCarron debating the pros and cons of the Burnett signing.
  • Sarah D. Morris weighs in on the Dodgers’ offseason moves.
  • Tony Massarotti ranks the five worst current pitching contracts.

Felipe Lopez Signs With Diamondbacks

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FRIDAY: The deal is official; Lopez passed his physical.  First Boras client to sign.

THURSDAY: According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman, the Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year, $3.5MM deal with infielder Felipe Lopez.  It’s a quality move with upside.  We knew Arizona had made an offer, but it seemed that Lopez (a Boras client) was seeking multiple yeares.

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