MLB Trade Rumors...

[RyanLeafOfBets]

Garza to the Reds?


According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Reds are talking to the Cubs about a possible trade for Matt Garza.

It was thought that Garza would stick with the Cubs through Tuesday's trade deadline after being skipped in the rotation due to cramping in his right triceps, but the Cubs are clearly taking calls. In fact, ESPN's Jayson Stark was told by an executive that there's "very high chance" Garza will be dealt before Tuesday's deadline. The Blue Jays, who are targeting a pitcher they can control for 2013, are also believed to be in the mix.

[RyanLeafOfBets]

Victorino to the Reds?

Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports that Shane Victorino is the Reds' "top target" in their search for a leadoff hitter, and their interest in Juan Pierre "appears to have been exaggerated."

The general feeling had seemed to be that Pierre was the most likely target for the Reds, but he might just be a fallback option. The problem, Knobler says, is that the Reds feel the Phillies' asking price for Victorino is too high at this point. The Dodgers and Pirates have also been linked to the Hawaiian outfielder.

[RyanLeafOfBets]

Beckett on the move?

Despite a report of the Red Sox shopping righty Josh Beckett to the Rangers and Braves, there was a clear vibe from reporters this morning that a trade is unlikely. Beckett can veto any trade given his 10-and-5 rights, and he's owed $37MM through 2014.

[RyanLeafOfBets]

Joe Blanton is being discussed in talks w/ the Orioles.

Orioles Are Blanton's Most Interested Suitor

By Tim Dierkes [July 30 at 8:55pm CST]
8:55pm: The teams continue haggling about players and money, Jayson Stark of ESPN.com reports (on Twitter). The Phillies would absorb more money if they get a better prospect in return.
8:15pm: The Orioles are declining to trade Schoop for Blanton, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports (on Twitter). The teams are deep in negotiations, Connolly writes. Five to seven teams, including the Blue Jays, have showed interest in Blanton, according to Connolly.
8:04pm: The Phillies want to shed all of Blanton's contract (he's owed $3.02MM from here until the end of the season), but the Orioles are hesitant to take on that much salary in this case, Connolly reports (Twitter links). The Phillies believe they have other options, so negotiations could continue until the trade deadline on Tuesday.
7:03pm: Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer hears the Phillies want infield prospect Jonathan Schoop for Blanton. Schoop, 20, entered the season as the Orioles' number three prospect behind Dylan Bundy and Manny Machado, according to Baseball America. However, he didn't crack the publication's midseason list of the top 50 prospects in the game. Schoop has a .244/.301/.391 batting line in 413 plate appearances at Double-A this year.
4:39pm: The Phillies have sent Blanton's medical records to the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports (on Twitter).
11:04am: The Orioles are Joe Blanton's most interested suitor, according to MLB.com's Britt Ghiroli. She reminds us that the Cardinals and Blue Jays have also expressed interest. But for the Orioles, the Phillies' righty is "there if they want him," a source tells Ghiroli. Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com says the Orioles have been checking Blanton out since spring training, and Danny Knobler of CBS Sports reported on the team's interest as well today. Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun tweets that while the Orioles are one of five to seven teams that inquired on Blanton and they may be the most intrigued, the organization is torn on whether he'll help.

[RyanLeafOfBets]

Latest On Ryan Dempster

By Tim Dierkes [July 30 at 8:26pm CST]
8:26pm: The Cubs and Dodgers are still discussing scenarios involving Dempster and Soriano, Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports (on Twitter). The Dodgers repeated today that they won't trade Webster for Dempster, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports (on Twitter).
4:57pm: There hasn't been any recent dialogue between the Dodgers and Cubs, ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports (on Twitter).
2:41pm: Dodgers pitching prospects Zach Lee, Allen Webster, and Chris Reed are all off the table in Dempster talks, tweets Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus.
1:41pm: Talks between the Dodgers and Cubs for Dempster are gaining momentum, reports Scott Miller of CBS Sports. The Cubs are trying to bend over backwards to get Dempster to the Dodgers, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
1:09pm: The Nationals have positioned themselves as the perfect fallback option for the Cubs on Dempster, reports ESPN's Jayson Stark. It's unknown whether Dempster would approve a trade to the Nats.
12:08pm: The Cubs and Dodgers are still discussing righty Ryan Dempster, tweets Yahoo's Tim Brown. Left fielder Alfonso Soriano remains part of these trade talks, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The Dodgers are said to be Dempster's first choice, and he controls the process with 10-and-5 rights. Yesterday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote that the Cubs' failed attempt to obtain pitching prospect Allen Webster from the Dodgers for Dempster left those talks stalemated. The Dodgers have had an offer on the table for Dempster since July 19th, writes Doug Padilla of ESPNChicago.com.

[RyanLeafOfBets]

Sorry for so much substance... took some nyquil and out of it.

[RyanLeafOfBets]

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Reds are talking to the Diamondbacks about a trade for Lyle Overbay.

Overbay was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Monday in order to make room for Chris Johnson on the roster. If acquired, the 35-year-old would function as a backup at first base. The 35-year-old is hitting .292/.367/.448 with two homers and an .815 OPS in 110 plate appearances this season.

[RyanLeafOfBets]

Jim Bowden of ESPN.com and MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM reports that the Giants continue to discuss a possible Hunter Pence deal with the Phillies.

KPIX-TV in San Francisco reported late Sunday night that the Giants had a "deal in place" for Pence, but Bowden hears that the two sides are not close to an agreement. The Giants also refuse to give up prospect outfielder Gary Brown in any deal.

[samgurt]

maholm and reed johnson to braves.

maholm has been hot the past month.

[BigD66]

Travis Snyder just got pulled and is now doing the hugs & handshakes in the dugout. Blue Jays pulled something off...

[CanuckG]

ya jays received garza

[LostBankroll]

Cal Ripken JR to the Orioles

[BigD66]

Brad Lincoln from Pittsburgh to Toronto for Travis Snyder

[CanuckG]

Brad Lincoln from Pittsburgh to Toronto for Travis Snyder

Lincoln??? Why would Jays want him? WTF

[CanuckG]

wow it is true

[RyanLeafOfBets]

Lincoln??? Why would Jays want him? WTF

Wondering same thing... but yep, it's a deal.

[lunchbawks]

great thread

snider sucked anyways only answer was to move him

[CanuckG]

I understand Jays are without a majority of their rotation but come on this year is over keep your prospects....he's basically a rental for NOTHING.

[CanuckG]

great thread

lincoln pitching for toronto as we speak. snider sucked anyways only answer was to move him

Carpenter is pitching right now

he's GOING to be pitching in the future

[RyanLeafOfBets]

I understand Jays are without a majority of their rotation but come on this year is over keep your prospects....he's basically a rental for NOTHING.

From everything i've read, Snider needed a change of scenery. Toronto very displeased with his inability to capitalize on opportunities. Maybe this could end up a good trade for both sides?

[ColdBeerHere]

All this yappin' and rumors, and nothing on the Yanks ? C'mon Now ! Someone give me a rumor or six on the Yanks !

[NYSportsGuy210]

Yankees got Ichiro Friggin Suzuki.....now shut your pie hole Yoko.

[Rich Boy]

Snider and Lincoln both 1st round picks, I say its a fair trade right now.

[RyanLeafOfBets]

All this yappin' and rumors, and nothing on the Yanks ? C'mon Now ! Someone give me a rumor or six on the Yanks !

I'm as surprised as you are... no yanks rumors!

[secueritae]

Blue Jays not done dealing

Shi Davidi @ShiDavidi Thames traded to mariners for delabar

[King Mayan]

Dodgers get Brandon League from Seattle..

[CanuckG]

Dodgers get Brandon League from Seattle..

he's either good or down right awful and blows up

[King Mayan]

he's either good or down right awful and blows up

Ned colletti you motherfukker.

[vyomguy]

soto to rangers from cubs

[vyomguy]

Mariners acquired RHP Logan Bawcom and OF Leon Landry from the Dodgers for RHP Brandon League.

[vyomguy]

Nate Schierholtz has requested a trade from the Giants.

[YorkHunt]

i can see schierholtz combined with someone for pence and a minor leaguer

[lunchbawks]

Nate Schierholtz has requested a trade from the Giants.

no kidding. giants in a major race right now and SF keeps sending lincecum to win games

i would do the same in his shoes

[YorkHunt]

Giants are all around better than the dodgers. Especially if they can land one more arm and one more solid bat.

[RyanLeafOfBets]

Victorino just went to the Dodgers... Pence could still end up in SF