MLB Weekend Update: 06/02/2008

Oakland was busy Friday. They made 9 roster moves before the game:
DFA – Lenny Dinardo, Kevin Mellilo
15-day DL – Joey Devine, Mike Sweeney, Ryan Sweeney
Off DL – Kiko Calero
Up from the Minors – Travis Buck, Carlos Gonzalez, Brad Ziegler

Gonzalez was the main piece in the Dan Haren deal, which is looking better and better based off the performances they gotten from the guys in the deal.

Oakland is making a run, when only 1 man thought they could. If they make it to the playoffs, Billy Beane needs to win the Executive of the Year award.

Scores
Friday
PIT 4 STL 5
SD 7 SF 3
COL 9 CHN 10
HOU 1 MIL 5
FLA 3 PHI 12
ATL 2 CIN 3
LAN 9 NYN 5
WAS 7 ARI 4
DET 7 SEA 4
TOR 10 LAA 4
NYA 6 MIN 5
CLE 5 KC 4
CHA 1 TB 2
BOS 5 BAL 2
OAK 1 TEX 3

Saturday
PIT 14 STL 4
SD 5 SF 1
COL 4 CHN 5
HOU 1 MIL 4
ATL 7 CIN 8
LAN 2 NYN 3
FLA 7 PHI 3
WAS 0 ARI 4
TOR 2 LAA 3
NYN 7 MIN 6
CLE 2 KC 4
BOS 6 BAL 3
CHA 0 TB 2
DET 0 SEA 5
OAK 4 TEX 8

Sunday
PIT 4 STL 7
SD 3 SF 4
HOU 1 MIL 10
COL 3 CHN 5
ATL 2 CIN 6
FLA 5 PHI 7
WAS 0 ARI 5
LAN 1 NYN 6
DET 7 SEA 5
TOR 3 LAA 4
NYA 1 MIN 5
CLE 1 KC 6
CHA 3 TB 4
BOS 9 BAL 4
OAK 13 TEX 8

Transactions
Arizona Diamondbacks
Brandon Medders outrighted to the minors.
Atlanta Braves
Mark Kotsay placed on the DL (15-day, lower back soreness); Josh Anderson called up from the minors.
Boston Red Sox
Daisuke Matsuzaka placed on the DL (15-day, mild right rotator cuff strain); Jeff Bailey purchased from the minors; Clay Buchholz removed from the DL; Buchholz sent to the minors.
Chicago Cubs
Jim Brower traded from Cincinnati for cash considerations.
Chicago White Sox
Dewayne Wise designated for assignment; Juan Uribe removed from the DL.
Cincinnati Reds
Tom Shearn released and sold to Samsung Lions (Korean League); Josh Fogg placed on the DL (15-day, lumbar back spasms); Gary Majewski called up from the minors.
Cleveland Indians
Dan Reichert signed to a minor league contract; Travis Hafner placed on the DL (15-day, right shoulder strain); Shin-Soo Choo removed from the DL.
Colorado Rockies
Jason Hirsh sent to the minors for rehabilitation; Josh Newman sent to the minors; Glendon Rusch purchased from the minors.
Florida Marlins
Ross Wolf called up from the minors; Wolf outrighted to the minors.
Houston Astros
Jack Cassel sent to the minors.
Kansas City Royals
Neal Musser sent to the minors; Brayan Pena acquired off waivers from Atlanta; Luke Hudson transferred to the 60-Day DL; Pena designated for assignment; Kyle Davies called up from the minors.
Los Angeles Angels
Chone Figgins placed on the DL (15-day, right hamstring irritation); Howie Kendrick removed from the DL.
Milwaukee Brewers
Chris Woodward signed to a minor league contract.
Minnesota Twins
Howie Clark designated for assignment; Scott Baker sent to the minors for rehabilitation; Nick Punto removed from the DL.
New York Mets
Brandon Knight signed to a minor league contract.
New York Yankees
Morgan Ensberg designated for assignment; Scott Patterson called up from the minors.
Oakland Athletics
Kevin Melillo designated for assignment; Mike Sweeney placed on the DL (15-day, left knee inflammation); Ryan Sweeney placed on the DL (15-day, left toe contusion); Brad Ziegler purchased from the minors; Travis Buck called up from the minors; Kiko Calero removed from the DL; Joey Devine placed on the DL (15-day, right elbow inflammation); Lenny DiNardo designated for assignment; Carlos Gonzalez called up from the minors.
San Diego Padres
Shawn Estes placed on the DL (15-day, broken left thumb); Carlos Guevara removed from the DL.
San Francisco Giants
Kevin Correia sent to the minors for rehabilitation; Brian Horwitz purchased from the minors; Noah Lowry transferred to the 60-Day DL; Dan Ortmeier placed on the DL (15-day, broken left middle finger).
St. Louis Cardinals
Chris Duncan sent to the minors; Joe Mather called up from the minors; Kelvin Jimenez sent to the minors; Mark Worrell called up from the minors.
Tampa Bay Rays
Grant Balfour purchased from the minors.
Texas Rangers
Robinson Tejeda purchased from the minors; Dustin Nippert removed from the DL; Nippert outrighted to the minors; Kason Gabbard sent to the minors; Franklyn German refused minor league assignment and becomes a free agent.

Daily Rumors from MLB Trade Rumors
– Christian Guzman will wait to talk to the Nationals about a contract extension.
– The Giants may make most of their relievers available, including Erick Threets, Tyler Walker, Jack Taschner, Vinnie Chulk, and Brad Hennessey.
– The Centerfielder Market.
– The Matt Holliday trade rumors continue; the Rox could also move Garrett Atkins, Willy Taveras, and Brian Fuentes.
– The Royals claimed catcher Brayan Pena off waivers from the Braves, only to DFA him the next day.
– Mark Mulder will retire if he needs another surgery.
– The Mets are interested in Kevin Millar, Jason Bay, and Xavier Nady and could offer Aaron Heilman.
– Brandon Medders have cleared waivers and will report to the D’backs Triple A affiliate.
– Possible Buyers: St. Louis Cardinals.
– Possible Sellers: Detroit Tigers.
– Steve Trachsel could be on the way out in Baltimore.
– Seattle is thinking about Scott Hatteberg, which could mean the end of Richie Sexson.
– Jorge Posada will rejoin the Yankees by mid-week.
– Juan Uribe has come of the DL, but the White Sox won’t guarantee him playing time.
– Clay Buchholz has been sent to the minors; Curt Schilling is expected to start throwing in the next week.
– LaTroy Hawkins could go back to the Rockies if he continues to struggle in New York.
– Jose Vizcaino could attempt a comeback next year; he hasn’t played since joining the Cardinals in 2006.
– Ryan Zimmerman wants a David Wright contract (6 years, $55MM); the Nats want to give him an Ian Kinsler deal (5 years, $22MM).
– The Royals could take offers for Zack Greinke.
– The only way AJ Burnett is being dealt is if the Blue Jays are completely out of contention.
– The Dodgers may hold off on extension talks with Rafael Furcal and may decline Brad Penny’s option and trade him.
– Atlanta inquired on Joe Blanton but passed on the asking price.
– Morgan Ensberg joins the growing list of DFA players.
– Surprise – Mark Prior is having season ending surgery.
– Ken Griffey Jr won’t be traded until he gets 600 homers.
– The Reds will wait until after June 15th to trade Adam Dunn – he has a full no trade clause until then.
– Cleveland will listen to deals for CC Sabathia, but they want a Dan Haren deal for him.

Around the Web
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Top Prospect Alert’s Top MiLB Performances.
BA Prospect Blog
All Star Voting

Today’s Matchups
CIN at PHI, 7:05
Arroyo (4-4) vs Kendrick (4-2)
BOS at BAL, 7:05
Wakefield (3-4) vs Guthrie (2-6)
FLA at ATL, 7:10
Olsen (4-2) vs Reyes (2-3)
NYA at MIN, 7:10
Pettitte (5-5) vs Hernandez (6-2)
ARI at MIL, 8:05
Davis (2-2) vs Suppan (3-4)
CLE at TEX, 8:05
Laffey (3-3) vs Mathis (1-1)
PIT at STL, 8:15
Gorzelanny (4-5) vs Waiwright (5-2)
CHN at SD, 10:05
Zambrano (7-1) vs Baek (1-1)
DET at OAK, 10:05
Rogers (4-4) vs Harden (3-0)
COL at LAN, 10:10
Reynolds (0-2) vs Lowe (2-5)
LAA at SEA, 10:10
Santana (7-2) vs Washburn (2-6)
NYN at SF, 10:15
Perez (4-3) vs Sanchez (3-3)