Bill Hall is unhappy with his situation in Milwaukee. He’s started to lose playing time to Russell Branyan and feels he’s earned an opportunity to try to get out of his funk since he’s switched positions each of the last 2 seasons.
While the situation isn’t the greatest, I don’t think the team owes him anything. They’ve given him 2 months to get going and he hasn’t. If they wait any longer, the team could be completely out of contention.
If I were the GM, I would check the trade market, but I wouldn’t sell low. Hall is a useful player and I don’t think they would get fair value for him. He’s also fairly affordable for the next 2 seasons.
Scores
PIT 5 STL 4
CHN 7 SD 6
FLA 5 ATL 7
CIN 4 PHI 5
ARI 3 MIL 4
COL 2 LAN 8
NYN 2 SF 10
LAA 4 SEA 2
CLE 13 TEX 9
NYA 5 MIN 6
BOS 3 BAL 6
DET 2 OAK 3
Transactions
Atlanta Braves
Phil Stockman sent to the minors; John Smoltz removed from the DL.
Baltimore Orioles
Luis Hernandez designated for assignment; Radhames Liz called up from the minors.
Cleveland Indians
Tom Mastny called up from the minors; Michael Aubrey sent to the minors.
Colorado Rockies
Brad Hawpe sent to the minors for rehabilitation.
Houston Astros
Geoff Geary removed from the DL.
New York Mets
Raul Gonzalez signed to a minor league contract.
Philadelphia Phillies
Shane Youman released; Chris Snelling removed from the DL; T.J. Bohn sent to the minors.
San Diego Padres
Justin Hampson removed from the DL; Sean Henn outrighted to the minors.
San Francisco Giants
Erick Threets removed from the DL; Threets designated for assignment.
Texas Rangers
Vicente Padilla placed on bereavement list; A.J. Murray called up from the minors.
Daily Rumors from MLB Trade Rumors
– The Yankees are looking for a new set up man since Joba Chamberlain has been moved to the rotation; Brian Fuentes is the leading name.
– The Padres are still not ready to throw in the towel.
– Freddy Garcia could be in the majors by late August.
– Rumor has it Kenny Lofton is asking for $6MM.
– Ozzie Guillen wants some changes with his team.
– The Dodgers are looking for a veteran utility infielder to back up Rafael Furcal.
– Jason Lane could exercise an out clause in his contract with the Yankees since he hasn’t been called up.
– The Rangers and Josh Hamilton were closing in on an extension that is now on hold; Hamilton switched agents.
– The Right Field Market.
– Daivd Ortiz could miss the rest of the season with his wrist injury; the Sox could make a deal to replace the hitter.
– The Giants DFA Erick Threets; he’s expected to be claimed by another team.
– Bill Hall is hoping for a trade since he’s lost playing time to Russ Branyan.
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Today’s Matchups
HOU at PIT, 7:05
Rodriguez (1-1) vs Dumatrait (2-2)
CIN at PHI, 7:05
Harang (2-7) vs Eaton (1-3)
TB at BOS, 7:05
Garza (4-1) vs Masterson (1-0)
TOR at NYA, 7:05
Halladay (6-5) vs Chamberlain (1-2)
STL at WAS, 7:10
Lohse (5-2) vs Perez (2-4)
FLA at ATL, 7:10
Badenhop (1-3) vs Campillo (2-0)
ARI at MIL, 8:05
Johnson (4-1) vs McClung (2-2)
CLE at TEX, 8:05
TBD (0-0) vs Murray (1-0)
BAL at MIN, 8:10
Liz (0-0) vs Slowey (2-4)
KC at CHA, 8:11
Greinke (5-2) vs Floyd (5-2)
CHN at SD, 10:05
Marquis (2-3) vs Ledezma (0-2)
DET at OAK, 10:05
Willis (0-0) vs Eveland (4-4)
COL at LAN, 10:10
Francis (1-5) vs Penny (5-6)
LAA at SEA, 10:10
Saunders (8-2) vs Bedard (4-3)
NYN at SF, 10:15
Martinez (0-0) vs Zito (1-8)
