August 25, 201114 yr Author Buster_ESPN Buster Olney Reportedly, Cubs told Pena he's going to be retained -- and yet there have been no trade talks with NYY. Why not listen?.A head-scratcher.
August 25, 201114 yr Author http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/pr...l#ixzz1W2s6cUTF With the Cardinals 10 games out of first place and only 32 games remaining, the impression gathers steam that they are much more likely to be sellers than buyers in the last month or so. After a 9-4 whipping by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, general manager John Mozeliak didn't necessarily reject that theory but didn't anticipate major trade action and said that interest in his players had been marginal. "Right now, we would consider anything," Mozeliak told the Post-Dispatch. "If somebody has interest in our players, definitely we would listen. But, as far as potential trades, I don't feel like we're likely to be engaged in that. "A lot of times when you're dealing with (your own) players who are potential free agents, they do have draft pick value, so that gets weighed into things. But I don't look at doing any additions unless it really makes sense or has impact for future years." The Cardinals have a dozen or so players who could be potential free agents, starting, of course with first baseman Albert Pujols. Mozeliak said the more likely moves people will see when rosters can be expanded next Thursday would involve players who hadn't received everyday chances to play here "just to see what they're capable of." Most have been here at one point or another, including Memphis shortstop Tyler Greene, who has failed in several trials here but really hasn't played more than a few games in succession. Greene is hitting .338 with 14 homers in 216 at-bats at Memphis, has an on-base percentage of .425 and has stolen 15 bases in 16 attempts to go with the Cardinals' team high of nine he stole in nine tries while he was here. A 2005 first-round pick, Greene is 28 and the club, which is likely to have still another shortstop to open next season, needs to find out whether Greene is better than the .196-hitting, erratic-fielding player he was here earlier this year. Mozeliak, who met with his staff Wednesday morning and then with manager Tony La Russa after Wednesday's game, said, "I would like to see (Greene) get more of an opportunity to play, just so we can have a better idea for planning 2012." It is still August, and perhaps some folks still want to deal with 2011. "I don't think anybody wants to quit, or not to compete," said Mozeliak. "But we've got to start winning games again. Whatever combination of players we use to start doing that, that's what I'm hopeful of seeing — but also gaining insights for a sneak peek at '12." Mozeliak, asked how he assessed the moves he made this summer said, "I don't have any regrets because at the time of the trading deadline, we were right in the thick of things. "We identified areas of need and this was from the front office down to the coaching staff. We aggressively pursued some things. Some of the things have helped but, unfortunately, we've had deficiencies in other areas and (the help) hasn't been enough to counterbalance it." Realistically, the Cardinals could have played better and still not been in much of a position to run down Milwaukee in the National League Central. "The way they're playing is just unconscious," Mozeliak said. "They've done everything right. "I compliment them and what they've done. But the reality is that we just didn't play good baseball here." Mozeliak used the word disappointment to describe the whole of the season. "The support we get from ownership to have the payroll that we do and to go out and make trades or sign players ... the expectations are to put a great product out onto the field," he said. "For 3½ months we were doing that. But, as we stand here today, it's just not clicking. "The frustrating part is how we've lost. Just the inconsistencies from one day to the next make this a very difficult team to count on for what you're going to get." The Cardinals entered Milwaukee just 2½ games back at the beginning of the month and then lost two out of three. Though they won four in a row at Florida to stay three games back, Mozeliak said, "We've just found different ways to lose and that's a frustrating thing. This team fought through so much adversity throughout the year and I think it just caught up to them. "Between injuries and timing of the injuries, it came to a point where, to some degree, there was some exhaustion. Or frustration. Or both." There were flashes of booing at Busch the last few days but nothing outrageous. Mozeliak said, "Our fan support is amazing and we're grateful for what they allow us to do (with three million attendance). "But they expect to have a better product on the field. And they should. "We're committed to always trying to improve it. And try to figure out what went wrong." Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/pr...l#ixzz1W3hctjTR
August 25, 201114 yr Author 1500ESPN 1500 ESPN Joe Nathan would consider waiving no-trade rights for right scenario #Twins (via the 1500 ESPN SportsWire)
August 26, 201114 yr Author Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal Source: Heath Bell to #SFGiants continues to look unlikely. #Padres #MLB
August 26, 201114 yr Author SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman Ramon hernandez has been pulled back by #reds. So he will be staying in cincy. Ramon hernandez was claimed on waivers
August 27, 201114 yr Author QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 27, 2011 -> 11:24 AM) B.J. Upton claimed. No chance a deal gets done.
August 29, 201114 yr Author SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman two more relievers who cleared waivers: bray, kuo ... going on @MLBNetwork from 3-5 to talks cubs, waivers, awards
August 29, 201114 yr Author SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman while berkman did indeed clear waivers, chris carpenter has been claimed and since pulled back. #stlcards
August 29, 201114 yr Author SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman relievers who cleared waivers include street, fuentes, rauch, grabow, mike gonzalez and gregg
August 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 24, 2011 -> 12:02 PM) Johnson has been pretty bad though. Johnson's at least hitting for power. Hill's been hitting like Adam Dunn.
August 30, 201114 yr Author jonmorosi Jon Morosi #Twins traded Thome and Young this month, but I’m told they aren’t engaged in any serious talks at the moment.
August 30, 201114 yr Author jonmorosi Jon Morosi Dontrelle Willis is an interesting trade candidate. He has cleared waivers. And he’s had 6 quality starts among his last 7 outings.
August 30, 201114 yr Author jonmorosi Jon Morosi #SFGiants (looking for bullpen, maybe a bat) among the most active teams on trade market now, sources say. espnchijon jon greenberg “@jonmorosi: #Braves are looking for bench upgrades before tomorrow's deadline, sources say.”
August 30, 201114 yr Author @jonmorosi Jon Morosi Sources: No momentum toward a Berkman deal with #Rangers – at least for the moment. Deadline still 34 hours away. #STLCards
August 31, 201114 yr Author jonmorosi Jon Morosi Source: #Rays won't be dealing Kyle Farnsworth or Joel Peralta. Both were claimed on trade waivers.
August 31, 201114 yr Anyone else think the whole waiver process is stupid? They should just set one trade deadline, and be done with it. Me personally, I think the only trade deadline should be six weeks before the end of the season...mid August. Especially if they expand the playoffs and more teams are in contention longer.
August 31, 201114 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 30, 2011 -> 01:25 PM) espnchijon jon greenberg “@jonmorosi: #Braves are looking for bench upgrades before tomorrow's deadline, sources say.” Buster_ESPN Buster Olney Braves get Matt Diaz for Ptbnl, from PIT
August 31, 201114 yr Author @ajcbraves: #Braves also receive some cash from Pirates to help offset remainder of Diaz's salary.
August 31, 201114 yr Author Buster_ESPN Buster Olney Rival evaluator says Braves working on more than Diaz deal. Jamey Carroll? We will see. Buster_ESPN Buster Olney Source on possible Jamey Carroll deal: "not happening."
August 31, 201114 yr Author I think our new CF is now available... extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly by Buster_ESPN Aaron Rowand appears to packing up his locker. Big stuff happening this morning.
August 31, 201114 yr Author BNightengale Bob Nightengale #mlb #Giants tired of Miguel Tejada's complaining, as well as performance, and designates him for assignment. BREAKING NEWS: The Giants designated Miguel Tejada for assignment.
August 31, 201114 yr Author extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly by Buster_ESPN The Giants have designated Rowand too. He declined comment. Bombshells this morning.
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