Rumors and Moves and More….
Nothing like a little rumor mongering on an off-day as the trade deadline approaches....
- Reader Wes with the tip...
Talk persists that Adam Dunn could soon be wearing another team's uniform (Angels? Dodgers? Astros?), and even he believes it. Ken Griffey Jr. could be moved, too, and forget Seattle. Insiders say he'll only go to Chicago or Atlanta.- Reader chifan3887 heard ESPN's Bruce Levine on the radio saying that as many as 3 teams are interested in Cesar Izturis (Insert Joke). Apparently the same radio report says Geovany Soto has been called up, no word on the corresponding roster move. UPDATE: Felix Pie down, Soto to start Friday. - Reader Jacos points out this Sun-Times article by Greg Couch with this nugget, " The Cubs' bean counters are expected to meet in the next week or so to set a plan, set a framework." Jacos provides the one-liner as well: "Nice sense of urgency." - Reader The Real Neal turned us on this wonderful site, Inside Edge. Some fun stats you'll find there include: Most Likely to Hit a Ball Hard: Aramis Ramirez .331 Well-Hit Avg, 2nd is Cliff Floyd at .286 Least Likely to allow a Hard-Hit Ball: Carlos Marmol .140 Well-Hit Avg., 2nd is Ryan Dempster at .161 Best Fastball Hitter: Mark Derosa .384 Fastball .BAVG Best Fastball Pitcher: Rich Hill .224 Fastball .BAVG against Or check out some of the player pages, Rich Hill and Derrek Lee for example.
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