Diamondbacks Trade Rumors

Cubs trade Heilman, add 2 years to Grabow's deal
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November 20
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The Cubs took two key steps in shaping their 2010 bullpen Thursday, even as they continue to work and wait on their bigger offseason tasks of trading Milton Bradley and acquiring another outfielder. After agreeing to a two-year contract extension worth at least $7 million with free-agent lefty reliever John Grabow, the Cubs traded arbitration-eligible right-hander Aaron Heilman to the Arizona Diamondbacks for two prospects. Heilman, who made $1.62million in 2009, was one of 10 Cubs eligible for arbitration this winter and was considered expendable given the team's relative bullpen depth. ''We obviously for years liked Aaron, in his Mets days,'' said general manager Jim Hendry, who acquired ..."
D-backs acquire Heilman from Cubs
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November 20
MLB.com
 
"Cross one thing off the D-backs' offseason to-do list. Arizona bolstered its bullpen on Thursday, acquiring right-hander Aaron Heilman from the Cubs for a pair of Minor Leaguers. Heilman was 4-4 with a 4.11 ERA and one save in 70 games for the Cubs. The 31-year-old walked 34 and fanned 65 while holding opponents to a .257 average. "He's a pedigree guy," D-backs general manager Josh Byrnes said. "A former first-round pick with a lot of success in the Major Leagues. He's someone we feel will really strengthen our bullpen." With the D-backs, Heilman likely will pitch as a setup man for closer Chad Qualls. "He's pitched in pressurized situations before in terms of his role and the markets ..."
Cubs deal Heilman to Arizona for two prospects
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November 19
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Cubs sent reliever Aaron Heilman to Arizona on Thursday for a pair of minor-league prospects. Heilman didn't figure into the Cubs 2010 plans, and was likely to be non-tendered by the club next month. In return, the Cubs received left-handed reliever Scott Maine, who went 4-5 with seven saves and a 2.90 ERA at Double-A Mobile and Triple-A Reno, and first baseman Ryne White, who hit .266 with six homers and 52 RBI at Class-A Visalia."
Free-agent arms a tricky proposition
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November 12
Arizona Republic
 
"If you surveyed 10 baseball executives who were walking the halls of the Hilton O'Hare this week, you would have received 10 different viewpoints of how the market for free-agent starting pitchers will shake out this off-season. Some see a class so weak beyond right-hander John Lackey that they believe only two other pitchers, Randy Wolf and Joel Pineiro, will secure multiyear deals. Others envision a depressed market causing salaries to fall below expectations. Some say the opposite, believing starters will end up getting more than they should because of demand. The course the Diamondbacks chart in finding a dependable starting pitcher likely will be determined by which of those theories ..."
Webb throws for first time since surgery
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November 12
MLB.com
 
"For the first time since undergoing right shoulder surgery in August, D-backs ace Brandon Webb threw a baseball on Wednesday. Webb played catch with a football to get loose for about 15 minutes and then spent another 15 minutes throwing a baseball from around 60 feet. "No problems and no pain," Webb told MLB.com. "I was very encouraged." Webb's throwing session came less than a week after the D-backs exercised his $8.5 million contract option for next season. The right-hander, who won the National League Cy Young Award in 2006 and finished second in the balloting in '07 and '08, made just one start last season before suffering from discomfort in his right shoulder. After trying to rehab ..."
D-Backs GM: Snyder progressing
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November 10
Arizona Republic
 
"In the middle of the afternoon Monday, the Diamondbacks' front-office contingent arrived at the Hilton O'Hare, a decidedly less-posh destination for the general managers' meetings than for last year's proceedings in Dana Point, Calif. But instead of being able to announce a trade with Toronto, Diamondbacks General Manager Josh Byrnes was left discussing catcher Chris Snyder, whose health came into question when the Blue Jays called off a potential deal shortly after performing a physical exam Sunday. Byrnes ultimately echoed comments Snyder made to mlb.com earlier in the day. Snyder has progressed as expected after his Sept. 23 back surgery, Byrnes said, adding that there is nothing else ..."
No deal: Toronto calls off Snyder trade
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November 8
Arizona Republic
 
"Concerns about catcher Chris Snyder's surgically repaired back caused the Toronto Blue Jays to nix a trade that would have brought first baseman Lyle Overbay to the Diamondbacks. Not sure if Snyder "failed" the physical exam he was scheduled to undergo today or what the exact terminology is here, but we know that his condition was the reason Toronto called it off. Snyder underwent a microdiscectomy surgery, a procedure that is designed to relieve pressure off a nerve in his back. It's not considered a major surgery, but if you're Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos you obviously want to be completely sure he's going to be fine, especially since he's owed $11.25 million over the next couple of ..."
Possible D-backs, Jays deal on hold
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November 8
MLB.com
 
"A potential deal between the D-backs and Blue Jays that would have sent Chris Snyder to Toronto and Lyle Overbay to Arizona has been put on hold, a Major League source said Sunday. The two sides had been making progress on the deal as of Saturday before hitting a snag. There has been plenty of speculation that Snyder would be dealt this offseason with the emergence of backup Miguel Montero last season. Snyder, who signed a three-year, $14.25 million extension last winter, was hampered for most of the 2009 season with back problems that eventually required surgery and limited him to just 61 games. He hit .200 with six homers and 22 RBIs. Overbay was initially drafted by the D-backs in the ..."
D-backs, Jays talking possible deal
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November 8
MLB.com
 
"The D-backs and Blue Jays are "making progress" on a deal that would send catcher Chris Snyder to Toronto and first baseman Lyle Overbay to Arizona, according to a Major League source. Snyder, 28, was hampered for most of the 2009 season with back problems that eventually required surgery and limited him to just 61 games. He hit .200 with six homers and 22 RBIs. Overbay was initially drafted by the D-backs in the 18th round of the 1999 First-Year Player Draft and played for the D-backs from 2001-03 before being dealt to the Brewers prior to the '04 season as part of a trade that brought Richie Sexson to Arizona. Last season, the 32-year-old hit .265 with 16 homers and 64 RBIs in 132 games. ..."
D-Backs discussing Snyder-for-Overbay swap
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November 8
Arizona Republic
 
"Miguel Montero's breakout season has made Chris Snyder the Diamondbacks' catcher most likely to be traded this off-season, and Snyder's name popped up this weekend in a rumor that just might have legs. Baseball sources said the Diamondbacks are talking about a trade that would send Chris Snyder to the Toronto Blue Jays for first baseman Lyle Overbay. It is unclear how far the trade talks have progressed, but because Snyder had back surgery in September, the Blue Jays presumably would want him to undergo a thorough examination. Last off-season, it was Montero's name that surfaced in rumors. But when Snyder went down with back problems in midseason, Montero stepped in and never looked back, ..."
Diamondbacks let Tracy go
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November 5
East Valley Tribune
 
"The Arizona Diamondbacks have declined to exercise the 2010 club option on infielder Chad Tracy. Tracy, 29, hit .237 (61-for-257) with 15 doubles, eight home runs and 39 RBI in 98 games last season. In other moves, the club removed right-handed pitcher Daniel Cabrera, outfielder Trent Oeltjen and outfielder Alex Romero from the roster via outright to Triple-A Reno. Cabrera elected to become a free agent rather than accept the assignment while Romero holds the same rights. Right-handed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners, and left-handed pitcher Doug Slaten was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals."
D-Backs decline option on Tracy
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November 5
Arizona Republic
 
"The Diamondbacks announced Thursday that the club declined to exercise the 2010 option on infielder Chad Tracy. Tracy, 29, hit .237 with eight home runs and 39 RBIs in 98 games last season (61 starts). He was on the disabled list with a right oblique strain from May 30-June 30. In other moves, the Diamondbacks outrighted right-hander Daniel Cabrera, outfielder Trent Oeltjen and outfielder Alex Romero to Triple-A Reno. Cabrera elected to become a free agent rather than accepting the assignment while Romero holds the same rights."
Mariners claim pitcher Yusmeiro Petit from Arizona
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November 5
Seattle Times
 
"According to numerous outlets, right-handed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit has been claimed off waivers by the Mariners. Not an earth-shattering move, but just another piece of pitching inventory being stockpiled by Jack Zduriencik. As the Arizona Republic story points out, Petit has allowed 1.96 home runs per nine innings, tied for the worst rate in major league history. Maybe Safeco Field will help with his longball problem. Or not. Lookout Landing and USS Mariner both weighed in on Petit, concluding, essentially, that it was a gamble worth taking, but don't expect too much. Here are his stats, and here he is in action. Here's his yearbook photo. OK, it's not really his yearbook photo. Petit ..."
Webb to stay in desert for 2010
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October 28
SI.com
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"The Diamondbacks are planning to pick up Brandon Webb's $8.5 million option now that he's turned down their other compromise offers. Arizona was hoping Webb would be willing to share the "risk'' -- to accept a slightly lower guarantee with incentives that could push him past $10 million. But Webb said no to that. The D-Backs also offered to add an option for 2010, but he turned that down, too. So he'll be a D-Back in 2010 but become a free agent after the '10 season."
Byrnes, D-Backs may be close to split
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October 28
Arizona Republic
 
"The "Eric Byrnes Show" already is over, and it seems as though his Diamondbacks run might be done, too. It's amazing how quickly the perception of Eric Byrnes has changed. Not long ago, he was one of the Valley's more-popular sports figures. Now, he's just a whipping boy. What once was appreciation for his hair-on-fire style has become derision for his so-called "false hustle." You wouldn't have known anything had changed Friday night at Scottsdale Stadium. Byrnes stood on the field and delivered a typically impassioned speech on his fallen friend, Pat Tillman, at an Arizona Fall League fundraiser. Later, he signed autographs and posed for pictures in the concourse until every youngster ..."
Parker to have Tommy John surgery
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October 23
Arizona Republic
 
"Just when you thought the Diamondbacks couldn't suffer any more tough losses this year, word came Thursday that top pitching prospect Jarrod Parker will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow next week, likely costing him all of next season. Parker, an undersize right-hander with four above-average pitches, including a fastball that routinely sits in the 95-mph range, had been on the rest-and-rehab trail since feeling tightness in the elbow during a July 30 start for Double-A Mobile. He reported soreness in his elbow about a week ago, after he had begun throwing from about 120 feet, Diamondbacks General Manager Josh Byrnes said. Byrnes said that after conversations with Parker; his ..."
Melvin joins list of managerial candidates
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October 12
MLB.com
 
"Bob Melvin, the 2007 National League Manager of the Year with the Arizona Diamondbacks, confirmed on Monday he will interview with the Astros this week for their vacant managerial position. Melvin is the latest in growing list of candidates who will be given interviews, including Boston Red Sox first-base coach Tim Bogar, bench coach Brad Mills, former Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta and Astros interim manager Dave Clark. Astros general manager Ed Wade on Monday confirmed Bogar, Mills and Acta would interview later this week, along with Astros Minor League field coordinator Al Pedrique. Clark will be among one of two candidates to interview on Wednesday. "It's obviously a great ..."
Webb eyes free agency if option declined
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September 23
MLB.com
 
"If the D-backs do not intend to pick up his option for next season, right-hander Brandon Webb said he will test the free-agent market.The D-backs hold an $8.5 million option on Webb for next year and will owe him $2 million should they choose not to exercise the option."I have not heard it from the horse's mouth, but there's been a lot of speculation about them coming to me and trying to work out a deal with an option and incentives and stuff like that," Webb said. "And everybody keeps asking me if I'd be interested if they did that, and basically no, I'm not interested in doing that."While saying that his first choice is to remain in Arizona, Webb thinks it would be in his best interests ..."
Webb not interested in incentive-laden deal
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September 23
East Valley Tribune
 
"Brandon Webb has a message for the Arizona Diamondbacks: Either they pick up his $8.5 million option for next season or he'll become a free agent. Webb, who had arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder in August, said Tuesday that he has no interest in signing an incentive-laden deal that would be based on innings, starts or days on the active roster. "I've got to go out and see what's best for me," said Webb, who started on opening day, then was sidelined for the season. "I think I can get (the $8.5 million) anywhere I want." Webb's preference is to remain with the Diamondbacks. But he believes the club should show some faith in him after what he's done for the organization: 56 wins the ..."
Webb not interested in taking pay cut
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September 23
Arizona Republic
 
"Right-hander Brandon Webb said if Diamondbacks executives are preparing to approach him about restructuring his $8.5 million contract option for 2010, they ought to save their breath. He's not interested. Webb, who hasn't pitched since Opening Day because of an injury to his pitching shoulder, said Tuesday that he is not willing to pitch for less or re-do his deal based on incentive clauses. The Diamondbacks haven't indicated their plans to Webb, the National League Cy Young winner in 2006 and the runner-up the past two seasons. But there has been speculation that they might ask him to restructure his pay because of his shoulder. He underwent arthroscopic surgery last month. "No. I'm not ..."
Snyder surgery likely will foil trade
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September 22
Arizona Republic
 
"Catcher Chris Snyder is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday on his balky back, a procedure that should have him healthy in time for spring training - but one that will adversely affect the Diamondbacks' maneuverability in the trade market this off-season. Snyder has been bothered by a ligament strain and a bulging disk that has irritated a nerve in his lower back. He will undergo a microdisectomy surgery that should help relieve pressure on the nerve. "It's supposed to be a pretty benign procedure," Diamondbacks General Manager Josh Byrnes said. "It's not a herniated disk or anything. The success rate is very high, and he should be recovered and ready to go for spring training." But ..."
Notes: Top prospect Parker cleared to throw
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September 17
Arizona Republic
 
"The Diamondbacks still are probably at least a few weeks away from knowing whether right-hander Jarrod Parker can help them next season, but the club's top prospect took a step in the right direction this week. Cleared to begin a throwing program on Monday, Parker played catch Tuesday from 45 feet, farm director Mike Berger said. "Obviously," Berger said, "that's music to everybody's ears." Parker, though, isn't in the clear yet. Shut down with elbow trouble about six weeks ago, there was concern he might need surgery - a fear that will linger until he is able to throw off a mound. "We want to get him through a real throwing program and get him throwing with some intensity so we can ..."
D-Backs-Dodgers deal hits snag
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September 6
Arizona Republic
 
"When the Diamondbacks agreed Monday to send pitcher Jon Garland and cash to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named, they expected that player to be Tony Abreu, whom they believed could be their second baseman of the future. They also expected that Abreu would make close to the major-league salary minimum for two seasons and be eligible for salary arbitration the next three years. What they did not know - and what the Diamondbacks believe they had no way of knowing, according to sources - was that Abreu and the Dodgers were nearing a settlement on a grievance filed in 2007 that would award him extra days of service time and could make him arbitration eligible in 2011 instead of ..."
Gonzo to join D-Backs in front office
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August 29
Arizona Republic
 
"When Luis Gonzalez parted ways with the Diamondbacks after the 2006 season, he did so with some acrimony and a bit of a broken heart. But the three years since his forced exit from the franchise have helped mend the fences, and now he's about to rejoin the organization in a front-office role. In a news conference scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, the Diamondbacks will announce that Gonzalez, arguably the most-popular player in team history, has been named special assistant to President and CEO Derrick Hall. Before the Diamondbacks meet the Astros at 5:10 p.m. at Chase Field, Gonzalez will be honored on the field as part of "Luis Gonzalez Appreciation Night." A video tribute to Gonzalez will ..."
Bazardo to start Friday against D-Backs
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August 26
Houston Chronicle
 
"Lefthander Mike Hampton, on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left shoulder, had plasma replacement therapy shots on his left shoulder Monday in hopes of being able to pitch again this season. If he doesn't notice marked improvement, he'll opt for season-ending surgery. "I'm doing everything I can to get back," he said. "Any option that I have, any therapy, treatment or anything I have I'm trying. ... I'll probably have a good indication if I'm going to pitch this year or not (by the end of the road trip)." Hampton is the latest Astros player to try plasma replacement therapy this season, joining Doug Brocail and Darin Erstad, who had the shots to recover from hamstring injuries. If ..."
Beanie Wells to miss most of next week
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August 4
Arizona Republic
 
"It looks like Cardinals rookie running back Beanie Wells will miss most of the week of practice due to a sprained right ankle (not his left, as the team said yesterday). Wells will be evaluated again toward the end of the week. Wells suffered the injury during a simple run drill about halfway through Saturday's practice and left the field on a cart with about 15 minutes remaining. He was able to walk after the injury."
Pitcher Daniel Cabrera on D-Backs' radar
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August 3
Arizona Republic
 
"The Diamondbacks are having discussions with free-agent pitcher Daniel Cabrera, the erratic right-hander who was released by the Washington Nationals in May after posting a 5.85 ERA in nine games (eight starts). The Dominican newspaper Candela Deportiva reported that the sides had agreed to terms, but both Cabrera's agent, Mike Powers, and Diamondbacks officials disputed the report Sunday. Neither side denied interest and a club official said Cabrera worked out for Diamondbacks scouts Saturday in the Dominican Republic. "We're having active discussions is the best way to describe it," agent Mike Powers said. "We've been talking to a number of teams over the last couple of weeks." Cabrera ..."
D-backs starters still on the market
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July 31
Foxsports.com
 
"Attention, deadline shoppers: Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis and right-hander Jon Garland remain available. But with four hours of unrestricted trading left, both were continuing to draw minimal interest, with one major-league source describing the market for them as "remarkably quiet." Both pitchers figure to clear waivers in August, and could be moved before the Aug. 31 deadline for setting post-season rosters."
Rangers looking to Arizona, Toronto and Pittsburgh for deadline help
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July 30
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rangers brass has a day and some change to find a deal before the non-waiver trade deadline at 3 p.m. Friday to help fortify the Rangers for the stretch run, but Jon Daniels and crew will have to find away to remove the financial shackles that are making their task more difficult. The Phillies will pay the rest of Cliff Lee's salary this season, around $2 million. Philadelphia traded a top prospect whose star had diminished in some circles and a highly regarded pitcher at least three years away. They also tossed in two other prospects. Surely, the Rangers could have matched that prospect package, but was a seemingly paltry $2 million the deal-breaker? It might have been. So, working under ..."
D-Backs deadline deals unlikely
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July 30
Arizona Republic
 
"Despite a flurry of trades by teams Wednesday as baseball's non-waiver deadline approaches Friday, the Diamondbacks appear to be done dealing for now. Team sources indicated that if any trades were to happen, they likely would come next month, when players first must pass through the waiver system. The Diamondbacks have had multiple conversations with clubs about potential trades, but they haven't been overwhelmed by any offers since dealing reliever Tony Pena to the White Sox and second baseman Felipe Lopez to the Brewers. Players rumored to be available include starting pitchers Doug Davis and Jon Garland, closer Chad Qualls and corner infielder Chad Tracy. Davis and Garland are ..."
Without Qualls and Wuertz, relief market would be worst ever
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July 29
SI.com
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"The Jays didn't make their deadline. But they are telling some teams that they want to focus on the Halladay situation before considering trades for their coveted relievers, including Scott Downs and Jason Frasor. In a weak relief market, their relievers are becoming very popular. The Orioles' portly closer George Sherrill is another viable reliever, but one executive said that will be an "overpay." The Dodgers and Angels are among teams looking at Sherrill, with the Dodgers pressing hard. The Diamondbacks appear to be leaning toward keeping Chad Qualls, while the A's are saying the same about Michael Wuertz. Normally, that wouldn't be a big deal. But in this barren market, it seems like ..."
D-backs official: Haren staying
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July 28
Foxsports.com
 
"Lest we start wondering if another ace might be thrust into the midseason swap meet, one senior Diamondbacks official said emphatically Tuesday morning that Dan Haren isn't going anywhere. Haren is under contract through 2013. He's been among the best pitchers in baseball this year — 10-5 record, 2.14 ERA, 141 strikeouts in 143 innings — and figures to be entering his prime at age 28. "We're not trading him," the Arizona official said. "We don't want to change our core.""
D-backs starters still not drawing much interest, Pirates not done dealing
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July 27
Foxsports.com
 
"So far, the trade activity has been light on Diamondbacks starters Doug Davis and Jon Garland, according to major-league sources, but Arizona officials are optimistic that the market will pick up in the final days before the deadline. Davis may have upped his trade value on Saturday, when he pitched six shutout innings in a 7-0 defeat of the Pirates. Davis has a 3.76 ERA despite a 5-10 record. There's still a good chance that the Pirates will move at least one of their middle infielders this week. Minnesota remains the most interested club in the market for second baseman Freddy Sanchez, one source said, although Boston's interest in shortstop Jack Wilson doesn't appear to be as strong as ..."
The Relief Market
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July 26
Yahoo! Sports
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"The Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins are among the clubs who need a lot of help in their bullpens. The asking price has been so high that Bell might as well be unavailable, but just how many wins is Bell going to be asked to protect over the next couple seasons? It's a question general manager Kevin Towers will weigh against whatever arises over the next six days. As one baseball personnel man said Saturday, "There are about eight good arms available out there and 20 teams looking." As the deadline nears, they'll be climbing over one other for the likes of the Baltimore Orioles' George Sherrill, Oakland Athletics' Michael Wuertz, Toronto Blue ..."
Rockies and Phillies interested in Chad Qualls; Blue Jays asked for Jiminez from Rockies
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July 23
MLB.com
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"The Rockies and Phillies are among the several teams that have shown interest in closer Chad Qualls but The Arizona Republic said such a trade seems unlikely. The D-backs want a starting pitching prospect in return. Also, there have been reports the D-backs would like to sign Doug Davis rather than trade him, and the left-hander was drawing little interest in the trade market. Foxsports.com reports that teams do not want to take on the salaries of Davis or D-backs right-hander Jon Garland, and the pitchers are not considered difference-makers. The Denver Post has linked the Rockies to Qualls and to Houston's LaTroy Hawkins. The paper also reported the Blue Jays asked for Ubaldo Jimenez and ..."
Angels focusing on acquiring pitching
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July 23
Foxsports.com
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"The Angels, after inquiring on Halladay and Diamondbacks right-hander Dan Haren, are focused almost entirely on adding bullpen help. Orioles closer George Sherrill and Indians right-hander Rafael Betancourt are among the Angels' options. Another Orioles reliever who could be in play, though not necessarily for the Angels: Left-hander Mark Hendrickson, who has a 2.53 ERA and .633 opponents' OPS in 21 relief appearances. The Rockies, badly in need of bullpen help, are among the teams talking with the Orioles about right-hander Danys Baez."
Rockies, Dodgers and Angels looking for relief
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July 21
SI.com
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"The red-hot Rockies, now leading the NL Wild Card race, are looking for relief. They called about Betancourt (one of many Indians up for grabs) and also have talked about Chad Qualls, George Sherrill, Danys Baez and Takashi Saito. •Sherrill would be a "real overpay," one GM said, and you can't blame Baltimore for that in this barren relief market. Both the Angels and Dodgers make sense for him. •Some believe the Diamondbacks will hold onto Qualls now that Tony Pena is gone."
Diamondbacks unlikely to move Qualls, more
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July 21
Arizona Republic
 
"When Felipe Lopez was speaking with a reporter over the weekend, a teammate interjected. "So Felipe, where you getting traded to?" he asked. For a team well out of contention, talking trade is a popular pastime in the Diamondbacks clubhouse, with players speculating nearly as much as reporters. "Guys are curious," manager A.J. Hinch said. "There's so many rumors, so many hot topics, and everyone's an expert. I think our communication is very good with our players. They know they can come to me or go to (General Manager) Josh (Byrnes) when they have concerns." After the Lopez trade, Byrnes was asked if he envisions more moves. "I don't know," Byrnes said. "As always, a lot of discussion. ..."
D-backs trade Lopez to Brewers
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July 19
MLB.com
 
"The D-backs and Brewers completed a trade Sunday that sent second baseman Felipe Lopez to Milwaukee in exchange for a pair of Minor Leaguers. Lopez, who will be a free agent following the season, hit .301 for the D-backs and was one of their most consistent hitters. Arizona will receive right-handed pitcher Roque Mercedes and outfielder Cole Gillespie. Mercedes was 1-1 with a 1.08 ERA in 29 relief appearances in the Florida State League, while Gillespie hit .242 with seven homers and 27 RBIs for Triple-A Nashville. The D-backs are expected to call up infielder Ryan Roberts to take Lopez's place at second."
Lopez not worried about trade rumors
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July 19
Arizona Republic
 
"Diamondbacks second baseman Felipe Lopez has heard that his name is out there, but he says he pays no attention to trade rumors. "It's flattering, but I'm here," he said. "It's not a distraction. It's just rumors. My job is to this team right now, and I want to do my best every day." Lopez signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Diamondbacks in the off-season and has performed well. He entered Saturday hitting .306 with a .367 on-base percentage and has held his own defensively at second base, despite the occasional mental lapse. A converted shortstop, he also has limited experience at third base and on the corners in the outfield, so he could bring versatility to a team seeking ..."
Davis envisions extension, not trade
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July 18
Arizona Republic
 
"The way Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis sees it, he probably won't be changing teams before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. "I'm still here, aren't I?" he asked, somewhat facetiously. Davis acknowledged that a lot can change in two weeks, but he envisions a more likely scenario as trying to work out an extension to remain with Arizona. Davis said his agent, Steve Canter, took in his most-recent start last weekend at Chase Field with Diamondbacks General Manager Josh Byrnes. "I get the sense they might come after me for an extension," he said. "They're not ready to start talking (terms) yet.""
Byrnes for Lugo trade talk reigniting?
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July 18
Arizona Republic
 
"There was speculation in the off-season about the Diamondbacks and Red Sox exchanging the bad contracts of outfielder Eric Byrnes and infielder Julio Lugo. Lugo was designated for assignment Friday, giving the Red Sox 10 days to trade or release him. A team source indicated that the Diamondbacks could revisit the idea of a Byrnes-Lugo deal. Lugo, signed through 2010, still is owed about $13 million."
D-Backs trade Pena to White Sox
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July 8
Arizona Republic
 
"In what likely could be the beginning of multiple changes for a team going nowhere this season, the last-place Diamondbacks on Tuesday traded reliever Tony Pena to the White Sox for minor-league first baseman Brandon Allen. Pena, who was 16-13 with a 4.08 ERA in 209 career appearances with Arizona, had recently lost his hold on the eighth-inning, set-up man spot in manager A.J. Hinch's bullpen. But despite his struggles this season, which included a 4.24 ERA in 34 innings, Pena remains a fireball right-hander who was coveted enough to bring back the Diamondbacks a potential cornerstone player at first in Allen. A fifth-round draft pick in 2004, Allen, 23, split time this season at ..."
Which D-Backs stay; which will go?
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July 3
Arizona Republic
 
"Maybe we all should have seen it coming. The "Baby Backs" that Valley baseball fans so adored just a couple of seasons ago have reached their awkward years. And a season that began with so much youthful promise has broken out everywhere in blemishes. The team's ace, Brandon Webb, has a balky shoulder. Conor Jackson, among the club's better hitters, came down with valley fever. There's an ineffective bullpen, a change in managers, a lousy record at home and, predictably, disgruntled fans who are booing the home team. And it's not even the All-Star break. So where do the Diamondbacks go from here, besides deeper into the abyss? The non-waiver trading deadline is July 31, and reality has ..."
D-Backs nearing deal on spring home
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July 3
Arizona Republic
 
"Negotiations with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community over a new spring training home for the Diamondbacks have ratcheted up in the past week and the sides appear to be inching toward an agreement. Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall said the sides are nearing the final stages of negotiations, adding that the team remains in contact with one of the other two finalists in case the deal with Salt River doesn't materialize. The facility, which the Diamondbacks would share with the Colorado Rockies, would be paid for by the tribe and built near Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road. The Diamondbacks formally notified Tucson last month that 2010 would be their final Cactus League season in Tucson, ..."
Working the sell phones
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July 1
MLB.com
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"Indians GM Mark Shapiro has seen this movie before and might be directing it again. The struggling Tribe already shipped out useful vet DeRosa and rumors abound that Shapiro might say goodbye to pitchers Carl Pavano and Kerry Wood and possibly even slugging catcher Victor Martinez if the price is right. The Orioles could dangle Aubrey Huff, Ty Wigginton or Luke Scott, the Pirates and Nationals already have shown a willingness to part with a good portion of their players, the Royals could make available a host of position players and pitchers, the Padres might offer a little hitting (Scott Hairston) while the D-backs could deal pitching (Doug Davis, Jon Garland, Chad Qualls) to the right ..."
Type B fever?
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June 30
Foxsports.com
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"In a reversal of conventional wisdom, the Diamondbacks believe that left-hander Doug Davis and their other potential free agents might have enhanced trade values because they project to be Type B players rather than Type As. A Type A player can bring a club two high draft picks if he is offered arbitration and departs as a free agent. The risk, of course, is that the player will accept the offer and command an inflated salary through the process. The Diamondbacks declined to take such a chance with free-agent outfielder Adam Dunn last offseason — and received no compensation when he signed with the Nationals. Type B free agents, on the other hand, feature no such deterrent; teams that sign ..."
Brewers, D-Backs discussing trade
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June 29
Arizona Republic
 
"The Diamondbacks and Brewers have engaged in trade discussions, according to reports out of Milwaukee on Sunday. Brewers Assistant General Manager Gord Ash wasn't specific on which players the teams have discussed, but Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis and Felipe Lopez are two names that would make sense logically. "Because they're one of the few clubs with available pieces, their asking price is way too high," Ash told reporters. "So they don't have to make a deal yet." Short hops A.J. Hinch said he held outfielder Chris Young out of the starting lineup, continuing to handle him cautiously after he injured his groin June 18 in Kansas City. Hinch anticipated having Young in the lineup ..."
Shoulder surgery for Webb looking likely
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June 24
Arizona Republic
 
"Shoulder surgery appears to be a strong possibility for Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Webb, who on Tuesday underwent his second MRI in the past week and met later in the day with team physician Dr. Michael Lee. "We met and discussed options," General Manager Josh Byrnes said. "Everyone wants to be sure he takes the right course of action." One possibility appears to be surgery to repair his labrum, a procedure that would require a nine-month rehab process. But a decision has not been made as Webb is expected to seek a second opinion this week. Webb flew home to Phoenix from Kansas City on Thursday, where he felt stiffness in his shoulder while playing catch, and on Friday, he ..."
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