2008 MLB Transactions - August 5

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Dan Haren - SP - Diamondbacks</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Diamondbacks agreed to terms with RHP Dan Haren on a two-year extension through 2012 with a club option for 2013.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>KTAR 620AM reported that Haren will make a combined $31 million in 2011 and 2012, with a $15.5 million option for 2013. The money seems about right, and it's an especially good deal for the Diamondbacks with the third year being at their option. Had Haren been a free agent this winter, it's quite likely he would have made something like $80 million-$90 million for five years or $100 million for six years. Arizona will control him for five years at $58.75 million.
Aug. 5 - 6:08 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Adam Loewen - SP - Orioles</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Orioles transferred LHP Adam Loewen from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Loewen is converting into a position player, but he won't play in games until next year as he gives his injured elbow more time to heal.
Aug. 5 - 5:51 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Luis Montanez - OF - Orioles</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Orioles purchased the contract of outfielder Luis Montanez from Double-A Bowie.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Montanez, who was drafted third overall by the Cubs in 2000, will finally make his major league debut. He was hitting .335/.385/.601 for Bowie this season, but the Orioles never did put him back in Triple-A after he was mediocre there last year. Now that he's no longer an option in the infield, it's doubtful that he'll have a career as a bench player. Still, if it's him or Jay Payton, the Orioles might as well give him a look in center field.
Aug. 5 - 5:54 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Adam Jones - OF - Orioles</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Orioles placed outfielder Adam Jones on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 3, with a fractured left foot.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jones was hitting .301 since the beginning of June, so this is a real bummer for the Orioles, especially since the alternative in center field is the dreadful Jay Payton. Luis Montanez could take over there against right-handed pitchers. Both are right-handed hitters, but Payton has proven he's completely incompetent except when he facing lefties. Jones probably won't be back until September.
Aug. 5 - 5:57 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> James Hoey - RP - Orioles</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Orioles transferred RHP Jim Hoey from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Hoey is out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery in May, so the move simply clears a spot on the 40-man roster.
Aug. 5 - 10:58 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Brandon Fahey - SS - Orioles</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Orioles optioned infielder Brandon Fahey to Triple-A Norfolk.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Fahey hit just .241/.267/.345 in 41 games and now has a 588 OPS in 434 career plate appearances. He's a mediocre utility man at best.
Aug. 5 - 11:00 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Chris Waters - SP - Orioles</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Orioles purchased the contract of LHP Chris Waters from Triple-A Norfolk.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Waters will start Tuesday against the Angels despite going 3-6 with a 5.70 ERA at Triple-A. His MLB debut may be the only big league action he sees.
Aug. 5 - 11:02 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Scott Eyre - RP - Cubs</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cubs designated LHP Scott Eyre for assignment.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Eyre had pitched just once since coming off the DL on July 23 and gave up three runs in one-third of an inning. He was given a chance to throw a full inning just four times in his 19 appearances last year, and the lack of work probably had something to do with his struggles. There will likely be plenty of interest in him if he becomes a free agent.
Aug. 5 - 1:42 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Kerry Wood - RP - Cubs</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cubs activated RHP Kerry Wood from the 15-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wood, who had 24 saves in 29 opportunities before going down, will make one appearance in middle relief and likely will resume closing this weekend. Carlos Marmol will return to a setup role then.
Aug. 5 - 1:44 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Adam Russell - RP - White Sox</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>White Sox recalled RHP Adam Russell from Triple-A Charlotte.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Russell had a 5.59 ERA before being sent down on July 21. He'll return to a middle relief role, but he could be sent down when Jose Contreras comes back. Another possibility would be to demote Boone Logan.
Aug. 5 - 5:58 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Clayton Richard - SP - White Sox</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>White Sox optioned LHP Clayton Richard to Triple-A Charlotte.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Richard was never a good bet to add any stability to the White Sox rotation. He went 0-2 with a 10.38 ERA in his three starts.
Aug. 5 - 6:00 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Brett Lawrie - C - Brewers</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brewers signed first-round pick catcher Brett Lawrie.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The 18-year-old played third base in high school, but the Brewers are going to give him a chance to make it as a catcher. He's currently playing for Canada's Olympic team.
Aug. 5 - 12:15 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Ruddy Lugo - RP - Mets</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Mets recalled RHP Ruddy Lugo from Triple-A New Orleans.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Lugo, who was claimed off waivers from the A's in January, will be making his Mets debut after going 7-10 with a 5.09 ERA in 21 starts for New Orleans. He's unlikely to be up for long.
Aug. 5 - 6:01 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Billy Wagner - RP - Mets</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Mets placed LHP Billy Wagner on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 3, with a strained left forearm.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mets manager Jerry Manuel has indicated that Aaron Heilman would be the favorite for saves while Wagner rests up. Wagner said he could have continued to pitch thtough the problem, but that he was having trouble finishing his pitches and wouldn't have been able to go on back-to-back days.
Aug. 5 - 6:03 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Yoslan Herrera - SP - Pirates</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Pirates optioned RHP Yoslan Herrera to Double-A Altoona.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Herrera posted a 9.82 ERA in five starts with the Pirates, including a disastrous outing Monday against the Diamondbacks. No corresponding roster move has been made yet, but the Pirates may recall Tom Gorzelanny from Triple-A, where he has a 2.01 ERA in five starts since his demotion.
Aug. 5 - 9:53 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Jared Wells - RP - Mariners</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Mariners recalled RHP Jared Wells from Triple-A Tacoma.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells was up for a day last month. He'll likely be less than adequate in middle relief for the Mariners.
Aug. 5 - 5:48 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Brandon Morrow - RP - Mariners</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Mariners optioned RHP Brandon Morrow to Triple-A Tacoma.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Mariners have decided to have Morrow spend the rest of the year as a starter, even though it greatly increases the chances that he'll get hurt. He'll likely spend two or three weeks in Triple-A and then join Seattle's rotation. J.J. Putz will return to the closer's role.
Aug. 5 - 5:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Jonny Gomes - DH - Rays</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rays optioned outfielder Jonny Gomes to Triple-A Durham.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Gomes doesn't have the kind of swing that's going to allow him to be successful in such a limited role, and the Rays have essentially refused to use him against righties. He was hitting .182/.289/.392 with eight homers and eight steals in 143 at-bats. The Rays will bring him back in September, but it seems pretty unlikely that he'll still be with the organization next year.
Aug. 5 - 4:38 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Ben Zobrist - SS - Rays</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rays recalled infielder Ben Zobrist from Triple-A Durham.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Rays needed Zobrist back with Jason Bartlett hurting. He'll start at shortstop tonight. It's possible that he'll return to Triple-A later this week to open up a spot for Rocco Baldelli.
Aug. 5 - 4:39 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>