2008 MLB Transactions - July 8

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> John Smoltz - SP - Braves</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Braves transferred RHP John Smoltz to the 60-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Smoltz is out for the season and potentially done for his career, so the move is merely to create a spot on the 40-man roster.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Vladimir Nu?ez - RP - Braves</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Braves purchased the contract of RHP Vladimir Nunez from Triple-A Richmond.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Nunez hasn't pitched in the majors since 2004, when he had a 7.01 ERA in 22 appearances with the Rockies, but posted a 3.08 ERA and 53/27 K/BB ratio in 52 2/3 innings at Triple-A to earn the call-up. He'll work in middle relief.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Brent Lillibridge - SS - Braves</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Braves recalled infielder Brent Lillibridge from Triple-A Richmond.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Lillibridge went 4-for-26 in limited action with the Braves earlier this season and rejoins the roster now thanks to Omar Infante landing back on the disabled list. He was hitting just .212/.276/.288 in 55 games at Triple-A and has seen his prospect stock drop dramatically of late.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Julian Tavarez - RP - Braves</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Braves signed RHP Julian Tavarez, formerly of the Brewers.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Three teams down this season, 27 to go. In 16 games with Milwaukee and Boston, he's 0-2 with a 7.50 ERA. He'll join Atlanta's bullpen for its game against the Dodgers tonight.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Pablo Ozuna - 3B - White Sox</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>White Sox designated infielder Pablo Ozuna for assignment.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>A bit of a surprise given that the team has reportedly been trying to find a taker for Juan Uribe. Ozuna is a nice role player who brings quite a bit of versatility off the bench, but the White Sox needed to make room on the roster for Paul Konerko.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Paul Konerko - 1B - White Sox</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>White Sox activated first baseman Paul Konerko from the disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Konerko is expected to slide back into the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Royals after going 6-for-11 with six walks in four games during a minor league rehab assignment. He's been out since mid-June with a strained oblique.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Ramon Santiago - 2B - Tigers</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Tigers activated infielder Ramon Santiago from the 15-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Santiago missed a month with a separated shoulder and now replaces Michael Hollimon as the Tigers' utility infielder.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Elijah Dukes - OF - Nationals</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Nationals placed OF Elijah Dukes on the 15-day disabled list with a knee injury.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He's scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday, and should be out until at least late August. Wily Mo Pena should see the bulk of playing time in left field.
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