After taking a look at the AL and NL East, it's only fair that we turn our attention to the Western divisions..
- The Dodgers are expected to pursue pitching and hitting and Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com (via Twitter) wouldn't be surprised to see the club pursue Ryan Dempster of the Cubs. Knobler adds (Twitter link) that that the Dodgers wanted Dempster two summers ago but settled for Ted Lilly once he was taken off the market by the Cubs.
- Juan Rincon opted out of his contract with the Angels this morning but Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com (via Twitter) says that the Halos released him, making it a mutual decision in essence.
- Rangers president Nolan Ryan says that there's nothing new to report when it comes to contract talks with Josh Hamilton. Over the weekend, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports opined that the slugger is unlikely to sign an extension with Texas.
Ken Summers
la is looking for hitting or pitching boy thats a stretch
Devern Hansack
Hey, they could be looking for fielding.
Lunchbox45
or coaching
mmiller54
Sounds like a reporter who wanted to have all of his bases covered.
CAD_Monkey
After tonight, I believe they are also looking for fielding.
Taquito Juarez
i wishes with much passion that http://www.mlbtraderumors.com would makes a español version. i and very many of my peers wills read it.
SalvadorM
yo te apoyo para que lo hagan en espanol.
Lunchbox45
im pretty sure they do?
Aramos033
Youk to Dodgertown
johnrhee
Adam Lind to the Seattle Mariners for Justin Smoak, Brendan Ryan, or Chone Figgins, and relief pitcher Erasmo Ramirez would be a great trade for both teams. If Figgins is dealt, the Blue Jays needs to ship him to the National League team like the Milwaukee Brewers for relief pitcher like Axford if he’s available for a trade. Those three teams can benefit a change of scenery for those players mentioned and possibly bring back Refuse to Lose in 2012 campaign for the M’s.
Lunchbox45
whoa
Aramos033
Double whoa
Bryan
triple whoa
$6592481
is this sarcasm?
notsureifsrs
am i laughing with you or at you here