David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
A wealth of shortstops is a problem most teams would love to have. But it often presents a complicated equation for Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston, who has been juggling the middle infield since taking the reins on June 20.
Eckstein Playing Less Under Gaston
Russell Branyan(Brewers):
The inconsistent playing time is nothing new for Russell Branyan, but the 32-year-old, 11-year big league veteran is still trying to find ways to make it work.
Branyan Sees Playing Time Dwindling
Robinson Cancel(Mets):
The Mets quickly reached unusual coordinates on Sunday afternoon, a point where the immediate past and immediate future intersect. Their sense of achievement certainly hadn't faded when a sense of anticipation pushed into their thought process. Another final at-bat victory against the Reds was to be savored, but at the same time, the Mets' pending series against the Phillies was to be recognized.
Mets Win, Take Share Of First In NL East
Dmitri Young(Nationals):
A day after being placed on the 15-day disabled list, Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young returned to the nation's capital Sunday to get his diabetes under control.
Young To Begin Treatment For Diabetes
Edgar Gonzalez(Padres):
After continuing to torment his former organization with his second home run in three days, Padres second baseman Edgar Gonzalez was asked if it feels better to have success against the Cardinals.
Gonzalez Enjoys Excelling Vs. Cardinals
Jack Wilson(Pirates):
Other teams continue to call the Pirates about shortstop Jack Wilson, and the Pirates continue to listen. Perhaps more purposefully than they did earlier this month, when the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first to inquire.
Teams Still Calling On Wilson
Troy Percival(Rays):
Prior to Sunday afternoon's game, the Rays reinstated closer Troy Percival and placed right-hander Gary Glover on the 15-day disabled list with a left calf strain.
Rays Activate Closer Percival
Kip Wells(Rockies):
When pitcher Kip Wells signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Rockies in the offseason, he did so with the intentions of being a starter.
Wells Ready To Return To Rockies
Mark Grudzielanek(Royals):
The Royals are actively shopping catcher Miguel Olivo and second baseman Mark Grudzielanek. Few teams are in need of a second baseman, but Grudzielanek could at least be a bat off the bench. He has a .753 on-base/slugging percentage in 322 plate appearances, while Ray Durham, acquired by the Brewers on Sunday, had a .799 OPS in 304 PAs with the Giants, albeit while playing in a more difficult hitters' park. Durham is a switch-hitter, Grudzielanek bats from the right side
Around The Horn
Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Is Edgar Renteria just on the downside of his career (he turns 33 in August) and unable to play shortstop anymore, or is he encountering the same problems he did in 2005 with Boston, that he just doesn't like playing in the American League? Whatever it is, Renteria has been a major disappointment in Detroit. Unless he hits similar to the .358 he hit after the All-Star break in Atlanta last season, it's doubtful the Tigers will pick up the $12 million option on his contract for '09.
Coming Up Short Again
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