Edgar Renteria (Giants):
Edgar Renteria's two-year, $18.5 million contract was criticized by those who believe the Giants grossly overpaid a declining player who would not have received nearly as much money from anyone else in a buyers' market.
SF Gate
Scott Rolen (Blue Jays):
Since Cito is gaining an open mind about the lineup, is there any possibility he's open to flipping Scott Rolen and Hill? I love Scotty more than anyone, but with his average and Hill's power, it seems logical. Then again, given that Rolen is slugging .621 as a No. 4 hitter, it seems like Cito would default to "don't mess with what's working."
-- Will R., Ripley, Miss.
Hill has thrived as the Jays' No. 2 hitter all season long and Rolen has really taken to the cleanup spot of late. As you said, those don't seem like spots that Gaston is going to mess with right now. The main lineup spot that Gaston is trying to find the best solution for is the No. 3 hole. He's cycled both Rios and Wells in and out of that position, and is now turning to left fielder Adam Lind as the No. 3 hitter.
Blue Jays Official Site
Chris Perez (Indians):
Veras and Perez are both power arms, and Abreu also reportedly has a strong fastball/slider mix. Combine these newcomers with Wood, and the Indians' bullpen might have more velocity up its sleeve than at any other point in the Shapiro era.
Indians Official Site
Russell Branyan (Mariners):
After going nearly two games without hitting a ball between the white lines at Yankee Stadium, Mariners first baseman Russell Branyan hit one where no else has gone.
Mariners Official Site
David Eckstein (Padres):
Getting hit with a pitch is never fun, though David Eckstein certainly had enough experience to know that it's never a personal thing and simply a part of the game.
Padres Official Site
Cory Doyne (Nationals):
Triple-A Syracuse placed him on the 7-day disabled list.
Charles Weatherby (Astros):
The Houston Astros signed and assigned him to Double-A Corpus Christi.
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