Ex-Cardinals Watch 7-4-09: Kiko Calero Begins Rehab; Coco Crisp Moved to 60-Day D.L.; Chad Paronto Activated; Mike Rose Hits D.L.

Felipe Lopez, Dan Haren, & Blaine Boyer(Diamondbacks):
Felipe Lopez - Has been everything the Diamondbacks expected when they signed him to a one-year deal to replace Orlando Hudson. Has some value despite his mental lapses. Atlanta needs help at second base.

Dan Haren - If the Diamondbacks had done anything to this point as a team, he'd probably be a lock for the NL starter at the All-Star Game.

Blaine Boyer - Been around only a month and can fill several bullpen roles, but probably not part of the long-term plan.
AZ Central

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
Who's No. 2? We asked this question of one front-office man this week: If Holliday is, theoretically, the best bat in this market, who's likely to be the second-best bat? His surprising answer: "Josh Willingham?" OK, that was a very tentative answer, based on the shape of the market right now. Two other names the same exec nominated were just as surprising. Russell Branyan, if Seattle makes him available, was one. The other? "I would have said Miguel Tejada," he said. "But I don't see the Astros doing any selling."
ESPN

Clint Hurdle (Free Agent) & Randy Flores (Rockies):
Clint Hurdle would not have fallen on his sword had the 'pen been this mighty under his watch.
Denver Post

Scott Rolen (Blue Jays):
Scott Rolen finds ecstasy in the agony of his job. He admits that may sound strange. But since joining the elite ranks of his profession 14 years ago, it has kept him going.
National Post

Cesar Izturis (Orioles):
Cesar Izturis may be back sooner than expected. Baltimore manager Dave Trembley said Friday that there's a "very good possibility" that Izturis may return from his bout with appendicitis in the Orioles' last series before the All-Star break.
The Spence Report

Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
Jeff Suppan was very good on the mound Friday afternoon, but he wasn't fast enough on the basepaths.
Brewers Official Site

Kiko Calero (Marlins):
Reliever Kiko Calero, on the disabled list since June 21, is slated to throw in rehab assignment games for Class A Jupiter on Saturday and Monday. If all goes well, Calero could rejoin the team in Arizona. The Marlins open a four-game set with the Diamondbacks on July 9.
The Fish Pond

Coco Crisp (Royals):
Was transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

Chad Paronto (Astros):
Triple-A Round Rock activated him from the 7-day disabled list.

Mike Rose (Dodgers):
Double-A Chattanooga placed him on the 7-day disabled list.

Terry Evans (Angels):
The Triple-A Salt Lake outfielder was named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star Team
MiLB