Phillies Release Robb Quinlan

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Phillies Sign Robb Quinlan To Minors Deal

The Phillies announced Thursday that they have invited seven additional players to Spring Training as non-roster invitees. Reliever Brian Bass and infielders Delwyn Young and Robb Quinlan -- all of whom spent time in the Major Leagues last season -- headline the latest crop of players, swelling Philadelphia's list of non-roster invitees to 19.

Phillies Official Site

Todd Wellemeyer Dazzles In Rehab Start

Todd Wellemeyer allowed one hit over five shutout innings in a rehab start as Fresno lost to Salt Lake, 1-0, in 12 innings on Monday night.

MiLB Official Site

Minor League Transactions May 4-11: Cardinals Release Hector Alvarez

Orioles optioned Alberto Castillo to Triple-A and reinstated Michel Hernandez for the 7-day disabled list.
Cubs placed Mike Parisi on the 7-day disabled list.
Marlins signed Adam Veres.
Nationals released Dan Nelson.

St. Louis Cardinals
Released: SS Hector Alvarez
Option transferred: RHP Francisco Samuel (high Class A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chuck Fick, RHP Francisco Samuel, 1B Francisco Rivera, OF Shane Robinson, OF Devin Shepherd
Reinstated from DL: RHP Ramon Delgado, RHP Kevin Thomas
Reinstated from inactive list: RHP P.J. Walters
Baseball America

Hector Alvarez: Released By Cardinals

Cardinals Notebook: Nick Stavinoha Finally Sees Name In Starting Lineup; Jaime Garcia Set To Face Powerful Phillies; Etc...

Nick Stavinoha had been one of just five players in Major League Baseball to be on their club since Opening Day to not make at least one start – until Sunday.

STL Globe-Democrat

Terry Evans Makes Angels Roster

The Angels announced their Opening Day roster after their final exhibition game on Saturday, and it includes Bobby Wilson as a third catcher, infielder Robb Quinlan and outfielder Terry Evans.

Angels Official Site

Angels Could Test Terry Evans On The Waiver Wire

Decision day is fast approaching. Catcher Bobby Wilson and outfielder Terry Evans are out of Minor League options and can't be returned to Triple-A Salt Lake without the risk of losing them through waivers. Both almost certainly would be claimed.

Rally Monkeys

Rockies Sign Stuart Pomeranz Out Of Can-Am League

Baseball America

Cardinals May Wait For Prices To Drop On Free Agent Third Basemen

The Cardinals and A's, both in need of third basemen, also might wait for prices to drop. The Cubs could look to add a second baseman and the Reds a shortstop if bargains start to emerge.

Fox Sports

Angles Bullpen Deep, No Plans To Look At Jason Isringhausen

As for Isringhausen, the bullpen looks deep and settled with the addition of Fernando Rodney. This is not an area of need at this time.

Angels Official Site

Rockies Considering Fernando Tatis For Reserve Role

The Rockies also continue looking for a versatile reserve and have Robb Quinlan high on their wish list. Melvin Mora and Fernando Tatis are on their radar too.

Denver Post

Rockies Part Ways With Garrett Atkins

Garrett Atkins' 467 regular-season RBIs over the past five seasons are the most of any Rockies players. But he has driven in his last run in purple pinstripes.

Rockies Official Site

Rockies Not Bringing Back Jason Marquis, Interest In Fernando Tatis

Despite reports, there is no chance of a Jason Marquis coming back. He’s looking for a multi-year deal, and has received interest from the Mets and Yankees.

Denver Post

Twins Met With Mark DeRosa On Tuesday

The Twins met yesterday with the agent for Mark DeRosa and definitely are exploring ways to land the versatile player. DeRosa is 34 but still hit 23 homers and 78 RBI last year in stints with Cleveland and St. Louis (batted .250 but, IIRC, has an injury with the Cards). He could be the best thing the Twins have as a No. 2 hitter in front of Joe Mauer.

Star Tribune

Twins Might Be Interested In Mark DeRosa

Third base might be the spot they target first. The club has been rumored to be interested in Mark DeRosa, and there is a possibility they could bring back Joe Crede on a one-year deal if he's healthy.

Twins Official Site

Fernando Tatis, Dmitri Young Possibilities For Indians?

There are, however, several unranked free agents who could be of interest. These include Aubrey Huff, Bobby Crosby, Robb Quinlan, Kevin Millar, Chad Tracy, Greg Norton, Ross Gload, Doug Mientkiewicz, Rich Aurilia, Nomar Garciaparra, Fernando Tatis, Hank Blalock, Darin Erstad and Dmitri Young.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Robb Quinlan Drawing Interest From Two NL Teams, One AL Team

From Robb Quinlan's camp comes word the Angels' versatile infielder/outfielder, entering free agency for the first time, has attracted preliminary inquiries from two National League clubs and one from the American League.

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