2007-2008 MLB Transactions!

**mattie** · 10-01-2007, 11:49 PM

Well all, it's that time of year again for the annual MLB Transactions Thread!

I found a few that's happened so far, but certain there shouldn't be too many until after the World Series!

So, here they are. Enjoy!

9-29-07:
Chicago White Sox: Signed C A.J. Pierzynski to a two-year contract extension through 2010.

9-30-07:
Atlanta Braves: Reinstated P Rafael Soriano from league suspension.

Florida Marlins: Announced C Miguel Olivo has been suspended for 5 games by the league for brawl vs. NYM on 9-29-07.

10-01-07:
Baltimore Orioles: Recalled RHP Jaret Wright from the 60-Day DL (Recurring right shoulder soreness; Released RHP's Victor Zambrano and Jaret Wright.

**Charles Liston** · 10-02-2007, 05:25 PM

Excellent.

**mattie** · 10-04-2007, 12:17 AM

10-03-07:
Baltimore Orioles: Sent C Gustavo Molina, RHP Rob Bell and C J.R. House outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

Chicago White Sox: Sent CF Luis Terrero and LHP Paulino Reynoso to Triple-A Charlotte.

**mattie** · 10-08-2007, 10:00 PM

10-4-07
San Diego Padres: Claimed IF Luis Rodriguez off waivers from Minnesota; Released OF Brady Clark.

10-05-07
Milwaukee Brewers: Outrighted RHP Chris Spurling and OF Mel Stocker to Triple-A Nashville.

Minnesota Twins: Outrighted OF Lew Ford, OF Josh Rabe and INF Tommy Watkins to Triple-A Rochester.

Oakland Athletics: Sent LHP Ron Flores, LHP Brad Halsey, RHP Shane Komine, RHP Jason Windsor, C Adam Melhuse, IF J.J. Furmaniak and OF Dee Brown outright to Triple-A Sacramento.

**mattie** · 10-11-2007, 12:38 AM

10-9-07:
Detroit Tigers: Team excercised 2008 option on C Ivan Rodriguez.

10-10-07
Detroit Tigers: Returned Rule 5 pick LHP Edward Campusano to the Cubs.

San Francisco Giants: Sent RHP Kelyn Acosta, RHP Dan Giese, LHP Travis Blackley and 1B Scott McClain outright to Triple-A Fresno.

Washington Nationals: Outrighted RHP Winston Abreu, RHP Chris Booker, LHP Mike Bacsik, LHP Arnie Munoz and OF Brandon Watson to Triple-A Columbus; Reinstated RHP Jason Simontacchi from the 60-day disabled list and outrighted him to Triple-A Columbus.

**redshark63** · 10-16-2007, 08:17 AM

Milwaukee Brewers claim Eric Munson off waivers from the Houston Astros.

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...424/1129/rss15

**mattie** · 10-16-2007, 10:46 PM

10-11-07
Cincinnati Reds: INF Mark Bellhorn, OF Jason Ellison and RHP Kirk Saarloos have cleared waivers, refused an outright assignment and elected free agency.

Florida Marlins: Outrighted C Paul Hoover, OF Todd Linden and INF Jason Wood to Triple-A Albuquerque; Announced the Houston Astros claimed OF Reggie Abercrombie off waivers; Activated RHP Jose Garcia from the 60-day disabled list; Announced the Oakland Athletics claimed RHP Jose Garcia off waivers.

Houston Astros: Claimed OF Reggie Abercrombie off waivers from the Florida Marlins.

Minnesota Twins: Activated LHP Dennys Reyes from the 15-day disabled list and LHP Francisco Liriano, RHP Jesse Crain and C Jose Morales from the 60-day disabled list; Activated SS Alejandro Machado from the 60-day disabled list and sent him outright to Triple-A Rochester; Sent C Matthew LeCroy outright to Triple-A Rochester. He refused the assignment and is a free agent.

Oakland Athletics: Claimed RHP Jose Garcia claimed off waivers from the Florida Marlins.

Philadelphia Phillies: Designated RHP Kane Davis for assignment; Released C Rod Barajas and INF Abraham Nunez.

10-12-07:
Baltimore Orioles: Announced RHP Rob Bell, C J.R. House and RHP Victor Santos have elected free agency.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Sent 1B Olmedo Saenz and RHP Roberto Hernandez outright to Triple-A Las Vegas. They refused the assignments and are free agent.

Washington Nationals: Outrighted INF Tony Batista and D'Angelo Jimenez to Triple-A Columbus.

10-13-07:
Los Angeles Dodgers: Released DH Shea Hillenbrand DH.

10-15-07:
Boston Red Sox: Claimed LHP Jay Marshall off waivers from the A's and designated LHP Daniel Haigwood for assignment.

Houston Astros: Sent LHP Stephen Randolph and INF Cody Ransom outright to Triple-A Round Rock; Announced C Eric Munson was claimed on waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers: Claimed C Eric Munson off waivers from Houston; Designated RHP Mike Jones for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Claimed OF Kevin Thompson off waivers from the Athletics; Designated IF Matt Kata for assignment.

St. Louis Cardinals: Signed RHP Joel Pineiro to a two-year contract extension through 2009.

Texas Rangers: Activated SS Joaquin Arias, RHP Willie Eyre, RHP Akinori Otsuka and RHP Josh Rupe from the 60-day disabled list; Sent RHP Mike Wood, C Chris Stewart, RHP Willie Eyre and OF Kevin Mahar outright to Triple-A Oklahoma.

10-16-07:
Baltimore Orioles: Claimed RHP Roberto Novoa off waivers from the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs: Removed RHP Roberto Novoa from the 60-Day DL (Right humeral head fracture).

Texas Rangers: Signed RHP Frank Francisco to a one-year contract for 2008.

**tiger337** · 10-17-2007, 11:30 AM

BROCKTON ROX-Traded RHP Matt Reilly and OF John Allen to Fort Worth (Texas) for RHP Ryan Burnau, OF John Molyneux and their 2008 second pick in tryout camp.

**redshark63** · 10-17-2007, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by mattie

10-16-07:
Baltimore Orioles: Claimed RHP Roberto Novoa off waivers from the Cubs.

He gets to join trade buddy Scott Moore on the Orioles.

Checking in on Bo Flowers, he is a freshman DB for Illinois.

Look for #24 on the sideline at this weekend's U of M/Illini game.

http://fightingillini.cstv.com/sport...wers_bo00.html
http://www.sportsline.com/collegefoo...erpage/1243625

**mattie** · 10-18-2007, 12:40 AM

10-17-07:
Washington Nationals: Sent LHP Micah Bowie and OF outfielder Alex Escobar outright to Triple-A Columbus.

**tigerbomb13** · 10-18-2007, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by tiger337

BROCKTON ROX-Traded RHP Matt Reilly and OF John Allen to Fort Worth (Texas) for RHP Ryan Burnau, OF John Molyneux and their 2008 second pick in tryout camp.

That's amazing. Shouldn't there be a case of beer thrown in there somewhere?

**hueytaxi** · 10-18-2007, 12:58 AM

welcome back to this (belatedly)

**tys-spikes84** · 10-18-2007, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by mattie

10-13-07:
Los Angeles Dodgers: Released DH Shea Hillenbrand DH.

Something doesn't seem quite right about this statement.

**AlaskanTigersFan** · 10-18-2007, 01:40 AM

Whats the second pick in tryout camp?

**mattie** · 10-23-2007, 11:30 PM

10-18-07
Baltimore Orioles: Sent 2B Eider Torres, OF Val Majewski and OF Adam Stern outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

Cincinnati Reds: C Ryan Jorgensen refused an outright assignment and elected free agency.

Houston Astros: Activated C Hector Gimenez from the 60-day disabled list and sent him outright to Triple-A Round Rock; Sent OF Mike Rodriguez outright to Triple-A Round Rock.

Texas Rangers: Sent C Guillermo Quiroz outright to Triple-A Oklahoma.

Washington Nationals: Activated 1B Nick Johnson, RHP John Patterson and RHP Ryan Wagner from the 60-day disabled list.

10-19-07:
Milwaukee Brewers: Declined to exercise the option on 3B Corey Koskie's contract.

10-22-07:
Milwaukee Brewers: Re-signed RHP Mike Jones to a Minor League contract.

10-23-07:
Baltimore Orioles: Selected the contracts of RHP Fredy Deza and RHP Bob McCrory from Double-A Bowie; Activated LHP Erik Bedard, RHP Kris Benson, OF Jay Gibbons, LHP Adam Loewen and RHP Chris Ray from the 60-day disabled list.

Colorado Rockies: Activated RHP Aaron Cook from the 60-day disabled list.

**blue** · 10-23-2007, 11:41 PM

That's too bad the Tigers didn't get to keep Campusano. As I recall, he looked really promising in spring training.

**hueytaxi** · 10-24-2007, 12:51 AM

I never remember him pitching an inning. Am I incorrect?

**MelissaG915** · 10-24-2007, 03:28 PM

I wonder about some of our existing PTBNL transactions. Think the Cards will give us Maroth back?

**Shelton** · 10-24-2007, 04:01 PM

Why would the Tigers send Campusano back to the cubs?

**tiger337** · 10-24-2007, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskanTigersFan

Whats the second pick in tryout camp?

Apparently the Canam League holds tryout camps and the teams draft the players. It's a a professional league but obviously not at a very high level. Oil Can Boyd was in the league a couple years back though.

**redshark63** · 10-24-2007, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Shelton

Why would the Tigers send Campusano back to the cubs?

Because the Tigers drafted him from the Cubs in the Rule V draft and have decided not to keep him and put him on the 25 man roster after being on the 60 day DL all season. At least they get back $ 25K of their $50K investment.

**redshark63** · 10-24-2007, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by MelissaG915

I wonder about some of our existing PTBNL transactions. Think the Cards will give us Maroth back?

The Tigers got Chris Lambert from the Cards as the PTBL in the Maroth deal.

**DennisDubay** · 10-24-2007, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by redshark63

The Tigers got Chris Lambert from the Cards as the PTBL in the Maroth deal.

What position does the Highlander play?

**PuNk42AE** · 10-24-2007, 04:56 PM

There can be only one!

**redshark63** · 10-24-2007, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by DennisDubay

What position does the Highlander play?

RH Pitcher

Cards #1 Pick in 2004

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/playe...-Lambert.shtml

**zimm** · 10-25-2007, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by MelissaG915

I wonder about some of our existing PTBNL transactions. Think the Cards will give us Maroth back?

well, Maroth was released today, so i guess he won't be a PTBNL...

**Charles Liston** · 10-25-2007, 08:13 PM

October 11, Florida transactions - respectfully request the bold font for Jason Wood, an ex-Tiger from the glory years (1998-99).

**Casimir** · 10-25-2007, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by Charles Liston

October 11, Florida transactions - respectfully request the bold font for Jason Wood, an ex-Tiger from the glory years (1998-99).

Jason Wood was the DH for 4 games during his Tiger tenure. Hard to believe the Tigers finished 20some games out of first those seasons, eh?

**monkeytargets37** · 10-26-2007, 08:23 PM

Padres waive 2B Marcus Giles

**mattie** · 10-29-2007, 12:59 AM

10-23-07:
St. Louis Cardinals: Released LHP Mike Maroth.

Washington Nationals: Purchased the contract of RHP Garrett Mock and LHP Justin Jones from Double-A Harrisburg; Purchased the contract of 1B Josh Whitesell and OF Roger Bernadina from Double-A Harrisburg.

10-24-07:
Pittsburgh Pirates: Sent INF Matt Kata outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Seattle Mariners: Activated RHP Chris Reitsma and LHP Arthur Rhodes from the 60-day disabled list; Outrighted RHP Jorge Campillo and INF Nick Green to Triple-A Tacoma.

10-25-07:
Atlanta Braves: Claimed RHP Chris Resop off waivers from the Angels and designated RHP Chad Paronto for assignment.

Los Angeles Angels: RHP Chris Resop was claimed off outright waivers by the Atlanta Braves.

Oakland Athletics: Sent RHP Connor Robertson outright to Triple-A Sacramento.

Seattle Mariners: Activated RHP Mark Lowe from the 15-day disabled list.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Claimed OF Chris Snelling off waivers from Oakland; Released RHP Jay Witasick.

10-26-07:
Chicago White Sox: Sent RHP Ryan Bukvich outright to Triple-A Charlotte, he refused the assignment and is a free agent; Activated 3B Joe Crede from the 60-day disabled list; Activated INF Pablo Ozuna from the 60-day disabled list.

Cincinnati Reds: LHP Mike Gosling and SS Pedro Lopez claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Florida Marlins: RHP Mauro Zarate was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Sent C Chad Moeller, RHP Zachary Hammes and LHP Tim Hamulack outright to Triple-A Las Vegas. Hamulack refused the assignment and is a free agent.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Claimed LHP Phil Dumatrait off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds; Sent C Carlos Maldonado outright to Triple-A Indianapolis. He refused the assignment and is a free agent.

San Diego Padres: Claimed RHP Mauro Zarate off waivers from the Florida Marlins; Released INF Marcus Giles.

Toronto Blue Jays: Claimed LHP Mike Gosling and SS Pedro Lopez off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds; Outrighted RHP Jordan DeJong, RHP Lee Gronkiewicz and RHP Jamie Vermiliyea to Triple-A Syracuse.

10-27-07:
St. Louis Cardinals: Purchased the contract of OF Joe Mather from Triple-A Memphis.

**PuNk42AE** · 10-29-2007, 01:31 AM

Well someone's up late!

**mattie** · 10-29-2007, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by PuNk42AE

Well someone's up late!

I know. Worked late so figured I'd update this thread while I was winding down before going to bed!

**hueytaxi** · 10-29-2007, 01:42 AM

Nice to see this again Mattie.

**mattie** · 10-30-2007, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by hueytaxi

Nice to see this again Mattie.

I'm glad you enjoy the thread and I'm very happy to do this once again!

10-29-07:
Atlanta Braves: Acquired OF Gorkys Hernandez and RHP Jair Jurrjens from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for SS Edgar Renteria and cash considerations.

Baltimore Orioles: Announced that LHP Kurt Birkins has been claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Detroit Tigers: Acquired SS Edgar Renteria from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for RHP Jair Jurrjens and OF Gorkys Hernandez.

Milwaukee Brewers: Purchased the contract of 1B Brad Nelson from Triple-A Nashville and designated 3B Corey Koskie for assignment.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Claimed LHP Kurt Birkins off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles; Designated C Raul Casanova for assignment.

Texas Rangers: Claimed OF Nick Gorneault off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

**DennisDubay** · 10-30-2007, 12:44 AM

C Raul Casanova played for the TIgers, didn't he?

**hueytaxi** · 10-30-2007, 12:53 AM

I remember the guy rehabbing in Lakeland about 4-5 years ago.

**sbcaptain2** · 10-30-2007, 01:11 AM

Originally Posted by DennisDubay

C Raul Casanova played for the TIgers, didn't he?

yes

**PuNk42AE** · 10-30-2007, 01:31 AM

After the 1995 season, he was traded with Richie Lewis and Melvin Nieves to the Detroit Tigers for Sean Bergman, Todd Steverson and minor leaguer Cade Gaspar.

He started 1996 with a bang, hitting .333 in 30 at-bats with the Jacksonville Suns. That prompted his promotion to class Triple-A, where he hit .273 in 49 games. He made his Major League debut on May 24 of that year at the age of 23, going 0-for-4 in his debut game. He collected his first hit on May 27 off of pitcher Tim Belcher. Two days later in his very next game, he hit his first career home run, a solo shot off of Kevin Appier. Overall, he played 25 games for the Tigers that year, hitting .188 with four home runs and nine RBI. He accomplished an amazing task in 1996-in one game, he hit home runs from both sides of the plate.

He was the team's main starting catcher in 1997, although Matt Walbeck also got a fairly large amount of playing time. In 101 games with Detroit that year, he hit .243 with five home runs and 24 RBI. Of all the players on the team who appeared in over 100 games, he was the only one not to collect 40 or more RBI. He also spent some time in the minors, hitting .195 in 12 games with the Toledo Mud Hens.

He started 1998 as the team's starting catcher, but after collecting only two hits in his first 13 games, he was sent down to Toledo. In 50 games with Toledo that year, he hit .257. He was recalled back to the Majors in July of that year, but only played three more games in the big leagues. Overall, he hit only .143 in 16 games with the Tigers that year.

He spent all of 1999 in the minor leagues, playing as low as Rookie League baseball. In two games with the GCL Tigers that year, he collected four hits (including a home run) in five at-bats for a .800 batting average. In 12 at-bats with Class-A Advanced Lakeland, he hit .500, hitting another home run. He really struggled while with AAA Toledo-he spent 44 games with them and hit only .206.

He was granted free agency after the 1999 season and was signed by the Colorado Rockies.

**irishmick79** · 10-30-2007, 05:29 AM

Why do teams keep picking up Eric Munson? It seems like his career should've been over about 2-3 years ago.

**mattie** · 11-02-2007, 12:09 AM

10-29-07:
Atlanta Braves: Sent C Corky Miller outright to Triple-A Richmond; Sent RHP Chad Paronto outright to Triple-A Richmond. He refused the assignment and is a free agent.

Boston Red Sox: Purchased the contract of C Dusty Brown from Triple-A Pawtucket and designated INF Royce Clayton for assignment.

Cincinnati Reds: Sent RHP Tom Shearn and C Alvin Colina outright to Triple-A Louisville.

Houston Astros: Activated RHP Jason Jennings from the 60-day disabled list.

Kansas City Royals: Activated OF Reggie Sanders from the 60-day disabled list; Sent SS Andres Blanco outright to Triple-A Omaha.

Los Angeles Angels: Sent RHP Marcus Gwyn and OF Tommy Murphy outright to Triple-A Salt Lake. They refused the assignments and are free agents.

New York Mets: Activated 2B Damion Easley from the 15-day disabled list.

Philadelphia Phillies: Activated RHP Jon Lieber from the 60-day disabled list.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Purchased the contract of RHP Luis Munoz from Double-A Altoona and designated LHP Josh Shortslef for assignment.

10-30-07:
Boston Red Sox: Activated RHP Matt Clement from the 60-day disabled list.

Cincinnati Reds: Activated LHP Eric Milton from the 60-day disabled list.

Cleveland Indians: Sent RHP Mike Koplove outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

Colorado Rockies: Activated RHP Sean Barker and RHP Jason Hirsh from the 60-day disabled list; Declined mutual option for RHP LaTroy Hawkins.

Detroit Tigers: Activated INF Neifi Perez from the restricted list.

Florida Marlins: Activated INF Aaron Boone from the 60-day disabled list.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Declined the 2008 contract options of C Mike Lieberthal and INF Ramon Martinez; Activated RHP Chin-hui Tsao from the 60-day disabled list.

Milwaukee Brewers: Declined the club option on OF Geoff Jenkins.

San Francisco Giants: Activated RHPs Vinnie Chulk, Russ Ortiz and Merkin Valdez and C Mike Matheny from the 60-day disabled list.

10-31-07:
Chicago White Sox: Declined the club options for 2008 on IF/OF Darin Erstad and LHP Mike Myers.

Cincinnati Reds: Exercised the 2008 contract options on 1B Scott Hatteberg, OF Adam Dunn and C Javier Valentin; Will not exercise the 2008 contract option of LHP Eddie Guardado.

Colorado Rockies: Activated RHP Ramon Ramirez from the 60-day disabled list.

Detroit Tigers: Agreed to terms on Minor League contracts for the 2008 season with RHP Gabe Benitez, RHP Preston Larrison, RHP Aquilino Lopez, C Nick Trzesniak and INF Erick Almonte.

New York Yankees: Activated RHP Carl Pavano, 1B Andy Phillips, RHP Darrell Rasner and RHP Humberto Sanchez from the 60-day disabled list.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Sent INF Jorge Velandia and RHP Shawn Camp outright to Triple-A Durham. They refused the assignments and are free agents.

Texas Rangers: Agreed to terms with RHP Joaquin Benoit on a two-year contract.

11-01-07:
Los Angeles Dodgers: LHP Randy Wolf becomes free agent after club buys out option for 2008.