Pirates acquire Pitcher Matt Morris
The Pirates acquired starting pitcher Matt Morris from the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Rajai Davis and a player to be named later. According to source who covers the Tigers, The Pirates and Tigers had agreed to a deal that would have sent Jack Wilson to the Detroit Tigers for prospect Brent Clevlen but the deal fell through around 3:30 est. The Tigers agreed to absorb all of Wilsons’ salary but wanted Solomon Torres to be included in the deal. Littlefield countered asking for prospect Jair Jurrjens and the Tigers balked at the Pirates demands. The Giants also inquired about Wilson along with the Cardnals but no offer was made. The Pirates asking price was very high for Damaso Marte.
The Latest MLB Buzz: Updated 3:50 p.m.
Updated: 3:50 Pirates turn down latest offer from Phillies The Pirates are rumored to be asking for a top tier prospect in return for Damaso Marte. Some insiders believe if their demands don’t go down Marte will not be traded. The Phillies and Red Sox are making the strongest push to acquire Marte. Solomon Torres has guaged interest from the Tigers, Rockies and Yankees as of this morning. The Red Sox appear to be a long shot. The Brewers have also shown some interest as Torres could be a fall back plan if they miss out on Eric Gagne. Updated: 3:20 – The Pirates and Tigers have agreed in principle on a deal that will send Jack Wilson to Detroit
Kevin Constantine to replace Jacque Lemaire?
The Latest NHL Rumors……Lemaire on the hot seat: The St. Paul Pioneer Press calls it a good bet that former Sharks, Penguins and Devils coach Kevin Constantine eventually replaces Wild head coach Jacques Lemaire Rangers pulling a Craig Patrick: The New York Rangers have turned the tables on forward Sean Avery. Courtesy of the New York Post, “Avery is not a mature player. He plays, at times, like an individual rather than a member of a team. This is sometimes referred to as an inability to see the ice, and in Avery’s case this seems to fit with his overall approach to the game.” The Rangers apparently don’t want their generous free spending this offseason to extend to pesky F
Sources: Torres unlikely to be traded
Teams are obviously interested in Torres but the Pirates are rumored to be asking for to much at this moment. There have also been some rumblings, teams are concerned about his health but if the Pirates lower their demands i envision Torres being traded. The Pirates are looking for a big return for Damaso Marte. Teams like the Red Sox are balking at their demands but Littlefield is waiting for a team like the Red Sox or Phillies to up their offers as the deadline approaches. Martes’ value may never be higher but financially speaking the Pirates are in a win-win situation considering Marte will make 450,000 next season. Shaun Chacon is likely to be traded………
Latest Rumors
Once relievers Al Reyes, Scott Proctor, Eric Gagne and possibly Dan Wheeler are traded we will have a better idea where Torres and Marte may land. It’s really going to depend on who misses out on the upper tier relievers. The Mets seem likely to land Devil Rays closer Al Reyes. The Dodgers are looking to trade for Scott Proctor The Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox have expressed mild interest in reliever Solomon Torres. Torres is Plan C for all of these teams. The Red Sox are in the Gagne sweepstakes while the Tigers have inquired about Kyle Farnsworth. Interest in Torres have been minimal thus far. Philadelphia and Boston have expressed the most interest in Damaso
The Latest speculation regarding Jason Bay
The Pirates are listening to offers for Jason Bay and have turned down a offer from the New York Mets. People close to Bob Nutting believe he doesn’t want to trade any of the teams impact players until a new CEO is hired. Nutting would like for the new CEO and new General Manager decide if its time to move a player like Jason Bay for prospects. The New York Mets will not trade any of their most highly regarded young players (Lastings Milledge, Carlos Gomez, Mike Pelfrey, Fernando Martinez) for a rent-a-player according to sources and multiple reports. They have had discussions with the White Sox about Jermaine Dye but are not offering anything that entices the White Sox.
Updated deadline rumors
8:00 p.m: The Pirates and Red Sox have resumed talks about a deal that could send outfielder Willy Mo Pena to Pittsburgh. Talks between the Red Sox and White sox appear to be dead in a deal that would have sent Pena to Chicago for Jermaine Dye. There is still a possibility more talks could be on the horizon between the White Sox and Red Sox. The Detroit Tigers have also inquired about Jack Wilson. They are interested in Wilson backing up Carlos Guillen. Despite some interest from the Tigers and Blue Jays, sources have told me the Pirates will most likely will wait until the off-season to trade Wilson. 7:03 p.m: Mixed signals on Jack Wilson. A source has
Sources: Pirates turn down offer from Mets
The Pittsburgh Pirates have turned down a potential trade that would send left fielder Jason Bay to the New York Mets for outfielder Lastings Miledge and prospect LHP Jon Niese. The talks appear to be dead as the Pirates are asking for pitcher Jorge Sosa. More on this later….. According to the Boston Globe, the chances are “pretty good” that the Red Sox will trade for White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye. Red Sox outfielder Willy Mo Pena and minor league pitcher Justin Masterson are also expected to be part of the deal. The Pirates had interest in Willy Mo Pena but the Pirates only saw him as a 2 month rental considering he was up for arbitration after the season.
Latest rumblings
The Boston Red Sox have had trouble finding any takers for outfielder Willy Mo Pena. The Pirates have expressed an interest in Pena, but a trade to Pittsburgh is unlikely considering Pena would be only be a 2 month rental. Pena is up for arbitration, which is scarying teams away including the Pirates. Unless a team comes out of nowhere at the last minute, Jack Wilson will not be traded until the off-season. Linebacker Lawrence Timmons sat out for the third consecutive day. There is no timetable for his return. James Harrison missed practice today with a rib injury. Clark Haggans moved over to right outside linebacker and rookie Lamar Woodley was inserted at the left outside linebacker. Woodley is
News and Notes around the NFL
Timmons sits out morning session: Linebacker Lawrence Timmons did not participate in todays’ morning session according to sources. Timmons felt a twinge in the his groin yesterday and it is unknown when he will return to the practice field.Smith to supplant Clark: Anthony Smith has been lights out during the first five days of camp. Ryan Clark came into camp as the starting free safety but all indications are Anthony Smith will be the starter when the Steelers open up against Cleveland. Steelers interested in Simeon Rice: According to a source, if the price is right Mike Tomlin is interested in bringing in DE Simeon Rice for a visit. The source said its very unlikely the Steelers will sign Rice