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- The Pirates have their double play duo to take pay cuts. The Bucs are hoping to bring SS Jack Wilson and 2B Freddy Sanchez back on a contract extension.
- The team is most interested in securing Wilson and trading Sanchez according to Dejan Kovacevic of The Pittsburgh Post.
- Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit thinks it's vital to keep both Wilson and Sanchez.
- Julio Lugo, who was DFA by the Red Sox yesterday, has been working out at the Mets complex and is expected to sign with the Mets as soon as he clears waivers and is released.
- Theo Epstein feels there are opportunities for the Red Sox to get better, but Theo is pleased with the roster they have.
- The Padres are looking to find more playing time for their younger players, like Mat Latos, who will be called up to start on Sunday.
- The Tigers have placed pitcher Joel Zumaya on the 15 day DL with shoulder soreness. There is no timetable for his return. Ryan Perry was called up from AAA to take Zumaya's spot on the roster.
- Rays manager Joe Maddon was honored with the C.I. Taylor Award.
- Ryan Braun of the Brewers departed yesterday's game with a sore wrist and thumb. It will be evaluated today. Braun was hit with a pitch in the 5th inning, before leaving in the 7th.
6 minor league players have been suspended 50 games for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The list:
- Cody Adams, Class A, Brewers
- Billis Andujar, DSL, Tigers
- Jose Encarnacion, DSL, Tigers
- Carlos Rosario, DSL, White Sox
- Aristedes Santos, DSL, KC
- Jorge Serra, DSL, Blue Jays
The suspensions are effective immediately.
That's it for now, we'll keep you posted on everything MLB.
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