Countdown to the Deadline: 10 Days- Injury Updates, Rumors, Links, & More!

A lot of talk, not a lot of action so far this July. Will any big moves be made before the July 31st deadline??

Let's Recap
Before we move on to the new stuff, let's take a look at what we've learned so far today. Click for link to Phil's posts from today:
-Cubs interested in Grabow
- Piniella want left handed hitting
-Today's Halladay rumors
-Steven Strasburg Update
-Lee probably won't be traded
-M's DFA Josh Wilson
-Phillies interested in Josh Willingham
-Yankees DFA Brett Tomko
- Jon Heyman Updates
-Rosenthal on the Phillies
- Olney Updates
-Qualls Sweepstakes

Wakefield to the DL
Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield has been placed on the DL with a twinge in his lower back. The 42-year old is eligible to be activated on Aug. 2. Clay Buchholtz was recalled from AAA Pawtucket to take the spot on the roster.

Berkman Scratched
A strained calf will sideline Astros slugger Lance Berkman for a few days. He had an MRI, and is available to pinch hit, but will not start.

Mets Simulated Games
Shortstop Jose Reyes had a pair of hits, and pitcher John Main tossed 65 pitches in simulated games for the Mets in Port St. Lucie this afternoon. No timetable is set for either player's return.

Martinez feels Good
Phillies RHP Pedro Martinez has taken the next step towards his return. He tossed 64 pitches, 4 innings, in a simulated game today. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. was on hand to watch Pedro pitch and thought he pitched well. Martinez is doing his rehab in Clearwater, FL.

Aurilia to DL
The Giants have placed Rich Aurilia on the 15 day DL with a right big toe infection. The Giants made several other roster moves: Kevin Frandsen optioned to AAA, Matt Downs recalled, and Ryan Sadowski recalled from Class A San Jose. The Giants are trying to get some offense going.

White Sox and Mets Deadline Updates
White Sox GM Kenny Williams is hinting that money being a bit of issue. and there is the a possibility that reliever Tony Pena holds up as the only White Sox Trade Deadline acquisition. All Mets GM Omar Minaya will say is that the Mets are buyers, but he won't comment on any rumors.

Kendrick Staying with Phils
The Philadelphia Phillies are not looking to move top prospect pitcher Kyle Kendrick. Kendrick was scratched from today's start with AAA, but it had nothing to do with the Trade Deadline according to Phillies assistant GM Chuck LaMar.

That's it for now, stay tuned to MLB Corner for all the latest as always.