Around the Bigs

• The Rays acquired catcher Gregg Zaun from the O's for either a PTBNL or cash considerations.
• Baseball America ranks the countries hottest prospects.
• Pirates signed 8th round pick for a whopping 1.1/1.2 million dollars.
  
• The Brewers designated lefty R.J. Swindle for assignment to make room on the roster for Jesus Colome. Then the Rays claimed him and used his one remaining option and sent him to the minors.
  
• Last night the Yankees acquired Chad Gaudin from the Padres for a PTBNL.
• The Red Sox designated John Smoltz for assignment.
  

Stay tuned.....