Sunday, April 19, 2009

Hot Topics

Lets start off the first edition of "Hot Topics" with a moment of silence to the late great Harry Kalas who died early this week on Monday.
One fan carried a sign that read: "What radio frequency does Heaven have?" Another said: "Harry the K, you hit a long drive right into our hearts!"

Hot Topics:
  • Ken Kadokura, briefly with the Cubs, is headed to Korea.
  • David Wells has signed a multiyear deal as a TBS analyst.
  • Former pitcher Mark Fidrych was found dead at his home today at age 54. The cause was an apparent accident working under his pickup truck.
  • The White Sox agreed to a minor league deal with Scott Podsednik.
  • One source suggested the sale of the Cubs to the Ricketts family may drag on past May.
  • The Red Sox claimed second baseman Travis Denker off waivers from the Padres today.
  • Mets GM Omar Minaya, who said he has permission from ownership to increase payroll if necessary.
  • The Pirates acquired outfielder Delwyn Young from the Dodgers for two minor league players to be named later. Young had been designated for assignment on Monday.
  • The San Francisco Giants are looking to unload the $44 million they still owe Aaron Rowand through 2012.
  • With the injury to Xavier Nady, the Yankees' right-fielder may need season-ending elbow surgery.
  • Geoff Jenkins wants to play, and will probably cost only 400k.
  • Alex Gordon is out 10-12 weeks due to hip surgery.
  • The Twins claimed reliever Juan Morillo off waivers from the Rockies and designated Philip Humber for assignment.
  • The Nationals are closing in on an extension with third baseman Ryan Zimmerman.
  • the Pirates traded utility man Andy Phillips to the White Sox for minor league pitcher Michael Dubee.
  • Austin Kearns or Jason Repko could become options for the Yankees if they decide to look outside the organization for outfield depth.
  • Jed Lowrie will have his left wrist examined today in Arizona. (Most likely out for season.)
  • Vladimir Guerrero will miss at least a month.
  • Astros pick up Cecil Coopers 10' option.
  • Red Sox appeal to Jake Peavy?
  • Pedro in no rush.
SOURCE: MLBTR

Hot Topics will be back next Sunday.

This story was approved by Chicago Cubs Blog-Phil Wilson

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