Chris Paddack wants to come back from his irritated wrist and do damage. For whom? Where? It could be in Cincinnati, but if Brad Meador can pull off a deal with Carter Hawkins for Dansby Swanson, it just might be in Chicago instead, who wouldn't mind, since after spent a lot of time in Beaumont, thinking they're very similar cities.
The Orioles have cash restrictoins and say they are satisfied with their production at shortstop, but. Priorities have a way of changing as the deadline approaches and players like Masataka Yoshida (Red Sox) and Manny Machado (Padres) become available.
There are many people in the St. Louis area who insist that ownership wants to sell the Cardinals and invest the money in factories.
The Mariners have talked to the Rockies about the concept of taking on Keegan Thompson's contract if Colorado will also send them TJ Rumfield, but the Rockies are balking because who else will be overpriced in the clubhouse, which is exactly why Seattle wants him.
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