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• The Teixeira Trade Signals a Seller's Market

  Published: July 30, 2007, 11:15 am

  Tags: Adam Dunn, Adamdunn, Damaso Marte, Damasomarte, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jarrodsaltalamacchia, Jermaine Dye, Jermainedye, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Mark Teixeira, Markteixeira, Salomon Torres, Salomontorres, Scott Linebrink, Scottlinebrink

  that are on the block like Damaso Marte, Salomon Torres, Jermaine Dye, Eric Gagne, and even guys that might be available like Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey Jr., have all just gone way up. So do the teams on the bottom of the standings try and trade someone maybe they hadn't considered before because of the potential to get some real value in return

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• Healey's Latest: Wilkerson, Marte

  Published: July 31, 2007, 10:45 am

  Tags: Alan Horne, Baltimore Orioles, Brad Wilkerson, Chad Bradford, Cincinnati Reds, Damaso Marte, David Weathers, Ken Griffey Jr, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers

  Horne from the Yankees for Damaso Marte.  Given that Brian Cashman didn't seem to want to give him up for Gagne, I don't see this happening. The Orioles are shopping Chad Bradford, but the Yankees aren't allowed in the store.

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• Odds and Ends: Rolen, Silva, Capps

  Published: November 11, 2007, 11:54 pm

  Tags: Bill Hall, Carlos Silva, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Colorado Rockies, Damaso Marte, David Riske, Detroit Tigers, Doug Brocail, Freddy Sanchez, Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim, Matt Capps, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Salomon Torres, Scott Lin

  could go after the Pirates' Damaso Marte, Salomon Torres, or even Matt Capps. Hat tip to Bucco Blog on the Sherman and Morosi links above.  Check out Jake's latest post, where he uncovers some interesting minor league free agents. Rob Biertempfel names David Riske, Doug Brocail, Shawn Camp, and Scott Linebrink as some relievers the

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• Rag and Bone! The Pirates Are Starting Another Fire Sale

  Published: November 13, 2007, 4:30 am

  Tags: Damaso Marte, Damasomarte, Ian Snell, Iansnell, Jack Wilson, Jackwilson, Jason Bay, Jasonbay, Matt Morris, Mattmorris, Neal Huntington, Nealhuntington, Salomon Torres, Salomontorres, Tom Gorzelanny, Tomgorzelanny

  winter are relievers like Damaso Marte and Salomon Torres and expensive players like Jack Wilson and Matt Morris (if they can find any takers). Honestly though, I really doubt anyone that wore black and gold last year is untouchable, except maybe Ian Snell and Tom Gorzelanny. If good enough offers come in for guys like Freddy Sanchez and Adam

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• Pirates Rumors: Bay, Morris, McLouth, Nady

  Published: December 3, 2007, 11:01 am

  Tags: Atlanta Braves, Chris Duffy, Damaso Marte, Florida Marlins, Jack Wilson, Jason Bay, John Grabow, Matt Morris, Nate Mclouth, Pittsburgh Pirates, Salomon Torres, San Diego Padres, Shawn Chacon, Xavier Nady

  Relievers Salomon Torres, Damaso Marte, and John Grabow are available and drawing some interest.  Marte in particular interests the Yankees. Chris Duffy can be had; the Braves and Marlins have previously expressed interest.  Maybe they'll renew that with center field vacancies and a new Pirates GM.  Duffy will start in Triple

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• The Mahay Market

  Published: December 5, 2007, 10:46 am

  Tags: Damaso Marte, Houston Astros, John Grabow, Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ron Mahay, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays

  alternatives such as Damaso Marte or John Grabow. FROM 12-5-07 at 7:55am: According to Marc Lancaster, the Rays are "firmly in the mix" for popular 36 year-old lefty reliever Ron Mahay.  Four other teams are involved - the Yankees, Royals, Giants, and Astros. I still haven't heard San Francisco's rationale to

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• Yankees Discussing Pirates Relievers

  Published: December 5, 2007, 1:30 pm

  Tags: Damaso Marte, John Grabow

  in lefties D maso Marte and John Grabow, though the main focus remains on Marte. The two sides had not made contact regarding relievers until last night. Marte, 32, hasn’t had an ERA under 3.77 since 2001 and has a career ERA of 3.18 in 8 years in the big leagues, splitting time between the Mariners, White Sox and Pirates. Last

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• Odds and Ends: Castillo, Marte

  Published: December 6, 2007, 10:49 am

  Tags: Chris Duncan, Damaso Marte, Jack Wilson, Jose Castillo, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, St Louis Cardinals

  and Bucs are discussing a Damaso Marte deal.  At the same link a failed Jack Wilson for Chris Duncan rumor is mentioned.

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• Rosenthal's Latest: Bradley, Haren

  Published: December 6, 2007, 9:02 am

  Tags: Chris Burke, Damaso Marte, Dan Haren, Houston Astros, Luke Scott, Michael Barrett, Mike Cameron, Milton Bradley, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres

  plus the team's interest in Damaso Marte.  He also says some clubs are after Houston's young pitching.  Ed Wade spoke of two-way, three-way, and even four-way discussions before he hit the hay last night, but nothing seemed imminent. Rosenthal says the Padres might have a better chance of re-signing Milton Bradley than Mike

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• Yankees Bullpen Situation

  Published: December 7, 2007, 2:38 pm

  Tags: Brad Hennessey, Damaso Marte, Hideki Matsui, Houston Astros, Jeremy Affeldt, John Grabow, Jonathan Sanchez, Kevin Correia, Latroy Hawkins, Luis Vizcaino, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ron Mahay, San Francisco Giants, Trever Miller

  have interest in acquiring Damaso Marte from the Bucs.  George King says John Grabow interests the Yanks as well.

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• Rosenthal's Latest: Figgins, Helms, Affeldt

  Published: December 8, 2007, 9:57 pm

  Tags: Chone Figgins, Damaso Marte, Florida Marlins, Jeremy Affeldt, Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Scott Nestor, Wes Helms

  The Mets like the Pirates' Damaso Marte, if the Pirates lessen their demands. The Yankees, Phillies, Braves, and Astros are interested as well.

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• Pirates Gaining Trade Value

  Published: April 29, 2008, 11:09 am

  Tags: Damaso Marte, Jason Bay, John Grabow, Nate Mclouth, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Xavier Nady

  Nady, John Grabow, and Damaso Marte.  Huntington says Nate McLouth's name was only floated as a "trial balloon." Bay, Nady, and Grabow have all increased their value through strong Aprils (in part via their stats, in part via good health).  Marte seems to have recovered from a rough start.  Let's discuss some

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• Sherman's Latest: Sabathia, Fielder, Marte

  Published: June 15, 2008, 11:11 am

  Tags: Boston Red Sox, Bronson Arroyo, C C Sabathia, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Damaso Marte, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Prince Fielder

  time. The Yankees have Damaso Marte atop their list, but the Pirates want something better than two draft picks in return.  He's looking like a Type A free agent. Walt Jocketty wants to "clean house."  The usual players are named, but Sherman also mentions Bronson Arroyo as a possibility.

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• Pirates To Keep Marte?

  Published: June 22, 2008, 11:09 am

  Tags: Damaso Marte, Pittsburgh Pirates

  may now keep reliever Damaso Marte as well, opting to offer him arbitration - which he'd surely forego - to acquire two draft picks.  Marte is making $2.5MM this season and has a club option of $6MM for 2009 that will not be exercised by the Pirates and could be considered too much for other ballclubs.  So what teams are willing

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• Molony's Latest: Mahay, Loretta, Erstad, Guzman

  Published: July 10, 2008, 12:01 pm

  Tags: Brian Fuentes, Colorado Rockies, Cristian Guzman, Damaso Marte, Darin Erstad, Florida Marlins, Frank Catalanotto, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Mark Hendrickson, Mark Loretta, Matt Capps, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ron Mahay, St Louis Card

  injury apparently affects Damaso Marte's availability. The Marlins may make Mark Hendrickson available.  The big lefty was replaced in the rotation by top prospect Chris Volstad.

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