Rosenthal's Latest: Possible Waiver Deals

Published: August 13, 2007, 12:45 am

Tags: baltimore orioles, chad gaudin, colorado rockies, houston astros, josh towers, kei igawa, mark loretta, mike lamb, new york yankees, oakland athletics, san diego padres, steve trachsel, toronto blue jays

Ken Rosenthal has a new post up; below are some points of interest for rumor-hounds like us. Josh Towers and Steve Trachsel have both cleared waivers. You'll find their contract info as well as a complete list of those who have cleared waivers here. Rosenthal says the Rockies are monitoring both pitchers; they were forced to start journeyman Tim Harikkala today. The Rox also called the A's about Chad Gaudin but found the price prohibitive. Another reason a Gaudin trade wouldn't make sense is that he wouldn't pass through waivers. Towers is attracting multiple suitors. I think he'll have moderate success in the NL as a #4 starter. Mark Loretta and Mike Lamb were both claimed on waivers and then pulled back, so they're not going anywhere. The Yankees have no reason to throw down a chunk of change on a free agent starter this winter. They're all set for 2008 with a formidable rotation of Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain,

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