AROUND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Here are few items circulating around the Major Leagues you should know about:

Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson: 3 Yankees that have been named starters in for the American League All-Stars.  You gotta love that. There is no question the 3 of them have really demonstrated both leadership and just really good play this first half, they deserve it. By the way, CC Sabathia was chosen to be part of the starting pitching squad but he won't be pitching. Good deal. Congrats guys.

 

Cole Hamels: According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.com,  the Philadelphia Phillies are right now trying to feel around the majors to see which teams would be serious about trading for Cole Hamels. Read Heyman's tweet HERE. I'm not going to lie, I'm salivating right now. One important part of this, Jon Morosi from FOX Sports says the Rangers are serious about trying to snag Hamels as well as Zack Greinke. Read that HERE.

Matt Garza, not Wandy Rodriguez?: The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo says that Brian Cashman will most likely be more interested in guys like Matt Garza, Ryan Dempster and  Zack Greinke than a Wandy Rodriguez.  Read Nick HERE. Interesting, we shall see.

Jim Thome: Thome was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. The Phillies got 2 minor leaguers.  Thome said of the trade: “Yeah, it usually is [a whirlwind] when you move from team to team and I am excited to be here.” Read about the trade HERE. The Orioles are serious the year.  Thome can definitely help the team.

Jorge Soler: The Cubs deal with Soler is finally complete. It's a 9 year deal worth $30 million. ESPN is reporting that the Cubs don't know when or where he will start for the Cubs but it's believed he'll start at the single A level. Read HERE. And there you go.

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